Melissa Lavender
Inverell,NSW
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Carer Advocate
One Door Mental Health
10.2024 - Current
- Advocated for clients' needs within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care solutions were provided.
- Advocated for clients' rights, ensuring access to essential services and resources.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Life Skills Administration
Northaven Inverell
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Roster Clerk
Northaven
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues, and disciplinary actions.
- Developed exceptional time management, relationship building, and organizational skills from working in busy school setting.
- Checked records for accuracy and completeness, and corrected errors.
Support Worker
Northaven Inverell
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide personal care, showers, feeding and toileting
- Domestic care such as cleaning and meal preparation
- Transportation
- Social support
- Adhere to company policies and procedure, confidentiality
- Time restraints
- Working as part of a team and individually
- IN HOUSE TRAINING
- Office of the Childrens Guardian
- Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals
- Medication Administration
- Understanding Abuse-Zero Tolerance
- Supported Decision Making
Aged Care
Australian Unity
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provide personal care, showers, feeding and toileting
- Domestic care such as cleaning and meal preparation
- Transportation
- Social support
- Adhere to company policies and procedure, confidentiality
- Time restraints
- Working as part of a team and individually
Family Daycare Services
Inverell District Family Daycare Services
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Program and evaluation for class preparation and activities
- Office management
- Provide supervised and unsupervised care for children
- Adhere to all service policies
- Maintain professionalism while working as a team member
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment on a daily basis
- Fee collection/cash handling
Meals on Wheels
Inverell Meals on Wheels
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Preparation of Meals
- Delivery of meals to clients
- Cooking Meals
- Follow time restraints
- Administration
Education
Certificate III in Children’s services -
Good Start Training College
Training IN HOUSE With Australian Unity, Abuse, Neglect And Mandatory Reporting, Medication Assistance And Prompting, Move Safe Manual Handling, Infection Prevention Basics-Non Clinical, Fire Safety For Care Workers, HCCC Vital Signs And Observations -
Training In House
1st Aid certificate -
Allens Training
01.2028
Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate -
Inverell Community College
01.2025
Certificate IV Disability services - undefined
Inverell Community College
01.2021
Skills
- Report Generation
- Deadline-oriented
- Policy compliance
- Data entry proficiency
- Professional boundaries
- Patience and tact
- Team collaboration
- Respectful and compassionate
- Flexible schedule
Current Checks
Current with covid vaccines can provide cert when needed.
HLTAID011 First Aid 06/10/2026
HLTAID010 PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT 06/10/2026
WAITING FOR NEW CPR CERT TO ARRIVE
NDIS WORKERS CHECK -1671033 20/04/2026
WWCC1345058E 18/05/2027
References
- Lisa Dunlop, 0412862220
- Vickie Crichlow, Northaven, 0429185375
- Ryan Marks, 0488142936
Timeline
Carer Advocate
One Door Mental Health
10.2024 - Current
Life Skills Administration
Northaven Inverell
01.2023 - Current
Roster Clerk
Northaven
01.2022 - 01.2023
Support Worker
Northaven Inverell
01.2020 - 01.2021
Aged Care
Australian Unity
01.2017 - 01.2020
Family Daycare Services
Inverell District Family Daycare Services
01.2014 - 01.2017
Meals on Wheels
Inverell Meals on Wheels
01.2007 - 01.2014
Training IN HOUSE With Australian Unity, Abuse, Neglect And Mandatory Reporting, Medication Assistance And Prompting, Move Safe Manual Handling, Infection Prevention Basics-Non Clinical, Fire Safety For Care Workers, HCCC Vital Signs And Observations -
Training In House
1st Aid certificate -
Allens Training
Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate -
Inverell Community College
Certificate IV Disability services - undefined
Inverell Community College
Certificate III in Children’s services -
Good Start Training College
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