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Michelle Smith

Wyrallah,NSW

Summary

I'm a highly motivated & knowledgeable individual with 30 years experience in patient care centred positions.

Currently working in disability support managing a client with level 4 Parkinson's. In this position Im also acting as my clients support coordinator, managing 4 staff members, rostering, specialist and allied health appointments.

Previously an Individual Support worker in the community with extensive experience in the Autism Spectrum field.

I'm a quick learner and successful in building relationships with co-workers and clients. I'm hardworking and diligent with excellent communication skills. I have a talent for overseeing multiple tasks while maintaining excellent infection control procedures.

Skilled Allied Health Receptionist. Able to assist in many fast environments. Proficient in patient billing, Medicare, HICAPS, DVA and private insurance. Data entry using OASIS dental software program.

Dedicated to efficient and effective collaboration between care teams, patients and families.

Outgoing and professional with a collaborative and flexible approach to reaching mutually beneficial resolutions.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Coordinator & Disability Support Worker

Self-employeed
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Managed high-volume caseloads, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective communication with clients.
  • Developed tailored support plans for diverse clientele, identifying unique needs and goals.
  • Enhanced team efficiency through facilitating regular meetings, sharing updates, and discussing strategies for improved service delivery.

Assistant in Nursing

Mareeba Aged Care
08.2022 - 12.2022

All aspects of client care in a residential facility.

I am currently completing my placement hours at Mareeba.

Owner/Operator Manager

Shell's Family Day Care
01.2013 - 06.2018
  • All aspects of small business operation in line with Qld regulations.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Monitored students with special needs and helped integrate into normal classroom setting.

Office Manager

Autism & Early Intervention Clinic
01.2009 - 06.2013
  • Psychology and Autism Clinic Solely responsible for smooth operation of a busy clinic, managing 4 staff and specialists.
  • Psychologist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist and a teaching educator.
  • Proficient computer skills with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel,Outlook and the Internet.
  • Assisting patients and medical professionals with general enquiries.
  • Patient billing and receipting, Medicare, Hicaps.
  • Myob, payroll and superannuation.
  • Front desk patient support, meeting and greeting, booking appointments.
  • Responding to incoming patient calls and queries in a professional manner.
  • Creating, scanning and updating patient files, creating referral letters.
  • Providing secretarial support to 4 specialists.
  • Maintaining staff roster.
  • Maintaining and creating accurate electronic and paper based records in database system.

Manager/ Receptionist

Aligned Chiropractic
07.2005 - 06.2008
  • Solely responsible for smooth operation of two busy clinic's.
  • Patient billing and receipting, Medicare, Hicaps.
  • Creating, scanning and updating patient files, creating referral letters.
  • Maintaining and creating accurate electronic and paper based records in the database system.
  • Front desk patient support, meeting and greeting, booking appointments.
  • Responding to incoming patient calls and queries in a professional manner.
  • Proficient computer skills with experience in various software management systems including, Network Logic, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Its Your Smile Dental Group
06.2003 - 06.2005
  • Patient billing and receipting, Medicare, Hicaps, Oasis software management system.
  • Creating, scanning and updating patient files, creating referral letters.
  • Maintaining and creating accurate electronic and paper based records in a database system.
  • Front desk patient support, meeting and greeting, booking appointments.
  • Responding to incoming patient calls and queries in a professional manner.
  • Proficient computer skills using Oasis software, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery

Dental Assistant

Richmond Rd Dental Clinic
06.2000 - 07.2003
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning oral fluids, mixing materials for fillings and impressions.
  • Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.

Blood Donor Unit Assistant

Red Cross Blood Service
06.1994 - 06.2000
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
  • Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
  • Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow.

Education

Currently Studying Cert 3 Individual Support

Child Care

Certificate 3 Early Childhood

Infection Control Training Covid 19

National Care Academy

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

NDIS Worker Screening Test.

Current Police Check

PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

Covid Vaccinations X 3

Phlebotomy Course

Phlebotomy

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethics
  • Managerial experience
  • Empathetic and calm Under Pressure
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
  • Observation Documentation
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Administration and data entry

Timeline

Support Coordinator & Disability Support Worker

Self-employeed
02.2023 - 06.2024

Assistant in Nursing

Mareeba Aged Care
08.2022 - 12.2022

Owner/Operator Manager

Shell's Family Day Care
01.2013 - 06.2018

Office Manager

Autism & Early Intervention Clinic
01.2009 - 06.2013

Manager/ Receptionist

Aligned Chiropractic
07.2005 - 06.2008

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Its Your Smile Dental Group
06.2003 - 06.2005

Dental Assistant

Richmond Rd Dental Clinic
06.2000 - 07.2003

Blood Donor Unit Assistant

Red Cross Blood Service
06.1994 - 06.2000

Currently Studying Cert 3 Individual Support

Child Care

Certificate 3 Early Childhood

Infection Control Training Covid 19

National Care Academy

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

NDIS Worker Screening Test.

Current Police Check

PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

Covid Vaccinations X 3

Phlebotomy Course

Phlebotomy
Michelle Smith