Morgan Harriott
Warrimoo,NSW
Summary
Driven and dedicated employee with over 14 years of experience in healthcare and a thorough knowledge of medical practices from studies in health & sports science. Strong work ethic and results-driven mindset. Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds. Experience as an assistant teacher at a dance studio for over 10 years, honing communication skills, coordination, fitness, and ability to educate others. Accomplished Recreational Program Coordinator well-versed in running station programming in high-stress environments. Expert in personnel leadership, resource management and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or station results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreational Program Coordinator
Australian Foundation For Disability (AFFORD)
- Working with clients with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities
- Developing and scheduling activities, as well as creating detailed staff & client guides for said activities
- Consulting with clients’ families and third parties including a wide range of health professionals to assess best practice for clients
- Developing lifestyle plans, assessing individuals’ capabilities and adjusting supports accordingly
- Representing Afford at disability expos – meeting with prospective clients, families/carers, networking potential business partners
- Adapting to an experimental role and learning unfamiliar & frequently changing operational systems
- Strict time management and holding others accountable to such schedules
- Effective use of Microsoft Office and other professional applications
- Participating in ongoing training.
Community Care Worker
Bayside City Council
- Assisting clients with daily living tasks, such as; personal care, escorting/ driving clients, respite care (personal engagement)
- Managing individuals with varied medical conditions
- Coordinating policies and procedures with other health care professionals
- Reporting to other healthcare professionals
- Participating in ongoing training
- Informing new or prospective clients regarding services offered
- Concise and appropriate communication and reporting with families and other carers
- Training new staff members.
Care Service Employee
Uniting NSW & ACT
10.2010 - 03.2021
- Assisting clients with daily living tasks, such as; personal care, respite care, meal preparation
- Working with clients with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities, some with highly challenging personalities
- Assisting, working with, and communicating effectively with other health professionals
- Performing accurate health assessments
- Impartial report writing, utilising specialised online healthcare systems
- Conflict resolution
- Engaging in proper and effective emergency response
- Participating in ongoing training
- Assisting with the education and training of new staff.
Retail Salesman
Dick Smith Electronics
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Sales engagement with customers
- Stock management and inventory
- Store cleaning and basic maintenance
- Set-up for store opening and closing
- Participating in ongoing training.
Education
First Aid Certificate -
TAFE NSW, NSW Paramedics, as well as other 3rd part educators provided by previous employers.
Bachelor of Health Science, Exercise and Sports Science -
Western Sydney University
01.2019
Certificate 3 in Nursing -
TAFE NSW
01.2007
Skills
- Instructing and engaging with multiple clients at once
- Training other employees
- Front desk work, collecting fees, managing memberships etc
- Professional Development
- Providing tailored guidance, programs, and support for clients
- In-depth familiarisation with various types of health programs and advocacy for most appropriate
- Program Management
- Office Administration
- Engaging in Research-Based Practice
- Strategic Planning
- Proactive mindset
References
- Audrey Pulemagafa, Service manager/ Team Leader, AFFORD, 0498 146 957, Audrey.Pulemagafa@afford.com.au
- Jo Long, Team Coordinator, Bayside City Council, (03) 9599 4654, jlong@bayside.vic.gov.au
- Jonathan Fernandez, RN, Edinglassie Lodge, Penrith, 0452 263 346, jfernandez@uniting.org
- Jeremy Felsinger, Owner/Head Teacher, Latin Fusion Dance Academy, 0417 294 179, latinfus@bigpond.net.au
Timeline
Care Service Employee
Uniting NSW & ACT
10.2010 - 03.2021
Retail Salesman
Dick Smith Electronics
01.2009 - 07.2010
Recreational Program Coordinator
Australian Foundation For Disability (AFFORD)
Community Care Worker
Bayside City Council
First Aid Certificate -
TAFE NSW, NSW Paramedics, as well as other 3rd part educators provided by previous employers.
Bachelor of Health Science, Exercise and Sports Science -
Western Sydney University
Certificate 3 in Nursing -
TAFE NSW