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Rebecca Westhoff

Stirling ,SA

Summary

Enrolled in ITAC - Teacher’s Aid Combo Course

As a mother of four children, all now in the education system, I am excited about the prospect of working closely with teachers and students, providing hands-on support, and contributing to a nurturing and engaging classroom environment. I look forward to the opportunity to help children grow in confidence and ability, just as I have seen my own child do with the right support.

It was through my daughter, Tully’s journey with dyslexia that I truly came to appreciate the life-changing impact of dedicated School Support Officers (SSOs). The support my daughter received has not only helped her academically but has also built her confidence and given her the tools to thrive. Seeing the difference that early intervention, patience, and the right teaching strategies can make has inspired me to pursue a role where I can help other children in the same way.

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and business experience.

I have previously worked as a compassionate midwife with solid background in providing complete care during prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. Strengths include ability to educate expectant mothers on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, provide emotional support, and ensure the health of mother and baby. Known for fostering positive relationships with patients and colleagues, contributing to improved patient satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Pip and Lenny
Stirling , SA
01.2017 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
  • Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
  • Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
  • Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer service standards throughout the company.

Midwife

Lyell McEwin
Elizabeth Vale, SA
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Assessed laboring women for progress of labor using physical examination techniques.
  • Administered medications prescribed by physicians for pain relief or induction of labor.
  • Facilitated delivery of newborns through natural childbirth or cesarean section procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs of mother and baby during labor and delivery process.
  • Encouraged family participation in birthing process when appropriate.
  • Performed routine newborn assessments immediately following delivery to assess overall health status.
  • Instructed new parents on infant care techniques such as swaddling and diapering methods.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
  • Identified potential high-risk pregnancies and referred patients to specialists for further evaluation.
  • Provided emotional support to clients throughout the birthing experience.
  • Educated patients about resources available in the community related to parenting skills.
  • Maintained accurate medical records according to established protocols.
  • Conducted follow-up visits with postpartum mothers to evaluate healing progress.
  • Advised mothers on topics such as contraception use, lactation guidance, and stress management strategies.
  • Coordinated referrals for additional services such as ultrasound imaging or genetic counseling.
  • Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
  • Educated patients about nutrition and good health practices and encouraged participation in healthcare-related decisions.
  • Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births.
  • Managed care and monitored pain levels of postpartum and postoperative patients.
  • Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions and initiated appropriate measures.
  • Evaluated fetal status by performing abdominal palpation and ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position.
  • Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart.
  • Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies.
  • Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families.
  • Developed individualized birth plans with mothers based on health concerns, desires and fears.
  • Monitored fetus during labor, completed cervical checks and helped women into different positions to facilitate smooth labors.
  • Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.

Personable and patient worker with extensive knowledge of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, as well as experience with neonatal care.

  • Caring and proactive Midwife
  • Skilled
  • Provided antenatal care to pregnant women and their families, including monitoring maternal and fetal health.
  • Developed individualized birth plans with clients, addressing issues such as labor pain management options, breastfeeding support, and postpartum recovery.
  • Counseled mothers on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits during pregnancy.

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery

University of South Australia
Adelaide
01-2009

Teacher’s Aid Combo Course -

ITAC
Online

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Empathic and approachable in nature
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Delegation skills
  • Risk Assessment
  • Self Motivation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective decision making
  • Strong organization
  • Performance improvement

Timeline

CEO

Pip and Lenny
01.2017 - Current

Midwife

Lyell McEwin
01.2009 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery

University of South Australia

Teacher’s Aid Combo Course -

ITAC
Rebecca Westhoff