Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Sally Sweeney

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

I am Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team and individual success. With a caring attitude, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, I have the ability to adjust to any environment.

As well as being results driven I am Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any Industry.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Level 4.1 Home Care, Disability Support Worker

Blue Marble Health Services
04.2022 - 04.2024
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical, mental and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Worked well with over 25 clients, adapting to their various needs of support.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted capacity-building activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress, including; writing case notes each shift, Incident reports, Medication logs and counts.
  • Assisting with Medication administration to clients.
  • Administrative support; creating safety plans and care plans alongside clients and managers.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing company policies and procedures consistently.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Assited clients with personal care services, including; bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting assistance.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
  • Transported clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social and community activities safely.

Disability Support Worker

Mable Platform
Redcliffe, QLD
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked alongside one client using person centered care.
  • Assisted client in daily living needs, including, but not restricted to; transport and support to appointments, support in the community, personal care tasks.
  • Quickly learnt new skills to assist my client with physical medical needs when a medical emergency arose.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions to support my client.
  • Handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with my client and their family.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Thoroughbred Trackwork Rider

PKB Racing
Hendra, QLD
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently including but not restricted to; riding thoroughbred race horses during their morning training 6 days a week, caring for thoroughbred race horses pre and post training 6 days a week.
  • Worked flexible hours; weekend's, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time including early morning start times.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships within the racing team.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Jockey

Racing Queensland
Hendra, QLD
01.2014 - 03.2021
  • Applied discipline and sense of responsibility towards maintaining fitness and health to a high standard.
  • Managed time effectively while traveling for race meetings and attending trackwork and training.
  • Developed and maintained key relationships with fellow Jockeys, trainers and owners.
  • Determined areas in need of improvement and optimized strategies to strengthen performance and skills when riding thoroughbred race horses.
  • Completed a 4 year apprenticeship in "apprentice Jockey" and continued on to establish a senior jockey role.

Education

Ageing, Home And Community

Certificate III Individual Support
Redcliffe, QLD
12.2020

Jockey

Certificate IV in Racing - Jockey
Melbourne, VIC
12.2016

High School Diploma -

Finley High School
Finley, NSW
12.2014

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Administrative support
  • Record keeping
  • Person centered care
  • Organisational and time management skills
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Ability to adapt quickly to different environments and situations
  • Willingness for training and development
  • Decision making
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Manual handling experience

Certification

- First Aid Certificate

- CPR Certificate

-NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

- Assisting with medication Certificate

Additional Information

- Current Blue Card

- Current Yellow Card ~ Disability Worker Screening Check

-National Police Check

Timeline

Level 4.1 Home Care, Disability Support Worker

Blue Marble Health Services
04.2022 - 04.2024

Disability Support Worker

Mable Platform
01.2021 - 01.2022

Thoroughbred Trackwork Rider

PKB Racing
01.2020 - 03.2022

Jockey

Racing Queensland
01.2014 - 03.2021

Ageing, Home And Community

Certificate III Individual Support

Jockey

Certificate IV in Racing - Jockey

High School Diploma -

Finley High School
Sally Sweeney