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Sandra Linehan

Mount Low,QLD

Summary

Caring and empathetic with 8 Years of experience providing support for adults and children with disabilities and the elderly. 3 Years of experience in High Intensity Supports providing support to clients with complex needs including Tracheostomy and Ventilation cares, Hypoxic Brain Injuries and Cerebral Palsy. I have a great passion for helping people achieve the most they can within their capabilities, I have a person-centred care approach to my work and I am willing to learn new things.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

MiAbilities
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyse operational data.
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
  • Supervised the training of staff with new participants
  • Liased with stakeholders to ensure adequate service delivery to participants
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications

Disability Support Worker

MiAbilities
10.2020 - 09.2023
  • Manual Handling of Participants
  • Provide assistance with Daily Living activities by dressing, bathing, grooming, aid changes and toileting participants
  • Preparation of nutritious meals for participants
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for participants to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely
  • Keep accurate records of for participants files
  • Maintained detailed records of participants progress and documentation of shift notes
  • Assisted in the medication management of participants
  • Provide medications, meals and fluids via PEG
  • Monitored participants vital signs, administered medications and recorded behaviours to keep participants stakeholders well informed
  • Provided emotional support to participants during challenging times
  • Supported participants to maintain/regain independence
  • Enhanced quality of life for Participants with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.

Personal Care Worker

RSL Care
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Manual Handling of Participants
  • Provide assistance with Daily Living activities by dressing, bathing, grooming, aid changes and toileting participants
  • Maintained detailed records of participants progress and documentation of shift notes
  • Assisted in the medication management of participants
  • Monitored participants vital signs, administered medications and recorded behaviours to keep participants stakeholders well informed
  • Provided emotional support to participants during challenging times
  • Supported participants to maintain/regain independence

Education

Certificate 4 - Disability

Celtic Training
Townsville, QLD
2024

Certificate 3 - Aged Care

Careers Australia
Townsville
04.2016

Certificate 3 - Home And Community Care

Careers Australia
Townsville
04.2016

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Waste Reduction
  • Strategic Planning
  • Negotiation
  • Inventory Control
  • Training and mentoring
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Time Management
  • Organisation
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

Medication Management

Tracheostomy Managements

Ventilation Management

Manual Handling

Urinary Catheter Management

Complex Bowel Care

Complex Wound Care

Dysphagia and Choking

Mealtime Management

Enteral Feeding and Management

NDIS Induction Modules


NDIS Worker Screening Card

Blue Card

First Aid & CPR

Open Drivers Licence

Timeline

Supervisor

MiAbilities
09.2023 - 02.2024

Disability Support Worker

MiAbilities
10.2020 - 09.2023

Personal Care Worker

RSL Care
04.2016 - 05.2019

Certificate 4 - Disability

Celtic Training

Certificate 3 - Aged Care

Careers Australia

Certificate 3 - Home And Community Care

Careers Australia

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