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Sarah Hanson

Ormeau,QLD

Summary

I hold a Bachelor’s degree In Public Health from Griffith University. My passion is to support individuals, their families and community to cope with and address health challenges. I am adept at developing and executing health initiatives and programs to improve outcomes and well-versed in health promotion principles, health risk analysis and needs assessment. I am proficient at creating comprehensive lessons, providing detailed instruction and creating engaging activities to disseminate health information. I possess excellent organisational skills and a friendly disposition to engage individuals and groups in health-related activities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Independant
01.2023 - Current

Provide comprehensive physical, emotional, and social support to NDIS participants.

  • Facilitate connections between participants and support providers as well as local community resources and government assistance programs
  • Ability to assess client needs and develop tailored support plans
  • Knowledge of relevant policies, regulations, and best practices.
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and resources
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients.
  • Kept detailed clinical notes.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and interventions.
  • Promoted safe and inclusive environments
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organising outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.

Group Co-Ordinator and Facilitator

Solutions For Life – Child Psychology
01.2020 - 01.2022

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating and facilitating group therapy sessions for children aged 3 to 12 years, with a main focus on the Secret Agent Society social skills program.
  • Supporting programs aimed at promoting self-regulation and impulse control.
  • Collaborating with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other therapy providers.
  • Compiling comprehensive reports and case notes.
  • Conducting intake, partway and completion assessments.
  • Providing individualized therapy to enhance social skills and foster capacity building.
  • Developed schedules for the group duration, ensuring timely completion of tasks and successful program completion.
  • Maintained detailed records of group activities, providing data for future planning.

Set Experience Manager

Scene To Believe - Seasonal Santa photography
01.2018 - 01.2022

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed a team of 10+ staff
  • Deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Thrive in fast-paced and high-pressure settings.
  • Ensure prompt and precise transmission of essential data and reports.
  • Maintain proper security measures for equipment and inventory.
  • Surpass Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets.
  • Established strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.

Education

Bachelor in Public Health -

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
07.2023

Skills

  • Client Confidentiality
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Disability Awareness
  • Relationship Building
  • Health and safety
  • Computer Skills
  • Individual Support Plans
  • Family Communication
  • Emotional Support
  • Social Skills Development
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • Queensland Driver’s License
  • Reliable Vehicle with Full Comprehensive Insurance
  • Police Clearance
  • Fully Vaccinated – Covid 19
  • Blue Card
  • Yellow Card
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • LTAID011 – Provide first aid
  • HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
  • HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Training

  • First Peoples Cultural Awareness training: providing culturally sensitive health services and care.
  • LGBTI Awareness training: Walking in Rainbow Shoes
  • Mealtime Management
  • Medication Management
  • Infection Control for disability support workers
  • Leading Work Health & Safety in the Disability Sector
  • Professional Boundaries Module 1
  • What is Positive Behaviour Support?
  • Incident Reporting

References

  • Dr. Kerry Marsh, Owner, Solutions for Life, 07 5549 1696
  • Nat Tobin, Manager, Healthy Emporium Disability services, 0415 166 382

Education Transcript

Bachelor of Public Health – Griffith University

Year 1

· 1006MSC Foundational Anatomy & Physiology

· 1008HSV Interpersonal Skills

· 1977MED Introduction Health Promotion

· 1014HSV Introduction to Social Theory

· 1205MED Health Challenges 21st Century

· 1002PSY Introduction to Psychology 2

· 1003PSY Research Methods & Statistics in Psychology

· 1111MED Introduction to Environmental Health

· 1982MED Sustainability and Health

Year 2

· 2209MED Priorities and Interventions

· 2220MED Epidemiology

· 2218MED Needs Assessment

· 2223MED Physical Activity Promotion

· 2210AHS Nutrition

· 2214MED Public Health Research Methods

· 2084EDN Youth Health and Wellbeing

· 2026HSV Childhood: Early Years

Year 3

· 3929NRS Introduction into Sexual Health and STI’s

· 3007MKT Social Marketing

· 3205MED Healthcare Systems

· 3936NRS Child and Youth Mental Health

· 3121MED First Peoples Health

· 3132MED Community Engagement

· 3208MED PH Professional Practice

· 3182LHS Death, Grief and Culture

· 3209MED Public Health Practicum

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Independant
01.2023 - Current

Group Co-Ordinator and Facilitator

Solutions For Life – Child Psychology
01.2020 - 01.2022

Set Experience Manager

Scene To Believe - Seasonal Santa photography
01.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor in Public Health -

Griffith University
Sarah Hanson