Sarah Hochkircher-O’Loughlin
Deebing Heights,QLD
Summary
Currently seeking a position which will offer me the opportunity to expand, develop and board my experience. I operate well in both individual and team capacities. I am resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs. I am a reliable worker with excellent communication, time management skills, computer skills, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant In Training
CIMAS Nursing
Ipswich, QLD
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare standards.
- Used effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations within the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized environment, reducing the risk of infection for patients.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning of bedridden patients, preserving skin integrity.
- Managed time efficiently while prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance for optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring and reporting changes in health status to nursing staff.
Personal Care Assistant
Elderly Care
Jindalee QLD
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet individual needs.
- Monitored client health status, promptly reporting changes to medical staff for timely interventions.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, improving clients' mental well-being and reducing feelings of isolation.
Care Service Employee
The Salvation Army
Chapel Hill
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Adhered strictly to professional standards of conduct while providing services in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with other staff members to ensure quality resident care was provided at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with residents based on mutual trust and respect.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to identify solutions for challenging situations that arose during shift hours.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and assisted with eating.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as changing beds/ making beds and cleaning up after meals.
- Served residents regular balanced meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with residents and families.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Promptly maintained and recorded residents daily progress notes.
Disability Support Worker (Mable)
Self Employed
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided individualized assistance to clients with disabilities, including physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Provided daily direct support and direct care to clients with disabilities or disadvantages.
- Assisted clients in developing independent living skills such as personal hygiene, toileting and meal preparation and social interactions.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using appropriate documentation methods.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and their families to ensure the best care possible.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, recreational activities or other outings as needed.
- Planned and coordinated leisure activities for clients to promote greater community independence, skills, and social interaction.
- Assisted clients with medication.
Disability Support Worker
Your Choice Quality Care
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided individualized assistance to clients with disabilities, including physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Assisted clients in developing independent living skills such as personal hygiene, budgeting, meal preparation, and toileting.
- Provided daily direct support and direct care to clients with disabilities or disadvantages.
- Promptly maintained accurate documentation of client's daily support.
- Worked independently and collaborated with co-workers to meet team and personal goals.
- Transported clients to facilitate access to health care, and community life.
- Monitored health status of clients by observing changes in behavior or physical condition.
- Planned and coordinated leisure activities for program participants to promote greater community independence, skills, and social interaction.
Crew Member
Collins Food Industry
02.2022 - 04.2021
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing change, and counting money back to customers.
- Coordinated with other crew members to complete assigned tasks quickly and effectively.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
- Completed all store opening and closing procedures.
- Memorized food and drink recipes to prepare orders with speed and accuracy.
- Restocked shelves with merchandise throughout shift.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when resolving conflicts among team members or customers.
- Maintained knowledge of store menus to accurately recommend items and limited time offers.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures while completing daily tasks.
- Cleaned dining room and customers bathrooms.
Junior Retail Assistant
Beerwah Amcal Pharmacy
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills by stocking shelves and keeping the store neat and orderly.
- Processed returns and exchanges according to company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations of the store during busy periods.
- Successfully operated cash register to process customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly responding to customers' inquiries, addressing complaints, and suggesting merchandise based on individual needs.
- Built positive relationships with customers while providing helpful advice in selecting merchandise.
- Utilized problem solving skills to resolve customer issues in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with customers or fellow employees.
- Opened and closed cash registers, balanced cash drawers, and made deposits.
Education
No Degree - Assistant in Nursing
TAFE Queensland
QLD10-2020
No Degree - Diploma Of Nursing
TAFE QLD
QLD04-2027
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Active Listening
- Manual Handling
- Professionalism and Strong work ethics
- Stock Management
- Critical Thinking
- Time management
- Attentive to People
- Strong communication skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Progress documentation
Certification
- Certificate 3 in Health Services Assistant
- Certificate 3 in science
- Current Blue Card and NDIS Yellow Card
- Open License
- Current CPR and First Aid
- Current Hand Hygiene Certificate
- Current Police Check
- Current NDIS Screening Module
- Full Comprehensive Car insurance
- Roadworthy Vehicle
- Currently studying Diploma of Nursing through TAFE QLD
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant In Training
CIMAS Nursing
07.2025 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Elderly Care
07.2024 - 07.2025
Care Service Employee
The Salvation Army
02.2023 - 09.2023
Disability Support Worker (Mable)
Self Employed
06.2022 - 03.2023
Crew Member
Collins Food Industry
02.2022 - 04.2021
Disability Support Worker
Your Choice Quality Care
09.2021 - 06.2022
Junior Retail Assistant
Beerwah Amcal Pharmacy
03.2018 - 03.2019
No Degree - Assistant in Nursing
TAFE Queensland
No Degree - Diploma Of Nursing
TAFE QLD