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Sharon Cunniff

North Booval ,QLD

Summary

PROFESSIONAL RESUME Key Performance Areas

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Dementia Respite Assistant /Community Support Worker and Aged Care position in Aged Care environment. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an to help launch career while achieving company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic Dementia Respite Assistant/Community Support Worker eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Dementia and Alzheimer's and training in Aged Care. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Dementia/ Aged Care. Reliable employee seeking Dementia Respite Assistant/Community Support position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated Aged Care professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Dementia Respite Assistant/Community Support position in Aged Care environment. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Enthusiastic Dementia Respite Assistant/Community Support Worker eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Dementia and Alzheimer's and training in Aged Care. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Aged Care. Dedicated Aged Care professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant in Nursing

Carinty
Ipswich , Queensland
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
  • Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Maintained compliance with HIPAA and organizational privacy-protecting policies.
  • Provided informational resources to patients and families regarding treatments, guidelines and plans.
  • Provided customized care according to individual health plan.
  • Answered phone- and Internet-based correspondences to address inquiries.
  • Worked alongside certified [Job title] to check vitals and tend to patient need.
  • Offered nursing station clerical and data-entry assistance to streamline operations.
  • Organized and managed patient charts and files.
  • Collaborated and shadowed multidisciplinary team members to plan, manage and assess treatments in care units.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Worked with Registered/Enrolled Nurses to complete numerous daily treatments.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Assisted medical supply requisitioning to maintain inventory
  • Worked alongside certified Register/Enrolled Nurses to check vitals and tend to patient need
  • Provided customized care according to individual health plan
  • Answered phone- and Internet-based correspondences to address inquiries
  • Provided informational resources to patients and families regarding treatments, guidelines and plans
  • Organized and managed patient charts and files
  • Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration
  • Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
  • Collaborated and shadowed multidisciplinary team members to plan, manage and assess treatments in care units
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
  • Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care
  • Assisted with IV therapy, medication administration, wound therapy and splinting
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in -bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 110 -bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
  • Worked alongside certified Registered/Enrolling nurse to check vitals and tend to patient need
  • Assisted medical supply requisitioning to maintain inventory.
  • Assisted with IV therapy, medication administration, wound therapy and splinting.
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 110 -bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.

Assistant in Nursing

Heather Hill Nursing Agency
Brisbane, QLD
04.2015 - 06.2017
  • Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
  • Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Maintained compliance with HIPAA and organizational privacy-protecting policies.
  • Provided informational resources to patients and families regarding treatments, guidelines and plans.
  • Provided customized care according to individual health plan.
  • Answered phone- and Internet-based correspondences to address inquiries.
  • Worked alongside certified [Job title] to check vitals and tend to patient need.
  • Offered nursing station clerical and data-entry assistance to streamline operations.
  • Organized and managed patient charts and files.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Worked alongside certified Registered/EnrollrEd Nurse to check vitals and tend to patient need
  • Worked alongside certified Registered/Enrolled Nurse to check vitals and tend to patient need
  • Worked alongside certified [Job tto check vitals and tend to patient need

Dementia Respite Assistant

Alzheimers Australia Queensland
Ipswich , Queensland
06.2017 - Current
  • Worked closely with Community Services Manager to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Handled numerous calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Worked with Dementia and Alzheimer's customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
  • Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Collaborated with Community Services Manager and Community Services Coordinator to achieve ultimate outcome
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving customer/client issues
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
  • Handled numerous calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.

AIN IN AGED CARE BLUE CARE
02.2005 - 07.2014
  • Integrity and professionalism
  • Ro-active, flexible and emotionally resilient
  • Utgoing, honest, polite and confident
  • Ositive and optimistic attitude
  • Ard working, reliable and accommodating
  • Ble to professionally relate with empathy and compassion with people in a stressed situation
  • Wo part position - carried out nursing care in accordance with Blue Care policy and procedures and offered administration support in main office
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Kills / Knowledge Extremely efficient and resourceful Great interpersonal skills
  • Roviding the highest standard of quality care to aged care residents
  • Inventory, ordering and distribution of clinical stores
  • Updating Blue Care legislation amendments and changes
  • Pdating Blue Care manuals and guidelines
  • Ollation of resident incident statistic
  • Ompliation and distribution of minutes to meetings
  • Aintained switchboard and forwarded enquires
  • Rafting of memo's and complex communications
  • Inancial reconciliations, reimbursements and banking
  • Ntroduction of premises to potential new residents Ability to adapt to patient needs quickly Strong decision making skills
  • Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Emonstrated excellence in patient/customer service
  • Uccess in multi-tasking during challenging situations to meet critical deadlines

Education

No Degree -

Murupara
Murupara, New Zealand

Nursing - Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Te Kuiti Hospital
Te Kuiti

Certificate III in Aged Care - Aged Care

Bundamba Tafe
Ipswich
03.2015

High School Diploma -

Rangitahi High School
Murupara, New Zealand
12.1982

Skills

  • Dementia/Alzheimer's/Aged Care knowledge
  • Time Management
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Self-Motivated
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Written Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Qualified daily living activity assistant

Timeline

Dementia Respite Assistant

Alzheimers Australia Queensland
06.2017 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

Carinty
12.2016 - 06.2017

Assistant in Nursing

Heather Hill Nursing Agency
04.2015 - 06.2017

AIN IN AGED CARE BLUE CARE
02.2005 - 07.2014

No Degree -

Murupara

Nursing - Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Te Kuiti Hospital

Certificate III in Aged Care - Aged Care

Bundamba Tafe

High School Diploma -

Rangitahi High School

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