Sophia Buckingham
Ellen Grove,QLD
Summary
Professional caregiver and administrator with robust experience in providing compassionate and attentive support to individuals. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and compliance ensuring seamless collaboration and effective care. Known for reliability, empathy, and ability to respond effectively to evolving needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Crewe Sharp
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Assistant In Nursing
Alliance Nursing
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene for increased self-esteem and confidence among patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
National Training and Compliance Officer
Kemp Recruitment by Lumia Care, Brisbane
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed and delivered training programs to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and standards.
- Conducted in-person and remote sessions for new hires and staff development, ensuring team success.
- Collaborated with IT and senior management to design and implement a new booking and payroll system.
- Delivered training and created materials to reduce the learning curve for staff on the new system.
- Conducted audits to ensure compliance and resolved issues in partnership with management.
- Facilitated workshops, gathered feedback, and adjusted strategies to improve team effectiveness.
- Travelled interstate to build and train new staff, conducting both in-office and after-hours training sessions.
Booking Consultant Team Leader
Kemp Recruitment by Lumia Care, Brisbane
06.2022 - 2025
- Coordinated the booking of 200-250 clinical nurses across Queensland’s Public and private hospitals, Day surgeries and aged care facilities, ensuring adequate staffing levels and smooth operations.
- Assisted in staff retention, contract placements, and streamlining workflows to improve team efficiency and operational success.
- Supervised and supported team members, ensuring consistent service delivery while driving the achievement of KPIs and maintaining high service standards.
- Supported a merger project by training new staff, assisting with data integration, and ensuring a smooth transition.
- Contributed to recruitment, conducted interviews, increased staff engagement, and managed offboarding to maintain staffing operations.
HR Officer - Rostering
Vacenti Aged Care, Brisbane
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and prevent staff shortages, using HumanForce to track qualifications and generate reports.
- Fostered strong relationships with staff and acted as a point of contact for inquiries, resolving scheduling conflicts.
- Collaborated with facility managers to ensure the right mix of skills and personalities for each shift, demonstrating strong time management to consistently meet staffing needs.
Personal Care Worker
Ozcare, Toowoomba
- 04.2019
- Provided compassionate care to elderly clients, assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and daily activities.
- Maintained clean and safe environments through light housekeeping, including making beds and sanitising surfaces.
- Administered medication, supported clients' physical and emotional well-being, and participated in lifestyle activities to promote engagement.
- Built trusting relationships with clients and their families, ensuring the highest level of care and comfort.
Personal Care Worker
Ozcare, Sunshine Coast/Brisbane
- 04.2017
- Helped clients with their physical, emotional, and social needs, making sure they felt connected to the local community.
- Took clients to appointments, shopping, and events, ensuring they were safe and comfortable.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to improve their quality of life.
- Assisted with daily tasks, followed care plans, and helped with medication and treatments when needed.
Disability Support Worker
Spinal Life Australia
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Supporting clients to live independently and fulfilling lives by assisting with day-to-day grooming, hygiene
care, housekeeping, meal preparation and community access
o Hoist Trained
o Bowel Therapy Trained
o PEG feeding Trained
o Medication Trained
Education
Diploma of Health Studies
Sunshine Coast University
07.2018
High School Diploma -
Toowoomba Christian College
11.2015
Skills
- Compliance monitoring
- Training delivery
- Risk management
- Project coordination
- Accreditation standards
- Documentation review
- Multitasking
- Schedule management
- Learning new systems
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Crewe Sharp
08.2025 - Current
Assistant In Nursing
Alliance Nursing
07.2025 - Current
National Training and Compliance Officer
Kemp Recruitment by Lumia Care, Brisbane
06.2024 - 08.2025
Disability Support Worker
Spinal Life Australia
03.2023 - 10.2023
Booking Consultant Team Leader
Kemp Recruitment by Lumia Care, Brisbane
06.2022 - 2025
HR Officer - Rostering
Vacenti Aged Care, Brisbane
11.2019 - 06.2022
Personal Care Worker
Ozcare, Toowoomba
- 04.2019
Personal Care Worker
Ozcare, Sunshine Coast/Brisbane
- 04.2017
Diploma of Health Studies
Sunshine Coast University
High School Diploma -
Toowoomba Christian College