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Affiliations
Certification
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Sue Burcham

Perth,WA

Summary

Communicative and compassionate chaplain, proudly offering several years of providing support and compassionate care. Remains calm in any type of situation. Empathetic professional with high level of patience and committed to keeping information confidential. Demonstrated working knowledge in variety of theological and philosophical approaches to questions surrounding death, pain, suffering and the meaning of human existence.

Overview

2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Chaplain

Como Baptist Church
Como, WA
10.2015 - 05.2021
  • Conducted individual, couples or family sessions seeking spiritual guidance
  • Offered practical assistance and support for families or parents who were in difficult circumstances
  • Ensured daily interaction with staff at the Early Learning Centre for check-ins..
  • worked within all policy and procedures related to Church governance and the Early Learning Centre guidelines
  • Provided appropriate contacts and resources for families and staff to make their own choices.
  • organized family friendly meals, activities and events
  • Coordinated a community play group for parents of preschoolers.
  • Supported staff, both individually and as a whole.

Worked as part of the Leadership team.

Regional Assessment Officer

City of Canning
Cannington, WA
  • Assessed clients in their own homes for eligibility for in-home care services.
  • Liaised with clients, family, and health professionals to set up and maintain required services.
  • Monitored services regularly to adjust to changing needs.
  • Advocated for clients when needed
  • Maintained electronic records and case notes on tailored system
  • Attended regular training sessions to maintain assessment skills, and keep up with national and state changes to funding.
  • Assisted clients and their families to complete paperwork as required.
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Reviewed complex cases, identified issues and provided advice on potential solutions.
  • Ensured accuracy of data entered into systems by performing regular audits and checks.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
  • Developed strategies to ensure efficient processing times while maintaining quality standards.
  • Liaised regularly with senior managers to report progress updates or escalate any issues that arose during an assessment.
  • Provided assistance to colleagues who were unfamiliar with certain aspects of the assessment process.
  • Participated actively in team meetings by providing feedback on current processes or suggesting new ideas.
  • Maintained accurate records of assessments in accordance with organisational procedures.

Community Care Coordinator

City of Canning
Cannington, WA
  • Managed an Aged and Disability Day Centre program
  • Managed In Home Care Services
  • Coordinated a Family Carers Program

  • Assisted with referrals for additional specialized services when required.
  • Maintained detailed records of all client interactions and progress notes within established guidelines.
  • Acted as an advocate for clients' rights by ensuring they received appropriate care according to established standards.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using qualitative data collected from client interviews or surveys.
  • Participated in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops related to the provision of community care services.
  • Developed individualized care plans tailored to the specific needs of each client.
  • Assisted clients in developing independent living skills necessary for self-sufficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing the delivery of community care services.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, family members, and other stakeholders involved in the care process.
  • Educated individuals about available community resources that could help them meet their needs.
  • Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.

Education

End of Life Doula Training

Preparing The Way
Five Dock, NSW
07-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Chaplaincy

Alphacrusis College
Perth, WA
10-2016

CertIV - Training And Assessment

Great Southern Institute of Technology
Albany, WA
01-2011

Executive Certificate - Health Services Management

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
08-2002

Diploma - Biblical Studies

Perth Bible College
Mount Lawley, WA
11-1982

Skills

  • Spiritual counselling
  • Client advocacy
  • Program management
  • Community outreach
  • Care plan development
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Crisis intervention
  • Prayer leadership
  • Chaplaincy administration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interfaith ministry
  • Worship service assistance
  • Grief support
  • Records maintenance
  • Pastoral care
  • Addiction support
  • Community service
  • Pastoral Visitation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Mental health awareness
  • Stakeholder engagement

Languages

English
Professional

Affiliations

  • I love gardening, flowers, my Cavoodle, people of all ages and my home.
  • I come from a large connected extended family. This has only been strengthened though adversity in the past few years. I have been out of the workforce for almost 5 years, because I was full time carer of my Husband and then my 98 yr old mother, until their passing in 2023 and 2025 respectively
  • Walking on the beach in any weather restores my soul
  • I am a long-term active member of my church, Como Baptist Church, particularly since my marriage there in 1984, and I still serve in various capacities as a volunteer
  • I am a mother of 2 and active Nanny to 7 .

Certification

  • I hold a C Class driving license
  • I also possess a Working with Children, police clearance and both medical First Aid and Mental Health First Aid certificates

My Passions

  • I am very passionate about making conversations around death and loss more comfortable for people and love to journey with those with terminal illness, facing their own mortality, and educating people about their choices and decisions regarding their final journeys.
  • I am also passionate about my faith and bringing Hope, Peace and Joy to those who struggle to find it in their day to day life experiences.
  • Having experienced such loss in the past few years, I have great empathy and lived experience of navigating the grief process, and feel a calling to support others in this space.
  • I also have great respect for and pleasure in supporting elderly people and their families, in finding solutions to changing needs.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Chaplain

Como Baptist Church
10.2015 - 05.2021

Regional Assessment Officer

City of Canning

Community Care Coordinator

City of Canning

End of Life Doula Training

Preparing The Way

Some College (No Degree) - Chaplaincy

Alphacrusis College

CertIV - Training And Assessment

Great Southern Institute of Technology

Executive Certificate - Health Services Management

Edith Cowan University

Diploma - Biblical Studies

Perth Bible College
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