Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Susan Hiscock

Kaniva,Victoria

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in Aged care, Social Support and transportation, notably with West Wimmera Health Service. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through compassionate care and effective communication.

Skilled in commercial driving and basic vehicle inspections, ensuring safety and reliability. Committed team player with a strong focus on maintaining high standards of professionalism.

Professional driver with strong commitment to ensuring safe and reliable transportation for clients. Skilled in route planning, and adherence to safety protocols. Known for effective communication, teamwork, and flexibility in adapting to changing schedules. Dependable and focused on delivering consistent results while fostering positive and secure environment for passengers.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Worker - Social Support Assistant

West Wimmera Health Service
05.2013 - Current
  • Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Completed all home cleaning tasks, including dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
  • Aided clients during transfers between beds, chairs or other positions ensuring proper body mechanics were utilized to prevent injuries.
  • Provided transportation services for medical appointments and social activities, ensuring punctuality and safety at all times.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient care, documenting progress and areas requiring further attention from healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Monitored patient health, reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed about progress and addressing concerns as needed.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Organized and developed filing systems for important documents and personal information, maintaining accessibility for associated personnel.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper documentation techniques enabling more effective tracking of case progress.
  • Answered phone calls promptly and professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Trained new support assistants, sharing knowledge of company policies, procedures, and software systems.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence.

School Bus Driver

Kaniva Bus Service
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
  • Reported bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.

Aged Care / Personal Care Worker

West Wimmera Shire Council
10.2008 - 06.2013

As an Aged Care/ Personal Care Worker I

  • Help assist the client to stay in there own home and to live as independantly and safely as possible
  • Assist in tasks they are unable to do for them selves
  • Follow clients indicidual care plan
  • Assist with Personal Hygiene / Showering
  • Assist with medication
  • Assist clients with there grocery shopping
  • Food Preperation and meals
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Trimmer/ Packer

Tatiara Meat Company
06.1997 - 10.2007
  • Trimmed and packaged meat for export

Education

Heavy Rigid Bus Licence -

CITS
Driver Training School
09.2018

Certificate 3 Aged Care/ Home And Community Care - Aged Care

Wimmera Hub
Horsham
11.2005

High School Diploma - undefined

Bordertown High School
1996

Skills

  • Communication skills with clients and co / workers
  • Personal care for residents in the Aged Care facility and the Community
  • Punctual
  • Team worker
  • Respite care for a client in the community
  • Ability to work independently
  • Logging Paperwork
  • Post-Trip Inspections
  • Commercial driving
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Vehicle inspections

Accomplishments

I have current first aid and CPR certificate. No lift training, competency in infection control within the healthcare setting, medication management, hand hygiene,.HR Drivers Licence. commercial passenger licence, Food safety certificate. NDIS Worker screening clearance. Full current vaccination history.

Certification

Certificate 3 Aged Care Work { Wimmera Hub} - 2005
Certificate 3 Home And Community Care {Wimmera Hub} - 2005
HR - Drivers Licence - Current
Apply First Aid - Current
Basic Life Support - Currrent
Working With Children Check - Current
3hr Dementia Specific - Workshop
Behavioural & Psychological symptoms of Dementia -Workshop
Infection Control - Workshop
Documentation & Reporting - Workshop
Progressive Neurological Disorder - Workshop
incontinence Night Care - E3 Learning
Dementia And Incontinence - E3 Learning
Bullying and Harassment - E3 Learning
Hand Hygiene - E3 Learning
Assist client with medication
Successfully completed year 11 at Bordertown High School
Professional Boundaries - Workshop

Assist client with Medication

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Kaniva Bus Service
10.2019 - 04.2021

Health Care Worker - Social Support Assistant

West Wimmera Health Service
05.2013 - Current

Aged Care / Personal Care Worker

West Wimmera Shire Council
10.2008 - 06.2013

Trimmer/ Packer

Tatiara Meat Company
06.1997 - 10.2007

High School Diploma - undefined

Bordertown High School

Heavy Rigid Bus Licence -

CITS

Certificate 3 Aged Care/ Home And Community Care - Aged Care

Wimmera Hub
Susan Hiscock