Tara Ricks
Munno Para West,SA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Services Officer
Adelaide North Special School
Munno Para West, SA
05.2023 - Current
- Provided direct one-on-one support to students with disabilities in an educational setting.
- Supported the teacher in delivering lesson plans, and adapting instruction as needed for individual student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure student success.
- Assisted students with daily tasks such as hygiene, eating, dressing, mobility.
- Supervised students during activities such as recess, lunchtime, field trips.
- Participated in meetings and trainings designed to further develop skills necessary for working with special education students.
TRAINEE PATHOLOGY COLLECTOR
CLINPATH
ADELAIDE, SA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Followed in-process quality control procedures and performed accurate data entry of patient information to prepare collected specimens for testing and analysis.
Disability Support Officer
Department of Human Services
Adelaide, SA
01.2014 - 11.2021
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Receptionist/Administration Assistant
DB Philpott Real Estate
Adelaide, SA
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
- Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Checked stock to determine inventory levels and maintain office supply products.
- Prepared correspondence, reports and other documents in final formats with correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar and spelling.
- Processed incoming mail and packages and placed envelopes in bins for employees.
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
- Followed up with prospects throughout sales processes to offer assistance.
- Maintained agent contacts database using Salesforce and Constant Contact.
- Answered phone calls and emails from potential and existing customers.
Education
Certificate -
AAC Evidence Based Practice
Adelaide04-2024
Certificate - Medication Safety For Health Support Workers
Launch Learning Online
02-2024
Statement of Training - Responding To Risk Harm, Abuse And Neglect
Education Department
12-2022
Certificate III -
Disability
AdelaideCertificate III -
Government
AdelaideCertificate - Provide First Aid, Provide Basic Emergency Life
Firstaidpro
02-2023
Skills
- Multitasking
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Flexible
- prioritization
- Friendly, positive attitude
- People skills
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Administration Required Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Student Services Officer
Adelaide North Special School
05.2023 - Current
TRAINEE PATHOLOGY COLLECTOR
CLINPATH
11.2021 - 05.2022
Disability Support Officer
Department of Human Services
01.2014 - 11.2021
Receptionist/Administration Assistant
DB Philpott Real Estate
01.2010 - 01.2014
Certificate -
AAC Evidence Based Practice
Certificate - Medication Safety For Health Support Workers
Launch Learning Online
Statement of Training - Responding To Risk Harm, Abuse And Neglect
Education Department
Certificate III -
Disability
Certificate III -
Government
Certificate - Provide First Aid, Provide Basic Emergency Life
Firstaidpro
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