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Ulamila Rokodakunivosa

Ulamila Rokodakunivosa

Macksville

Summary

Dynamic Aboriginal Health Worker with extensive experience at NSW Health Mid North Coast Local Health District, excelling in health promotion education and community engagement. Proven ability to enhance service delivery through effective collaboration and resource allocation, while maintaining cultural safety. Skilled in referral pathways and committed to improving social and emotional wellbeing for clients.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Aboriginal Health Worker DVPEP

NSW Health Mid North Coast Local Health Distreict
09.2022 - Current

• Network and liaise with other service providers to ensure a coordinated approach to health service delivery

• Identify social and emotional wellbeing issues and refer and support as necessary

• Undertake administrative tasks including maintenance of records, data collection and documentation ensuring the confidentiality of all clients is maintained

• Ensure that services are provided in ways that maximise cultural safety, acceptability and respect • Assist in the collection of health data as delegated by a health professional • Participate in the delivery of educational programs to staff and community including – adults, youth and children in a variety of settings.

Aboriginal Health Worker Community

NSW Health Mid North Coast Local Health District
07.2020 - 09.2022

• Establish and maintain a communication network between health providers and the community

• Identify the health needs of individuals, groups and the wider Aboriginal community

• Participate in the provision of health promotion programs, appropriate referral, advice and information including basic health screening and monitoring

• Network and liaise with other service providers to ensure a coordinated approach to health service delivery

• Identify social and emotional wellbeing issues and refer and support as necessary

• Undertake administrative tasks including maintenance of records, data collection and documentation

ensuring the confidentiality of all clients is maintained

• Ensure that services are provided in ways that maximise cultural safety, acceptability and respect

• Assist in the collection of health data as delegated by a health professional

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

• Successfully managing competing priorities

Administrative Officer

NSW Health Mid North Coast Local Health District
06.2017 - 10.2020

• Establish and maintain a communication network between health providers and the community

• Identify the health needs of individuals, groups and the wider Aboriginal community

• Participate in the provision of health promotion programs, appropriate referral, advice and information including basic health screening and monitoring

• Network and liaise with other service providers to ensure a coordinated approach to health service delivery

• Identify social and emotional wellbeing issues and refer and support as necessary

• Undertake administrative tasks including maintenance of records, data collection and documentation

• Assisting more senior officers in complex tasks or projects

• Decision making in day to day operational matters

• Exercise initiative in the performance of duties

• Manage and prioritise competing demands whilst maintaining attention to detail

Aboriginal Liaison Officer

NSW Health Mid North Coast Local Health District
08.2017 - 12.2017

• Establish and maintain a communication network between health providers and the community

• Identify the health needs of individuals, groups and the wider Aboriginal community

• Participate in the provision of health promotion programs, appropriate referral, advice and information including basic health screening and monitoring

• Network and liaise with other service providers to ensure a coordinated approach to health service deliver

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

• Successfully managing competing priorities.

Coordinator/Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Packages

Nambucca Valley Community Services Inc.
04.2004 - 12.2012
  • Employed Culturally appropriate staff to work with Aboriginal clients
  • Organise Cultural awareness programs for all staff
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organised documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
  • Enhanced team communication by implementing weekly coordination meetings and detailed project update emails.
  • Boosted team morale and productivity by organising team-building activities and maintaining open-door policy for feedback and concerns.
  • Reduced expenses for office supplies by negotiating contracts with suppliers, achieving cost savings without compromising on quality.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
  • Coordinated and assessed clients for relevant packages through the Aged Care Assessment Team.
  • Conducted 6 monthly Care Plans forlow level clients and every 3 months for High level clients
  • Attended Home assessments and completed risk assessments.
  • Organised home modifications through OT assessments.
  • Collaborated with local Service Providers.

Eviserator

Bartter Enterprises
01.1998 - 12.1998
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Enrolled Nurse

Georgina Hostel and Aged Care Facility
03.1992 - 01.1998
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.

Enrolled Nurse

Kempsey District Hospital
03.1991 - 06.1992
  • Traineeship through TAFE worked on the job training at Kemspey District Hospital and attended study blocks at Tighes Hill TAFE in Newcastle.
  • Worked alongside assessors.
  • Learnt basic Nursing care
  • Completed assessments
  • Completed signed competencies with Registered Nurses who were assessors
  • Worked as a team and autonomously at times.
  • Reported to Nurse Educator
  • Learnt to document and report

Vacation Care

Neighbourhood Centre
07.1991 - 07.1991
  • Promote school holiday program for school children.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Maintained clean and organised living spaces for the children, ensuring a comfortable and clean environment for day to day activities.
  • Promoted a safe environment for the children
  • Provide culturally safe space for vunerable children.
  • Complete activities with the children
  • Assisted with meal preparation, ensuring a healthy option for children.
  • Provided administrative and operational support to the Program Coordinator

Education

Domestic Violence - Basic Understanding Domestic Violence

Lifeline DV-Alert
Coffs Harbour, NSW
09-2021

Advanced Certificate 4 Enrolled Nursing - Enrolled Nurse

Kempsey District Hospital/Tighes Hill TAFE
Tighes Hill, NSW
06-1992

Certificate Completion - Enrolled Nursing

Pre-Enrolled Nurse
Kempsey TAFE
06-1992

Year 12 Certificate

Macksville High School
Macksville
09-1991

Skills

  • Health prevention strategies
  • Health promotion education
  • Resource allocation
  • Community Engagement
  • Great community skills
  • Shows empathy and understanding
  • Great listening skills
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Honest
  • Good knowledge of my cultural
  • Well respected in my Community
  • Learning my Gumbaynggirr Language
  • Have the upmost respect for my Elders

Timeline

Aboriginal Health Worker DVPEP

NSW Health Mid North Coast Local Health Distreict
09.2022 - Current

Aboriginal Health Worker Community

NSW Health Mid North Coast Local Health District
07.2020 - 09.2022

Aboriginal Liaison Officer

NSW Health Mid North Coast Local Health District
08.2017 - 12.2017

Administrative Officer

NSW Health Mid North Coast Local Health District
06.2017 - 10.2020

Coordinator/Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Packages

Nambucca Valley Community Services Inc.
04.2004 - 12.2012

Eviserator

Bartter Enterprises
01.1998 - 12.1998

Enrolled Nurse

Georgina Hostel and Aged Care Facility
03.1992 - 01.1998

Vacation Care

Neighbourhood Centre
07.1991 - 07.1991

Enrolled Nurse

Kempsey District Hospital
03.1991 - 06.1992

Domestic Violence - Basic Understanding Domestic Violence

Lifeline DV-Alert

Advanced Certificate 4 Enrolled Nursing - Enrolled Nurse

Kempsey District Hospital/Tighes Hill TAFE

Certificate Completion - Enrolled Nursing

Pre-Enrolled Nurse

Year 12 Certificate

Macksville High School
Ulamila Rokodakunivosa