Experienced business support manager with four years of demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional teams situated over multiple locations
Highly organized and hard-working individual, providing impactful and consistent leadership
Offering strong administrative skills, paired with a desire to learn and grow within all environments
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Support Manager
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
03.2020 - Current
Support the senior leadership team, by providing day-to-day operational leadership to a large administrative booking team across multiple locations (approx.42fte)
Manage the day to day service delivery for multiple departments, in accordance with standards set out by the Ministry of health
Build and maintain long standing relationships with the executive leadership team, service managers, clinical leads and other internal, external groups and agencies
Ensure patients receive timely access to clinical treatment, through delivery of a high-quality, patient focused bookings
Support my operations manager to meet deadlines and budget projections
Contribute to capex, change of cause and business cases, inclusive of equipment, fte and funding
Providing service input and feedback within SIOC, SCRUM and Planned care meetings
Manage large staff numbers and skill mix, recruiting turnover as required
Maintain accurate records of staff leave and absences, following human resource processes
Investigating service incidents and complaints, taking appropriate action and making recommendations to avoid repetition
Conduct regular one to ones, establishing leave management plans, to maintain staff wellbeing
Promoting effective communication, so that high levels and standards of practice are adhered to
Liaised with human resource department to resolve employee conflicts and concerns in need of escalation.
Previously the Team Leader and before that Team Supervisor
Patient Administration Coordinator
Te Whatu Ora | Te Toka Tumai
04.2019 - 03.2020
Booking administrator across reception, outpatient & surgical booking services
Arrange preadmission and surgical procedures for a fast growing department, across multiple theatres, reaching ESPI and SIOC required targets
Delivered exceptional customer service while managing incoming calls/email inquiries from both internal and external parties professionally and promptly.
Worked under the guidance of the service manager to ensure the smooth and consistent running of theatres, so that patients were seen and cared for in a timely manner
Work within a professional team to deliver an excellence of care to patients and their families
Help to manage my colleague's workload in times of unplanned absence
Uphold and display the ADHB values of Welcome, Respect, Together & Aim High
Adhere to ministry of health guidelines ensuring each patients outcome is no greater than one hundred and twenty days
Maintain knowledge of current best practices, whilst continually seeking to improve knowledge about the organisation and new processes
Set achievable targets and goals ensuring work was completed within an effective time frame
Source and prepare client files and personal information, maintaining confidentiality
Contributed to a positive work environment by organizing team-building activities that fostered camaraderie among colleagues.
Youth Worker
Safe Places for Children
11.2017 - 11.2018
I provided therapeutic residential care, support and leadership to children and young adults aged5 –17 with complex trauma backgrounds
My role within a small team was to guide and demonstrate the skills to live independently
Advisory position within a multidisciplinary team as to how best proceed with individual care
Extensive reporting of care to government authorities as well as face to face meetings
Extreme patience and problem-solving abilities
Mental Health Support Worker
Global Disability and Healthcare
03.2017 - 11.2017
Support of a twenty-four-year-old female client with complex trauma, BPD, Bipolar, post-traumatic stress and suicide ideation/attempts
Team based role with extensive training relating to the specific individuals care needs
Demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure
Daily meetings and in-depth handovers communicated effectively with internal/external agencies
I ensured that clients have maximum opportunity for developing a valued lifestyle
Help to build personal and professional relationship and achieve goals
Residential Support Worker
Orbis Education & Care
02.2011 - 11.2015
Support for children and young adults with high and low functioning Autism and other impairments, who can display high levels of physical aggression
Supporting the management team in the running of the home
Team leading experience where there was unforeseen absence
Leader of a purpose-built core team for a young man, with a person-centred approach
Lead a shift overseeing multiple children and staff members
Arranging cover for absence
Implement and demonstrate company policies and procedures
Carry out key admin tasks such as - update placement plans, Positive behaviour support plans (PBS) risk assessments, attend MDT meetings and LAC reviews
Promote independence and help each individual to learn new life and living skills
Provide assistance with personal development and life choices
Education
Level3 Advanced Certificate - Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
09.2015
QCF/NVQ Level3 diploma - Health and Social Care Children and Young People
05.2012
Skills
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
English language proficiency
Resourceful and resilient; able to apply critical thinking to solve complex problems
Ability to work constructively with others in order to resolve conflict
Strengths based, outcome and solution focused
Positive team player, reliable and responsive
Flexible and adaptable, able to help lead change
Honest and trustworthy
Ability to think outside the square and take initiatives to make positive contributions to the team culture/ performance / values
Accountability for time, performance and productivity
Specialist Services Training Systems (SSTS) Safe Holding (restraint), Break & escape techniques
Autism Awareness, Effective communication
Child Protection, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding
POVA, Risk Assessments, Manual Handling
Record Keeping, COSHH, Fire Safety, Infection Control
Epilepsy, the safe administration of Medication
Hobbies and Interests
I am an active guy who enjoys keeping fit with regular exercise, boot camps, running and hiking. I enjoy discovering the scenic beauty that New Zealand has to offer and aim to complete all of the great walks. I enjoy a healthy work life balance and promote as such throughout my team. My colleagues, whanau, friends and family would describe me as a social individual, who is outgoing, motivated, loyal, family orientated and someone who loves to travel.
Timeline
Business Support Manager
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
03.2020 - Current
Patient Administration Coordinator
Te Whatu Ora | Te Toka Tumai
04.2019 - 03.2020
Youth Worker
Safe Places for Children
11.2017 - 11.2018
Mental Health Support Worker
Global Disability and Healthcare
03.2017 - 11.2017
Residential Support Worker
Orbis Education & Care
02.2011 - 11.2015
QCF/NVQ Level3 diploma - Health and Social Care Children and Young People
Level3 Advanced Certificate - Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
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