Sandy Irvine
Summary
Hard working, dependable team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and a positive mindset.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment/HR Administrator
Community Care Trust
10.2022 - Current
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Filtered applications and declined applicants who did not meet hiring criteria
- Called candidates referees and verified their experience and work history
- Provided feedback to candidates who were not selected post interview
- Police and NGO vetting of new and existing staff
- Ensuring the highest levels of confidentiality are adhered to
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Confirmed appointments and interviews with job candidates.
- Maintained candidate records using Team Tailor and updated information accordingly.
- Supported job fairs, open houses and recruiting events.
- Conducted effective research on potential job candidates and compiled details into reports.
- Coordinated incoming job requisitions and applications.
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
Key Worker
Community Care Trust
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Delivered daily direct support to clients with disabilities and disadvantages.
- Developed, planned and coordinated leisure activities to promote greater community independence, skills and social interaction.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
Diversional Therapist
Te Whatu Ora, Wakari Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Applied de-escalation techniques to help focus the clients on meaningful activities to gain a positive outcome
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
Education
CCT Key Worker Competencies
Dunedin, NZ04.2021
Tikanga Studies - Level 3
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Dunedin, NZ11.2020
Registered Diversional Therapist
NZSDRT
New Zealand04.2016
Skills
- Rapport and Relationship Building
- Internal and External Communications
- Document Management
- Delivering Difficult News
- Caseload management
- Providing Feedback/Ensuring Understanding
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Background Checks
- Analytical and Critical Thinking / Policy Interpretation
- Microsoft Office
- Excellent Attention to Detail
Timeline
Recruitment/HR Administrator
Community Care Trust
10.2022 - Current
Key Worker
Community Care Trust
03.2020 - 10.2022
Diversional Therapist
Te Whatu Ora, Wakari Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2020
CCT Key Worker Competencies
Tikanga Studies - Level 3
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Registered Diversional Therapist
NZSDRT
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