1. Georgina Gower
gower.gg73@outlook.com
Education
2013 -2014
Certificate 111 Education Support
East Coast TAFE
1998-2001
Diploma in Nursing
City University London
1986-1991
2 A Level and 6 GCSE’s
Moira House School
East Sussex England
Short courses:
2014 –HLTAID004; .First Aid
Relevant skills:
• I have multiple work experiences working within a wide range of clinical areas
and educational settings.
• I can competently provide a high level of personal care where needed.I have
had experience working vocationally with young people with disabilities, and
have awareness of the challenges and would be able to competently support
students with these in a positive, proactive way.
• I have had experience within neurological rehabilitation units as well as in the
community working alongside people with congenital and acquired brain
injuries.
• I have had recent vocational experience working within an Early Childhood
Development program and working alongside Special Education Teachers.
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• I am confidant and experienced in administering medication and in wound
care.
• I am comfortable to care for patients both in and out of the clinical area and
have expereince working independantly in the commmunity.

2. • I am experienced with a wide range of equipment used by people living with
disabilities.
Key attributes:
• I work well within a team or independently.
• I have a calm disposition and am able to adapt quickly to situations as they
arise.
• I am able to develop successful working relationships with all members of an
extended multi-disciplinary team.
• I have the empathy and education to support people experiencing difficulties
and understand the process involved in referring students and families to
appropriate professionals.
• I am mindful of my limitations and will always seek guidance to where needed
to ensure the safety of patients and work within my scope of professional
practice.
Employment:
Disability Support Worker –Casual
Inclusion Plus Family Support
Daniel Street, Nambour, Qld, 4560
May 2015 – Present Time:
• Working predominantly with children living with Cerebral Palsy. Assisting
children and families both in their homes and within the community.
• Providing personal care, washing toileting feeding including feeding via PEG
tubes.
• Administering medication through PEG tubes.
• Assisting with mobilisation needs, use of hoists, electric and manual
wheelchairs and shower
• Assisting with entertainment needs e.g. art, music , social events.
Teacher’s Aide - Casual
Burnside State Primary School
Nambour QLD 4560
February 2014 – Present Time:
• Initially working as student for my Cert 111 vocational placement.
• Working primarily within Early Childhood Development Program
supporting Teacher and students with special educational needs

3. including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder,
Auditory processing Disorder, Downs Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy.
• Work alongside Special Education staff in Grade’s 4 -7 classrooms.
• Work on rotation bewteen all grades from Prep -7.
Trainee Teacher’s Aide
Palmwoods State Primary School
Palmwoods, Qld, 4560.
July 2013 – December 2013:
• Vocational placement training working in Grades Prep to 7.
• Assisted students in carrying out their class work and activities.
• Provided extra separate support where needed either individually or in
small groups.
• Assisted teachers and other teachers’ aides in coordinating group
activities, e.g. groups circulating around classrooms.
Registered Nurse
Blue Care, Erowal Village
Maleny Qld 4552
July 2008 –July 2009 (Part Time):
• Working within a large aged care facility encompassing a secure dementia
unit, nursing home and four hostels.
• Provision of comprehensive care for residents.
• Distribution of medication
• Wound care dressing and assessment
• Stoma care and dressing
• Catheter care
• Responsible for planning and implementation of care during shift.
• Responsible for emergency assessments during shifts.
Registered Nurse
St Andrews Hospital
Brisbane Qld, 4001.
June 2003 - June 2005:
• Working across many departments including medical, surgical and palliative
care.
• Provided comprehensive nursing care for all patients.
• Involved in Preoperative and post-operative care.
• Provided education and support to patients and families.

4. • Made referrals to other health care professionals as needed to provide
ongoing care or further support.
• Distributed medication.
• Wound care, stoma care, catheter care.
• Worked with stoma education nurse in providing counselling and support to
those with newly formed stomas.
Registered Nurse
Geneva Health Care. New Zealand
June 2002 –December 2002:
• Provision of general and specialised nursing care to patients
• Extensive periods in neurosurgical and neuro rehabilitation wards.
• Administration of medication
• Wound care and dressings.
• Worked within hospitals and learning disability respite care.
• Worked within palliative care hospices.
• Extensive periods in neurosurgical and neuro rehabilitation wards.
• Administration of medication
• Wound care and dressings.
• Assessment and referrals.
• Provision of support and education to patients and families.
Registered Nurse
The Radcliffe Infirmary
Oxford UK.
April 2001 – June 2002:
• RN in Neurosurgical ward providing comprehensive care patients receiving
surgery.
• Experience in ICU including care of ventilated patients.
• Working with all members of health care team.
• Wound care and management
• Medication administration.
Referees:
Jacqueline Bell
ECDP Teacher
Burnside State School, Nambour Qld 4560.
07 5441 0823

5. Jbell129@eq.edu.au
Phillip Yang
Special Education Manager
Burnside State School, Nambour Qld 4560
07 5441 0888
Pyang8@eq.edu.au
Christine Davis
Senior Teacher Aide
Palmwoods State School, Palmwoods, Qld 4555
07 5453 2444

6. Jbell129@eq.edu.au
Phillip Yang
Special Education Manager
Burnside State School, Nambour Qld 4560
07 5441 0888
Pyang8@eq.edu.au
Christine Davis
Senior Teacher Aide
Palmwoods State School, Palmwoods, Qld 4555
07 5453 2444