Alejandra Argandona
Beaudesert,QLD
Summary
Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques. Reliable enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Nurse Next Door
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
Community Support Worker
C3Church
04.2010 - 07.2018
- Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
- Advocated for clients for comprehensive service delivery and linkage to hospital, veterans' benefits opportunities and community agencies.
- Enlisted support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups.
- Received and resolved average of calls each week regarding complaints and problems.
- Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities.
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Participated in community events and activities to increase awareness of available social services.
- Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Developed and implemented programs to meet social service needs of community.
Private Babysitter
Woods Family
06.2003 - 12.2009
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Education
No Degree - Cert3 In Age Care/ Disability
Ashely Institute
Logan Central01.2021
No Degree - Diploma in Community Service
Evocca
Sydney, NSW01.2015
Skills
- Installing New Hardware
- Daily Living Support
- Meal Preparation
- First Aid Certification
- Manual handling Certificate
- Yellow Card
- Blue Card
- First Aid
- Empathy
- Patience Resilience
- Good Interpersonal skills
- A sense of Humor
- outgoing
Boxing,Hiking,Singing,Dancing,Motorbikes,Dogs
In my spare time i enjoy being outdoors Hiking ,riding Dirt Bikes and walking my dogs also love singing and dancing and boxing .
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Support Worker
Nurse Next Door
02.2020 - Current
Community Support Worker
C3Church
04.2010 - 07.2018
Private Babysitter
Woods Family
06.2003 - 12.2009
No Degree - Cert3 In Age Care/ Disability
Ashely Institute
No Degree - Diploma in Community Service
Evocca
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