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Cindy Perez

Huonville,TAS

Summary

Compassionate community and social service worker with background in developing and implementing programs that serve diverse populations. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and program development to address various social issues. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with community members and stakeholders leading to enhanced support networks and improved outcomes for clients.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Worker

KinCare
Huonville, Tasmania
11.2024 - Current
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported any changes to the appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and changing bed linens.
  • Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, therapists and social workers regarding patient care.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social events.
  • Offered respite care for families who needed time away from caring for their loved one.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
  • Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.

Disability Support Worker

Give a Care
Melbourne , VIC
11.2019 - 01.2022
  • Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
  • Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
  • Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
  • Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
  • Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
  • Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
  • Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
  • Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.

Community Psychologist

the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare
Ocana, Colombia
03.2016 - 12.2018
  • Actively advocated for systemic change within organizations that serve vulnerable populations.
  • Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
  • Listened and learned from communities to identify key influencers and social networks, and devise community-led programs to resolve issues, manage change and address risks and threats.
  • Assisted vulnerable groups to build resilience and strengthen social support networks
  • Empowered communities by conducting community-focused psycho-social research to assess needs and inform public policy development.
  • Educated community champions in consultation skills, negotiation and mediation and attitudinal change.

Education

Certificate IV in Leadership And Management - Business

International House
Melbourne, VIC
03-2022

Bachelor of Psychology - Human Science

Catholic University of Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
04-2008

Diploma in Community Services - Community Services

Future Student
TasTafe

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Client advocacy
  • Community engagement
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Wellbeing assessment
  • Social integration
  • Attention to detail
  • Empathy and patience
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Recreational Activities

Timeline

Home Care Worker

KinCare
11.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Give a Care
11.2019 - 01.2022

Community Psychologist

the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare
03.2016 - 12.2018

Certificate IV in Leadership And Management - Business

International House

Bachelor of Psychology - Human Science

Catholic University of Colombia

Diploma in Community Services - Community Services

Future Student

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