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Lily Turek

Red Hill,QLD

Summary

With experience in the disability and creative arts sectors gained through paid and volunteer positions, I am dedicated to providing inclusive support and community-based teaching to help individuals with disabilities pursue their interests and goals. As a neurodiverse person, I understand the importance of advocating for physical and psychological well-being. I am committed to expanding my knowledge and using my skills and experience to make a positive impact.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Hire Up
01.2019 - Current
  • Provide inclusive, specialised and effective assistance to individuals living with a disability
  • Experience with in-home care, personal care, community integration, social programs, meal assistance, medication assistance, transportation services and application of therapeutic programs
  • My clientele experience ranges from 3 years old to 65+ years old
  • Capacity to use assistive technology for communication purposes
  • Providing physical movement assistance through hydrotherapy exercises and at home exercises for health and well being purposes
  • Consistently working from a holistic and strengths based approach for each client
  • Highlighting how to build upon their current capacity in a sensitive and appropriate manner.

Art Facilitator

Valley Therapy and Support Services
03.2023 - Current
  • Facilitating inclusive arts programs to allow clients to access the community and experience specialised creative frameworks that are considerate and inclusive of each individual's capacity and needs
  • Mentor clients to understand the therapeutic benefits of creative self expression and development; allowing these skills to be transferable to everyday life.

Experience Team

Museum Of Brisbane
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Providing community programs based around the history of Brisbane and the local artists being displayed in the museum
  • Assisting with creating an improved accessibility plan for patrons attending the museum with a disability
  • Traveling to schools and providing educational and creative programs to progress learning and understandings of Brisbane and the surrounding regions history
  • Managing the Museum during open hours at the front desk through communications with the general public, online queries and directing back of house staffing
  • Providing tours of the Museum (for schools, ESL, NDIS groups and developing artists) whilst highlighting the key concepts, projects and future developments for each display.

EarlyAQtion Assistant

Autism Queensland
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Liaising with family and therapy team to apply NDIS based goals in a classroom setting for each individual client
  • Working from a holistic and strengths based approach to build upon and progress independence
  • Application of social programs, meal programs, exercise and movement programs, toileting programs and communication capacity building
  • Learning and understanding the unique needs of each client and how they can be best supported in a classroom setting to feel heard and understood whilst expanding their development in early years learning.

Early Intervention Specialist

AEIOU
08.2019 - 10.2022
  • Gaining knowledge and understanding from the therapy team (Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Behaviour Therapist, Physiotherapist and Lead Class Educator) to apply individualised goal based interventions for each client
  • Intervention methods were based on capacity building in mobility/motor skills, communication, social interaction, learning, self-care and self management
  • Learning and understanding the unique needs of each client and how they can be best supported in a classroom setting to feel heard and understood whilst expanding their development in early years learning.

Education

Diploma - Art Psychotherapy

IKON University
Brisbane, QLD
2021

Hons - Exercise and Sports Science

James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
2018

Skills

  • Behaviour Modeling
  • Behaviour Modification Techniques
  • Client Motivation and Engagement
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Knowledge in Area of Expertise
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Therapeutic Facilitation
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Solution Implementation
  • Individual Plan Expertise
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Advocacy

Certification

CPR & FIRST AID

FULL COVID VACCINE

BLUE CARD

TEAM TEACH TRAINING

EPILEPSY TRAINING

NDIS WORKERS SCREENING

POLICE CHECK

DRIVERS LICENSE

REFEREES

Amy Garay 

0451994285

amygaray327@gmail.com

Ella Barnes

0422178538

ellasophiebarnes95@outlook.com

Timeline

Art Facilitator

Valley Therapy and Support Services
03.2023 - Current

EarlyAQtion Assistant

Autism Queensland
02.2023 - 04.2023

Experience Team

Museum Of Brisbane
02.2022 - 05.2023

Early Intervention Specialist

AEIOU
08.2019 - 10.2022

Disability Support Worker

Hire Up
01.2019 - Current

Diploma - Art Psychotherapy

IKON University

Hons - Exercise and Sports Science

James Cook University

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