Lucy O'Grady
Adelaide
Summary
Hardworking Student looking for casual work to gain experience. Excellent observational, organisational and communication skills and driven to learn quickly. I am flexible and a hardworking, a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
Local Family
12.2024 - Current
- Communicate positively with children and guardians.
- Reassure children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
Volunteer
Minda Incorporated
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily activities
- Assisted staff delivering recreational programs such as pottery and cooking
- Developed empathy, communication, and problem-solving skills through meaningful interactions
Work Experience
Nurture Allied Health
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted a Speech Pathologist, observing and contributing to her sessions with clients
- Allowed me to engage with various non-verbal children and those that struggle with speech
- Collaborated with senior management and worked within a team
Work Experience
Bridge Kids OT
06.2023 - 07.2023
- This work experience allowed me to accompany an Occupational Therapist and work with her clients, observing different traits of children with Autism and partaking in activities and games to help develop social skills as well as managing and verbalising emotions
- Individualised interactions with the children allowed me to advance my interpersonal skills and patience
Volunteer
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Built relationships with the Tiwi people which deepened my understanding, respect and appreciation for the Aboriginal community and culture
- Volunteered at the local primary school competing science experiments and performing magic tricks
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to communicate and connect with the local people
- Assisted with school events and programs
Education
St Ignatius College
Adelaide, SASkills
- Creative
- Empathetic
- Patient
- Strong Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Reliable
- Flexible
Certification
- Provisional Drivers Licence
- First Aid
- National Police Clearance obtained in 2024
- Working with Children's check obtained in 2023
Awards
- Academic Awards: Merit of Application and Attainment (years 7-10), Merit for Excellence in Attainment in Academic Studies (year 10-11)
- SACE Merit in Modern History (year 11)
- Sports Awards: Basketball Most Valuable Player (2022), Netball Most Valuable Player (2022), AFL Football Loyola Award (2022), Basketball Loyola Award (2023), Water Polo Loyola Award (2023)
(A Loyola award is awarded to a team member who contributed positively, with strong values and commendable commitment to supporting others)
Avaliability
Saturday 12-5pm
Sunday 8am-5pm
Monday 4-10pm
Thursday 4-10pm
Timeline
Babysitter
Local Family
12.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Minda Incorporated
06.2024 - 06.2024
Work Experience
Nurture Allied Health
06.2023 - 07.2023
Work Experience
Bridge Kids OT
06.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer
04.2023 - 05.2023
St Ignatius College
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