MARIA ARANCIBIA
NDIS/Disability support
Warrnambool,VIC
Summary
Dynamic support worker with extensive experience at Whistle a Cleaner, adept in crisis intervention and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance clients' well-being through effective communication and risk assessment. Skilled in housekeeping and deep cleaning, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for vulnerable adults. Committed to empowering clients in their daily lives.
Reliable support worker offering several-year background promoting client development in day program and group home settings. Skilled in facilitating physical and educational activities and monitoring client progress. Observant and patient team player with passion for helping others.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker and Cleaner
Whistle a cleaner
Warrnambool, VIC
02.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy in individual and group settings.
- Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
- Led family therapy sessions between children and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
- Waxed and polished wood furnishings to restore faded appearance.
- Cleaned homes following specific and detailed protocols and requests.
- Used proper chemicals and cleaning materials to optimal dilution and cleaned specific surfaces followed client requests.
- Inspected furniture for damage or stains in between guest stays.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
- Maintained supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, soaps.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Reported maintenance concerns or repairs to appropriate supervisor for prompt remediation.
- Laundered sheets and other bedding, made beds and fluffed pillows.
- Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
- Sanitized doorknobs, light switches and other frequently touched surfaces.
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
- Washed and dried dishes to maintain clean and orderly kitchen.
- Washed windows inside and outside as needed.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Dusted and polished fixtures and cabinet hardware to maintain sparkling appearance.
- Scrubbed walls with appropriate cleaning solutions to remove marks or stains.
- Assisted in laundry services including washing, drying, and folding linens.
- Replaced sheets and pillowcases daily and used hospitality corners on beds to provide comfort for guests.
- Dusted furniture, window sills and other surfaces to remove dirt and cobwebs.
- Swept, mopped, vacuumed and polished floors of all types.
Support Worker and Cleaner
X
Warrnambool, VIC
- Coordinated with external agencies to access additional services and resources for clients.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
- Conducted regular safety checks and risk assessments to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Provided guidance and support to families of clients, offering resources and advice.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Penola Broadmeadows
Melbourne Some College (No Degree) -
Hillcrest Broadmeadows
Melbourne Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral therapy
- Risk assessment
- Client advocacy
- Emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Safety monitoring
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Mental health assistance
- Disability care
- Clean driving record
- Daily living support
- Medication administration
- Personal care assistance
- Active listening
- Mobility assistance
- Mobility support
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Housekeeping tasks
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Meal planning and preparation
- Meal preparation
- Health and safety awareness
- Housekeeping
- Glass cleaning
- Safe chemical handling
- Odor control
- Laundry functions
- Floor waxing
- Carpet vacuuming
- Kitchen cleaning
- Ironing clothes
- Steam cleaning
- Polishing surfaces
- Laundry cleaning
- Floor sweeping
- Waste disposal
- Clothes laundering
- Furniture dusting
- Laundry proficiency
- Window cleaning
- Window washing
- Wall scrubbing
- Mold prevention
- Linen care
- Furniture treatment
- Floor polishing
- Deep cleaning expertise
- Floor cleaning
- Surface disinfection
Languages
Spanish
First Language
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support Worker and Cleaner
Whistle a cleaner
02.2024 - Current
Support Worker and Cleaner
X
Some College (No Degree) -
Penola Broadmeadows
Some College (No Degree) -
Hillcrest Broadmeadows
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