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Education
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Certification
Training
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Maria Vasquez

Maria Vasquez

32 Phillips Avenue, Canterbury ,Australia

Summary

Creative and compassionate Support Worker and Community Services student with a background in Graphic Design, and a strong passion for using art as a tool for inclusion, therapy, and personal growth. Experienced in facilitating creative activities tailored to diverse individuals, including people with disabilities and vulnerable communities. Skilled in visual communication, group engagement, and culturally sensitive practices, with a deep interest in working with Indigenous groups, and using art to promote well-being, confidence, and connection.

Visa: Full Work Rights | Availability: Immediate

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker L2

Cality Care
Sydney, Australia
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
  • Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.

Support Worker L2

Centered for Care
Sydney, Australia
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Personal care, Interaction and support, meal preparation, Leisure and recreational activities, Medication and health check, Documentation and reporting.
  • Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress using computer systems or paper files in line with data protection regulations.
  • Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
  • Facilitated group sessions aimed at providing information regarding healthy lifestyles, substance misuse issues.
  • Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
  • Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
  • Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.

Support Worker

Family Care Australia
Sydney, Australia
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Facilitate services like cleaning, grooming, changing, dressing, showering, cooking, companionship, medication assistance.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
  • Worked with leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for group meetings.
  • Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
  • Facilitated skills development sessions focusing on independence and self-care.

Educator L1

Kids Capers
SYD, Australia
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
  • Washed dishes, pots and pans after each meal service.
  • Responded promptly to medical emergencies or incidents involving students.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan age-appropriate activities for various developmental stages.

Education

Diploma - Community services

AHIC | Australian Harbour International College
Sydney, NSW
05.2025

General English - PET, KET

Greenwich College
Sydney, NSW
05.2021

Professional - Graphic Design

Corporación Universitaria Unitec
01.2017

Skills

  • Client support
  • Case management
  • Emotional support
  • Behavioral observation
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Empathy and patience
  • First aid and CPR
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Daily living assistance
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Mobility support
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Active listening
  • Disability care
  • Confidentiality and privacy
  • Medication administration

Certification

  • Police check
  • Working With Children's
  • First AID
  • NDIS worker
  • ABN
  • Covid vaccination Certificate

Training

Assist clients with medication

Languages

  • English, Professional
  • Spanish, Native

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Support Worker L2

Cality Care
12.2023 - Current

Support Worker L2

Centered for Care
01.2023 - 05.2024

Support Worker

Family Care Australia
01.2022 - 12.2023

Educator L1

Kids Capers
01.2020 - 11.2021

Diploma - Community services

AHIC | Australian Harbour International College

General English - PET, KET

Greenwich College

Professional - Graphic Design

Corporación Universitaria Unitec

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