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Maria Rangel

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Compassionate Support Worker with a psychology background with experience in emotional support and client-centered care. Skilled in developing tailored strategies to enhance resilience, motivation, and quality of life for vulnerable populations. Experienced across clinical, social, and organizational settings, always prioritizing clients' needs and well-being. Currently pursuing a Certificate III in Individual Support to further empower clients with dignity and independence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

organizational psychologist

Accedo 24-7
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Conducted analysis of organizational needs and resources to support strategic plans.
  • Created "Get ready" plan focused on reduce the stress and strengthen coping strategies.
  • Created "SKY" individual plan for supervisor to improve their social skills and leadership at work.
  • Assisted on " Empathy" plan to support workers to developed their strengths and improve their performance.

Health and Safety Intern

Metropolitan Aqueduct of Bucaramanga
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Contributed to the development of site-specific health and safety policies.

Clinical Psychologist Intern

Northern Hospital of Bucaramanga
07.2018 - 11.2018
  • Delivered counselling services to clients under close supervision of psychologists.
  • Shadowed experienced clinicians to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis and assessment techniques.
  • Observed service delivery for cases involving specific problems focusing on individual needs.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques and strategies to support vulnerable communities.

Internship Student

Civil Defense of Bucaramanga
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Led group therapy sessions focused on topics such as stress reduction, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills development.
  • Enhanced patient care through the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology - Psychologist

UNAB
Bucaramanga, Colombia
07-2019

Study Abroad - English Course

Greenwich
Melbourne, VIC
11-2022

Certificate III - Individual Support

Canterbury Technical Institute
Brisbane
06-2025

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Daily living support
  • Active listening
  • Community integration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • Yellow card
  • Blue card
  • Police check
  • International driver licence

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

organizational psychologist

Accedo 24-7
08.2019 - 08.2021

Health and Safety Intern

Metropolitan Aqueduct of Bucaramanga
01.2019 - 08.2019

Clinical Psychologist Intern

Northern Hospital of Bucaramanga
07.2018 - 11.2018

Internship Student

Civil Defense of Bucaramanga
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Yellow card
  • Blue card
  • Police check
  • International driver licence

Bachelor in Psychology - Psychologist

UNAB

Study Abroad - English Course

Greenwich

Certificate III - Individual Support

Canterbury Technical Institute
Maria Rangel