Riley Bacchiella
Townsville,QLD
Summary
A dedicated and empathetic Psychology student with experience and skills obtained as a current support worker. As a student, the goal is to leverage an academic background in psychological science and practical skills in client support. The goal is to contribute to an organization and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
ASSIST Community Services Centre
09.2022 - Current
- Support individuals by prompting their skills and abilities
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Facilitate community inclusion
- Implement and monitor support plans
- Personal care
- Companionship and social support
- Transport to appointments and social outings
- Observations and documentation
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and knowledge of culturally appropriate practice
Subway
Sandwich Artist at Subway
09.2015 - 11.2020
- Serve customers
- Prepare orders
- Manage daily preparation
- Process payments and cash handling
- Undertake cleaning duties
- Perform stock take
- Work in a team environment
Education
Bachelor's - Psychological Science
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD12.2024
Certificate III in Fitness -
Binnacle Training
11.2019
Year 12 Certificate -
Moranbah State High School
Moranbah, QLD2019
Skills
- Observations, Documentation and Crisis Management
- Healthcare coordination
- Empathy and compassion with effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving, Active listening and Team Collaboration
- Patience and resilience
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and knowledge of culturally appropriate practice
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with others
- Efficient time management and organizational skills
- Able to adapt to stressful environments with an abundant mindset
- Proficient computer skills including competent abilities across all Microsoft Programs
- Experience in working with complex individuals
Certification
- Blue card
- NDIS Workers Screening Card (Yellow card)
- New Worker NDIS Induction Module
- ‘Quality, Safety and You’ – NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- CORES Suicide Intervention Training Certificate
- Current First Aid & CPR
- QLD Open Driver's License + Own transport with Comprehensive Car Insurance
Personal Interests
- I enjoy to spend my free time playing sports, guitar, boating, camping, fishing, socialising in public settings and much more
- I am also committed to health and fitness and make time to go to the gym, as well as time to connect with nature
- My interests in psychology spark my desire to understand human behaviour and improve mental health
- I enjoy providing help and support to others in need
Volunteer Work
- Participated in the Department of Psychology's 2023 Undergraduate Research Internship, James Cook University, Completed 2023
Qualities and Attributes
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
- Quick learner, able to follow direction
- Proactive and demonstrates initiative
- Positive attitude to complete any given task
- Ability to work well autonomously or as part of a team
- Excellent role model with leadership qualities
- Motivated to learn new skills
- Ability to prioritise responsibilities
- Confident and approachable
- Reliable and trustworthy
References
BELINDA BARNWELL
Manager/Owner Subway Moranbah
4941 9500
BEN BROMLEY
Team Leader with Assist Community Services
0412 334 470
WENDY LI
JCU Professor
wendy.li@jcu.edu.au
Timeline
Support Worker
ASSIST Community Services Centre
09.2022 - Current
Subway
Sandwich Artist at Subway
09.2015 - 11.2020
Bachelor's - Psychological Science
James Cook University
Certificate III in Fitness -
Binnacle Training
Year 12 Certificate -
Moranbah State High School
- Blue card
- NDIS Workers Screening Card (Yellow card)
- New Worker NDIS Induction Module
- ‘Quality, Safety and You’ – NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- CORES Suicide Intervention Training Certificate
- Current First Aid & CPR
- QLD Open Driver's License + Own transport with Comprehensive Car Insurance
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