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Wilmer Alvarez

Wilmer Alvarez

Reservoir,VIC

Summary

As an entry-level community worker, my goal is to utilize my education and experience for helping others to make a positive impact on the community. I have completed my diploma in Community Service, and I possess excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. I am empathetic, culturally competent, and able to actively listen to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am eager to work collaboratively with other professionals and community members to create sustainable solutions that address the unique challenges faced by the community. With my leadership skills, I am excited to take on new challenges and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Scope Australia
03.2020 - Current

As a support worker, I am responsible for providing a high level of care to my clients while maintaining their safety and well-being. This involves a range of duties, including maintaining detailed records of progress, documentation of services, case notes, behaviours, and incidents.

In addition to this, I provide assistance to clients with complex needs in daily living activities as well as administering medications.

Throughout my role, I always adhere to company requirements for participants interactions and care standards, ensuring that they received the best possible support.

Team Leader

Respite Services Australia
05.2020 - 02.2022

As a team leader, I played a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of our organization. I facilitated family meetings to discuss participants care plans and managed a caseload to satisfy multiple clients with diverse needs. I assisted clients in accessing assistance and other community resources, and participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss their roster of care plans and referrals. Overall, my efforts helped to maintain a high level of quality care and support for our clients.

Registered Nurse, ICU

FOSCAL
02.2014 - 05.2016

As a Registered Nurse, I organized and managed care for patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, ensuring that each patient received quality-driven, cost-effective care. I worked in a high-volume trauma setting and delivered appropriate medical care for ICU patients, including exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.

Education

Diploma - Community Services

Stotts College
Melbourne, VIC
12.2022

Certificate IV - Disability

Southern Cross Education Institute
Melbourne, VIC
11.2019

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Universidad Manuela Beltran
Bogota, Colombia
10.2012

Skills

  • Cultural competency
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Advocacy
  • Individual Support
  • Active listening
  • Compassionate Client Care

Certification

  • Support Coordination Intensive Training - 2021
  • Introduction to the NDIS Pricing Arrangements - 2021
  • Quality and Safeguard Requirements: Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices - 2021

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Team Leader

Respite Services Australia
05.2020 - 02.2022

Disability Support Worker

Scope Australia
03.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

FOSCAL
02.2014 - 05.2016

Diploma - Community Services

Stotts College

Certificate IV - Disability

Southern Cross Education Institute

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Universidad Manuela Beltran
Wilmer Alvarez