Ana Alcaide
Goal Coast
Summary
Currently finishing a Master on Social Work, completing a second placement at headspace Southport. Passionate about working with young people and promoting advocacy for mental health and social justice. Background on arts which influences an empathetic practice, and a client centred approach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student
Headspace National Youth Mental Health
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced practicum experience by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members and integrating their feedback.
- Developed client rapport through empathetic listening and effective communication, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes.
- Utilized culturally sensitive approaches when working with diverse populations, fostering an inclusive environment that catered to all clients'' needs.
- Delivered Single Sessions Therapies to young people on a HeadSTART module of practice.
- Participated on allocation daily meetings on a multidisciplinary team.
- Completed multiple trainings such as: Suicide Prevention Course.
Arts Teacher
LEAD Childcare
04.2024 - Current
- Connected with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, concerns, and achievements.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to expand cross-curricular connections, enriching students'' overall educational experience.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering collaboration, teamwork, and respect among 28 students.
Support Worker
Elite Aged Care Services
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for approximate 15 clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Student Support Officer, Practicum Student
Murwillumbah Highschool
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support and designed tailored interventions to assist them.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Empowered students through counselling and skill-building exercises.
- One-on-one sessions with multiple students.
- One-on-one sessions with students 5 with mental health disabilities (such as ADHD and ASD).
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLD05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
Universidad De Sonora
Hermosillo Sonora, Mexico. 05.2019
Skills
- Adolescent mental health
- Child Mental Health Awareness
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Geriatric Mental Health
- One-on-one sessions
- Client Relations
- Motivational Interviewing
- Research abilities and curiosity
- Empathy Development
- Self-awareness
- Professional ethics
Timeline
Practicum Student
Headspace National Youth Mental Health
07.2024 - Current
Arts Teacher
LEAD Childcare
04.2024 - Current
Student Support Officer, Practicum Student
Murwillumbah Highschool
08.2023 - 12.2023
Support Worker
Elite Aged Care Services
01.2023 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Social Work
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
Universidad De Sonora
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