Cicilia Dawoyo
Brabham
Summary
Professional with a strong background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing individualised care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, committed to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care. As a recent graduate with a Bachelor's in Criminology and the Criminal Justice System, I am passionate about supporting young people through inclusive and safe environments, fostering personal growth, and building strong relationships with youth, families, and community partners
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Activ Foundation
12.2020 - Current
- Responsible in supporting people living with disabilities to perform daily tasks such as personal care, housework and community participation and encouraging independence
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
Support Worker - Young People
Plan & Grow
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Empower young people to build self and work through issues that have arisen from their upbringing, relations, and education
- Encourage participation in society with practical and emotional support
- Supporting young people who have been in the foster system and the juvenile system to find themselves again, get involved in activities they enjoy and help work through the trauma that they have been subject to
- Find Strategies to deal with trauma, behaviours and issues such as ADHD, autism, PTSD etc.
Mentor
Mentor Me Reconnect
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Volunteer role providing guidance and mentorship to young African Australian individuals within their schools who are struggling with bad behaviour, discipline issues, fights etc
- Understanding what strategies are in place to help young people
- Young people who have also been in the juvenile system and supporting them through the transition stages
- Addressing issues of marginalisation and identifying causes of the increased rate of crime and trouble among African youths.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And The Criminal Justice System
Griffith University
QLD03-2025
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Problem Solving Skills
- Emotional support
- Social skill development
- Goal setting
Certification
Certificate III in Individual Support in Disability
2024-ongoing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Zande
Full Professional
Timeline
Support Worker - Young People
Plan & Grow
01.2021 - 01.2022
Disability Support Worker
Activ Foundation
12.2020 - Current
Mentor
Mentor Me Reconnect
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And The Criminal Justice System
Griffith University
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