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Kalid Akkawi

Lakemba,NSW

Summary

Compassionate Youth Support Worker skilled in emotional support, crisis intervention, and team collaboration. Committed to fostering youth development through tailored care plans and engaging activities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Support Worker

Anglicare
Sydney , NSW
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided emotional support to youth in challenging situations.
  • Assisted in creating and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Facilitated group activities to promote social skills and teamwork.
  • Maintained accurate records of youth progress and behavior.
  • Monitored daily activities to ensure safety and well-being of youth.
  • Engaged in training sessions to enhance support techniques and skills.
  • Adhered to all relevant regulations and standards of practice in the delivery of services to clients.
  • Provided one-on-one support to vulnerable youth by facilitating activities and monitoring progress.
  • Actively engaged with youth in recreational activities such as sports or arts and crafts projects.
  • Collaborated with families, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders in providing effective interventions for youth in need of assistance.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed in order to help deescalate difficult situations.
  • Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Monitored client progress and updated case files accordingly.

Disability Support Worker

Edmen
Western Sydney, NSW
02.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Facilitated social and recreational activities to enhance client engagement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents.
  • Provided emotional support and encouragement to clients and families.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.

Construction Worker

Zenith Work force
Sydney, NSW
06.2016 - 01.2019
  • Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material handling.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute project plans efficiently.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Assisted in the installation of structures and fixtures on-site.
  • Conducted inspections of materials and tools to ensure quality standards.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote productivity.
  • Reported project progress and any issues to supervisors promptly.
  • Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
  • Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
  • Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.

Auto Electrician

Autoegnition
Alexandria, NSW
05.2005 - 03.2015
  • Diagnosed electrical issues in vehicles using specialized diagnostic tools.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty wiring harnesses and connectors in various vehicle models.
  • Installed aftermarket electrical components, enhancing vehicle functionality and performance.
  • Collaborated with mechanics to address complex automotive electrical problems effectively.
  • Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems to ensure optimal operation and safety.
  • Advised customers on vehicle maintenance related to electrical systems and components.
  • Maintained accurate records of repairs and services performed on customer vehicles.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot complex automotive electrical issues using diagnostic computers.
  • Connected test equipment to diagnose faults in the electrical system of a vehicle.
  • Performed wiring tests and removed faulty components.
  • Repaired ignition wiring, safety control systems, air conditioning, and lighting systems.
  • Helped install specialty systems such as satellite navigation.
  • Learned and followed correct safety procedures for all areas.

Education

Cert 3 Individual Support

Study Inn
Liverpool, NSW
01-2020

CERTIFICATE 3 IN AUTOELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - AUTOELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

St George Tafe
St George NSW
01-2008

High School Diploma -

Belmore Boys Highschool
Belmore
12-2004

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Team collaboration
  • Youth engagement strategies
  • Effective communication
  • First aid and CPR
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Life skills development
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Documentation skills

Languages

English
Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • I enjoy playing soccer and NRL football
  • Enjoy fixing and repairing things around the house, including putting furniture together
  • Watching movies
  • Spending quality time with family

Timeline

Youth Support Worker

Anglicare
06.2023 - 11.2024

Disability Support Worker

Edmen
02.2018 - 07.2019

Construction Worker

Zenith Work force
06.2016 - 01.2019

Auto Electrician

Autoegnition
05.2005 - 03.2015

Cert 3 Individual Support

Study Inn

CERTIFICATE 3 IN AUTOELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - AUTOELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

St George Tafe

High School Diploma -

Belmore Boys Highschool

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