Leonardo Caicedo
Victoria Park,WA
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Mentor with a proven track record at Westcare Incorporated, adept in enhancing client performance through empathetic guidance and teamwork. Great in interpersonal communication, significantly improving client social resilience. Collaborative efforts have consistently fostered personal and professional growth in challenging environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Mentor
Westcare Incorporated
2022.12 - Current
- Enhanced clients performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Guided clients in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Monitored clients performance consistently, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting mentorship approaches accordingly.
- Promoted positive relationships between clients and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
- Coordinated with other professionals involved in the mentoring process to ensure seamless support for each participant's journey toward success.
- Collaborated with fellow mentors to exchange best practices, ensuring continuous improvement of mentoring strategies.
Second Student Placement
Peel Connect - MACS
2023.04 - 2023.05
- Provided support to individuals and communities struggling with various challenges, including financial problems, health issues, homelessness, domestic violence, etc.
- Offered resources and support, helping individuals and families access the help they need.
- Collaborated on evaluating clients' abilities, skills, dynamics and specific needs through individual and group assessments.
- Delivered essential personal care and clothing items to populations in need through outreach programs.
First Student Placement
Westcare Incorporated
2022.11 - 2022.12
- Focus on client services, assisting in providing regular check-ins, gaining greater sensitivity and awareness in working with people with disabilities.
- Identify and address issues or challenges that supported employees may be facing in the workplace as soon as they arise.
- Create an inclusive work environment where supported employees can thrive, reducing the risk of job dissatisfaction and poor performance.
- Contribute to the development of case notes.
Education
Diploma - Community Services
Acknowledge Education - Stott's College
Perth, WA04.2023
Diploma - Photography And Photo Imaging
Melbourne Polytechnic
Prahran, VIC01.2021
Certificate IV - Photography And Photo Imaging
Melbourne Polytechnic
Prahran, VIC08.2019
Bachelor - Audiovisual & Multimedia Production
Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
Bogota, Colombia10.2010
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration.
- First Aid and CPR Certification.
- Empathetic Approach.
- Interpersonal Communication.
- Taking Photographs and photo editing software.
- Self-awareness
Accomplishments
- I worked on a photo and video project showcasing the strengths and services that Westcare offers to individuals with disabilities. These visuals were used to update the website and were featured at the NDS WA Jobs Expo on February 18, 2023.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Second Student Placement
Peel Connect - MACS
2023.04 - 2023.05
Disability Support Mentor
Westcare Incorporated
2022.12 - Current
First Student Placement
Westcare Incorporated
2022.11 - 2022.12
Diploma - Community Services
Acknowledge Education - Stott's College
Diploma - Photography And Photo Imaging
Melbourne Polytechnic
Certificate IV - Photography And Photo Imaging
Melbourne Polytechnic
Bachelor - Audiovisual & Multimedia Production
Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
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