Piotr Wlodarek
YORK
Summary
Experienced support worker prepared for role in personal assistance. Skilled in providing compassionate care, managing daily tasks, and ensuring clients' well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Reliable and capable of responding to changing needs, with expertise in communication, problem-solving, and empathy.
Compassionate [Desired Position] with background in providing essential care and support to individuals in need. Proven ability to assist with daily activities and foster safe and comfortable environment. Demonstrated skills in patient care and effective communication.
Experienced with delivering compassionate care and support to clients. Uses effective communication to ensure clients' needs are met and their well-being is prioritized. Knowledge of personal care techniques and patient safety practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Addiction Counselor
Horizons for Youth
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Developed customized aftercare plans for discharged clients, ensuring they had access to ongoing support services upon completion of formal treatment programs.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, quickly responding to emergencies and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Assisted clients in identifying triggers and developing personalized coping mechanisms, reducing the risk of relapse.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting open communication among participants and fostering a supportive environment.
- Evaluated client progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed to ensure continued success in their recovery journey.
- Established strong rapport with clients through active listening techniques and empathy, creating an environment conducive to healing.
- Promoted self-care practices among clients, teaching them effective stress management techniques that contributed to lasting recovery success.
Intern
World Changer
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Community Safety Team
Safeway Solutions
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Volunteer
Yonge Street Mission
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading local clean-up events.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
Child and Youth Worker
Yonge Street Mission
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Supported families in crisis through effective case management and counseling services.
- Assisted in the successful reintegration of youth into their communities after residential care or detention periods.
- Created safe and inclusive environment, promoting positive interactions among children.
- Coordinated with educational institutions to ensure academic success of young clients.
- Supported children's development with tailored behavioral modification strategies.
Education
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Trios College
Toronto, ON10-2025
College Dipolma - Addication And Community Service Worker
CDI College
Mississauga, ON01-2022
College Diploma - Child And Youth Worker
CDI College
Toronto06-2018
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Relapse prevention
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Client advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Client assessment
- Aftercare follow up
- Substance abuse education
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- CPI Training
- Food Handler Certificate
- WHMIS
- AODA
- Toronto Shelter Standards Certificate
- Naloxne Training
Timeline
Addiction Counselor
Horizons for Youth
11.2023 - 11.2024
Intern
World Changer
12.2022 - 01.2023
Community Safety Team
Safeway Solutions
03.2021 - 03.2022
Volunteer
Yonge Street Mission
01.2015 - 01.2020
Child and Youth Worker
Yonge Street Mission
01.2010 - 01.2012
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Trios College
College Dipolma - Addication And Community Service Worker
CDI College
College Diploma - Child And Youth Worker
CDI College
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