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Lina Weidenfeld

Plantation,FL

Summary

Experienced social services professional with strong commitment to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being. Adept at providing support, advocacy, and resources to diverse populations while maintaining high ethical standards. Demonstrates collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and focus on delivering impactful results. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and effective communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult Car Giver

Wendy Arron
02.2021 - Current
  • Adapted care approaches based on individual patient preferences and cultural sensitivities, demonstrating respect for diversity within the caregiving setting.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors, resulting in a safer environment for all involved.
  • Conducted regular safety checks on patient environments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Managed medication schedules for multiple patients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed regimens.
  • Coordinated communication between patients, families, and staff members to ensure consistent understanding of care expectations and goals.

Sales Associate

Primark Sawgrass Mills
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Social Worker - Child and Youth

City Of Medellin
06.2012 - 12.2018
  • Improved children''s well-being by developing individualized care plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Educated parents on available support services, enabling them to effectively navigate systems of care for their children''s benefit.
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.



Pre-k Substitute Teacher and Social Worker

Corporacion Educativa Nueva Gente
09.2010 - 06.2012
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive assessments and tailored support plans.
  • Conducted thorough home visits to assess safety concerns and determine appropriate levels of intervention needed for each family''s unique situation.

Internship Family and Children

City Of Medellin
09.2010 - 04.2011
  • 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.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.

Day Care Counselor - Intern

Fundacion Carla Cristina
07.2008 - 12.2008
  • Established a nurturing environment by fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing and supervising group activities.
  • Managed daily routines effectively, ensuring smooth transitions between activities for optimal learning experiences.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices for optimal childcare.
  • Organized field trips to local places of interest, expanding cultural awareness and enriching learning opportunities for the daycare attendees.

Education

Certificate - CPR / AED -

National CPR Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
05-2025

Certification - 45 Hour Child Care Training - 45 Hour Child Care Training

Florida Early Childhood Professional Development
Davie, FL
04-2025

Registered Behavior Technician - 40 Hours Registered Behavior Technician

FundaPsied
Doral, FL
08-2021

Bachelor of Science - Social Worker

Corporation Universitaria Minuto De Dios
Bello Antioquia, Colombia
03-2010

Skills

  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Parenting skills education
  • Classroom management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Compassionate
  • Case management
  • Client advocacy
  • Crisis intervention

Timeline

Sales Associate

Primark Sawgrass Mills
05.2023 - 05.2025

Adult Car Giver

Wendy Arron
02.2021 - Current

Social Worker - Child and Youth

City Of Medellin
06.2012 - 12.2018

Pre-k Substitute Teacher and Social Worker

Corporacion Educativa Nueva Gente
09.2010 - 06.2012

Internship Family and Children

City Of Medellin
09.2010 - 04.2011

Day Care Counselor - Intern

Fundacion Carla Cristina
07.2008 - 12.2008

Certificate - CPR / AED -

National CPR Foundation

Certification - 45 Hour Child Care Training - 45 Hour Child Care Training

Florida Early Childhood Professional Development

Registered Behavior Technician - 40 Hours Registered Behavior Technician

FundaPsied

Bachelor of Science - Social Worker

Corporation Universitaria Minuto De Dios

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