Support Worker Mental Health

MIRU MARY OJOGAN-BIENOSE

Peterborough, ON, 705-***-****, **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C qualified

Able to work independently as well as be a team player

Advanced time management, organizational and effective interpersonal skills

Understanding of current and emerging issues of importance to Indigenous people and communities

Good understanding of health issues affecting youths and adults, such as FASD, drug and alcohol addictions, intergenerational trauma, mental health, suicide, and other mental and behavioral issues

Knowledge of harm reduction, addictions, and strength-based philosophy

Strong listening skills, relationship building, and assessment skills

Community inclusion experience and knowledge of community resources

Ability to defuse crisis and respond to emergency situations

Resourceful with a highly developed attention to detail, noticeable competence with approaching problem-solving with a positive attitude and demonstrable track record of positive performance, punctuality, and schedule adherence.

Excellent verbal and written communication, conflict management, and relationship building skills

Recognized capability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change in fast-paced environment.

Proficient with office-related software programs and services (SharePoint, Internet Explorer, MS Office Suite) and comfortable with learning and becoming proficient with new systems and processes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Community Support Worker

The Shepherds Haven Home March 2020 – December 2023

Provide physical, emotional, and/or behavioral support to persons with developmental disabilities in all areas of daily living, recreation/leisure activities and community inclusion.

Client support includes personal care, lifting and transferring, behavioral intervention, assistance with meal preparation, and housekeeping activities.

Maintaining appropriate documentation and records.

Assist clients in the development of healthy life and social skills.

Community Service Worker (Shift Manager)

Faith Mediplex Home December 2018 – February 2020

Supervision, work and home life skill development, and social skill development of children and youth with complex and challenging behavior.

Maintained appropriate documentation and records.

Involved clients in integrated community outings and activities

Effectively dealing with behaviors

Light housekeeping and meal preparation

Assisted clients with daily living skills

Performed personal care

Administered medication

Worked as part of a residential team

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

Master of Science, Human Resources Management 2020

University of Benin

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration 2013

University of Benin

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certified

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: March 2021 - August 2021 University of Benin Teaching Hospital

• Organize and carry out social media campaigns to promote social distancing and advocate for timely policies.

• Encourage strategies in neighbourhood to promote mental and physical health and resilience.

• Deliver food and medications to the elderly, poor, immigrants and other vulnerable residents.

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