Okorie Chinenye, B.Sc., MSc.

Airdrie, AB.

Phone: 587-***-**** E-mail: adp1z3@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

A self-starter and highly motivated social work professional with strong support work in community service sector – provide support and care for diverse population in disability, age care, crisis intervention for family and childcare settings. Ability to work co-operatively and constructively with other team members and develop effective partnerships with community agencies/facilities.

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Planned, developed, implemented, and evaluated individual social work services and/or support groups to meet the identified needs of residents and families.

Provided social service and support to residents and families during advanced care planning and treatment. plan conversations within social worker/social services worker scope.

Coordinated resident move in, transfer, and move out process - include facilitation of the application process, tours, introducing the resident/family to the care community and its operations.

Evaluated patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.

Participated in the accreditation process by engaging in best practices, audits, assessments, and improvement.

WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Program Advisor, Newage services, Calgary 2021 - Present

Responsibilities

Assisting in implementing programs to improve patient retention and preventing relapse

Assisting Clients in meeting short term goals through Individual and Group therapy

Assessing individual degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples

Intervened as an advocate for clients to resolve emergency problem in crisis

Assisting in screening new clients, need assessment and action plan.

Adhering to all organizations Policies and Procedures.

referrals and assessment of program

Engagement and coordination of outreach services

Mental Health CaseWorker, Richmond Fellowship Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 2018 - 2021

Responsibilities

Provided daily support and care to patients and intervene during crisis periods.

Enforced individual patient care plan and coordinated with charge nurse.

Constantly monitored and supervised patients to ensure their safety within the facility.

Monitored behavioral changes in patients & facilitated individual/group therapy for patients and their families.

Recommended patients to medical doctors or psychiatrists for further examination on case-by-case.

Collaborated with other multi-functional discipline / professionals to develop treatment plans for patients.

Performed evidence-based therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety & depression.

Built relationship with patients and their families to gain their trust and cooperation.

Educated patients families on the mental health problems faced by patients and how to help them recover.

Document and keep patients’ records properly and conducted thorough risk assessments on patient.

Assisted patients to manage their emotions through de-escalation strategy and took appropriate best practice while discussing their problems with them.

Support Worker/Youth worker, Life Without Barriers, Brisbane, Australia 2015 – 2019

Responsibilities

Case managed participants with complex behavior, with an awareness of cultural diversity and implemented Positive Behavior Support Strategies

Epilepsy management, Complex Communication Pathways, Personal Care, PEG Feeding, Manual handling

Established good rapport and communication with participants’ families, communities, staff, and management from community agencies with effort to address concerns of participant.

Developed sensitive planning approach to crisis management and resolution – ensured compliance with disability service manual code of conduct, policies and procedures, and service duty roster.

Facilitated community inclusion and participation program - depends on participant’s need, abilities and preferences and supported participants to be able to access communities, venues, and services.

Encouraged positive and appropriate social behavior, and effectively managed challenging behavior.

Promoted empowerment and right of choice for all participants within the community.

Supported minor participant for child protection system and ensured timely mandatory reporting and available supports and intervention.

Disability Support Worker, CPL, Brisbane, Australia 2014 – 2015

Responsibilities

Performed several direct cares & supports to clients as specified in Personal Care Profile – showering / bathing, dressing / grooming, hoisting / toileting, meal preparation and feeding.

Provided additional support as may be required, such as gastrostomy feedings.

Provided support on client’s physical and mobility requirements in accordance with training provided and the relevant workplace health and safety standard, including transferring of clients.

Provided personal administration services, shopping, banking, and paying bills for client.

Supervised client’s medication requirements: washing and ironing of personal cloths, performing household duties and ensuring the house is clean and tidy.

Behavioral support – identified and assisted client with medical/therapist appointments.

Took client for walk - per medical requirement, ensured client stayed away from hazards and potential harms.

Health Care Aid - Support Worker, Shine Hall Care, Cardiff, United Kingdom 2011 – 2013

Responsibilities

Participated as an integral member of a healthcare delivery team to provide a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients, residents, families and/or visitors to meet established needs.

Performed housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, and washing, drying, folding, and delivering laundry, where required.

Assisted with mealtime activities; sets up, welcomes, and transport residents to dining areas, sets up and collects meal trays, assisted with limited food preparation such as heating prepared food, making tea, coffee, toast, etc. where residents require support.

EDUCATION SUMMARY

Diploma in Addiction and Community Services, Reeves College, Calgary, Alberta 2020 – Date

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Health Care, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia 2016 – 2019

M.Sc. in Human Resource Management, U of South Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom 2012 – 2013

B.Sc. in Human Services / Political Science, Madonna University, Anambra, Nigeria 1999 – 2004

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

HLTFA311A Apply First Aid

HLTCPR211A Perform CPR

HLTFA211A Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Crisis Management and Suicide Prevention

Work Health and Safety Training

Police Certificate

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