Certified Personal Support Worker Caregiver

MOJISOLA DOSUNMU

Support Worker/Care Giver

437-***-**** *****************@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Self-motivated and result-oriented, with over five years of Canadian experience as a Support Worker and Care Giver (Volunteer).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Warm, friendly, and upbeat; energetic, dedicated and responsible. Relates very well with people. Organized, dependable, and very meticulous with attention to details. Successful at handling multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Very hygiene conscious and detests wastes. Good communications skills and fluency in English language. Very good record keeping and documentation skills.

Able to lead and work with others to achieve team goals. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Comprehensive knowledge of implementing developmental support plans focusing on individual's comfort needs and interest.

Successful in encouraging client's sense of self-worth, personal dignity and promoting their independence in activities of daily living.

Over four years of experience providing interventions and counselling to children, families and youths with psychology; social/physical, emotional and environmental issues in residential community settings.

Consistently demonstrates calmness, compassion, tolerance and sensitivity and diversity in all interactions

Superior interpersonal skills: able to establish report and maintain effective working relationship with staff, community agencies and clients to eliminate service Gap, and advocate for clients and facilitate referrals.

Proven time management skills, able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to meet timelines and deliver results.

Proficient in MS office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Effective oral and written communication skills and fluent in English language.

Behavioral characteristics and personal skills: Interpersonal skills, personal accountability,problem solving ability, self-management, resiliency, team work, client focus and empathy.

Certificates in CPI (2021), C.P.R and First Aid (2020), Safe management (2020) WORK HISTORY

Reena Foundation 2022 till Date

■ Completed assigned task using safe work practices that complies with agency rules and procedures.

■ Built strong relationships and rapport with all clients within the home. Understands client preferences, needs, triggers, responses etc.

■ Encouraged client's independence, choice and self-expression.

■ Maintained knowledge of the client's skills, abilities, interests and support needs.

■ Ensured all risk and safety plans are implemented promptly when required.

■ Acted as a role model to assist the client in the development of life skills and to promote independence whenever possible

■ Implemented action plans as per the Individual Support Plan — where appropriate.

■ Actively worked with clients and encouraged participation while assisting the client in their daily activities and with personal responsibilities.

■ Participated in recreational and social activities in the home and in the community.

■ Maintained logs and notes (client, communication, medical, food intake, progress notes)

■ Ensured all documentation adheres to licensing, guidelines and expectations.

■ Prepared incident reports and submitted to the Team Lead or Residential Operations Manager for home related incidents and clinical manager for client related incidents. Personal Support Worker (Viva Retirement

Home) Staff Relief Services

2020 - 2021

Employed a systemic approach to develop a strengths-based treatment plan which provides a wide range of evidence- informed treatment interventions appropriate to the needs and strengths of the child/youth according to their BSP.

Utilized relevant intake and service history - Individual Service Plan and accessed both formal and informal resources to support the child.

Provided support to adults with mental health needs and communicated general progress of residents including sudden changes in health status.

Utilization of standardized assessment recommendations from the Behavioral Analyst. Facilitated the development of social networks, lifestyles for people, promoting the involvement of family, community groups, employers, and others in the community. Residential Support Workers

Dorvict Home and Healthcare Service 2021 - 2022

■ Used mediation and counselling skills to maintain a co-operative and supportive residential environment.

■ Provided home support/housekeeping, personal hygiene, food preparation, and maintenance for residents.

■ Coordinated care with other healthcare and support professionals.

■ Worked collaboratively with other staff in the home.

■ Accompanied individuals on daily errands.

■ Provided cognitive, social and emotional supports to clients with behavioural, speech and developmental delays

EDUCATION

City College of Business Health & Technology, Toronto Personal Support Worker Diploma 2020

Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria

High School Diploma 2003

Professional Training and Development Certificates.

■ EMS Standard C.P.R and First Aid//AED Level C Certification.

■ Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

■ National Association Career Colleges Canada.

■ Food Handler Training.

■ Palliative Care.

■ Medication and Pharmacology Certification.

■ Safe Management.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Personal Support Worker - Volunteer Placement

Weston Garden Home Retirement Jan 2019 - May 2019.

Set up programs/facilitating programs and professionally assisted in managing care plans for clients / individuals.

Mastered the program planning steps needed for a successful daily activity and acquired valuable insight and experience through daily interactions with co-workers.

Ensured thorough cleaning and sanitation and assisted in snack preparation executing proper food handling measures and standards.

References: Available upon Request.

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