Adebola Akalla
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, proven ability to work in chaotic situation and still maintain professionalism and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Christian Horizons
Ottawa, ON
12.2021 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored progress and documented client health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to client.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced client outcomes.
- Updated client files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Minimized injuries to staff or client through support or restraint to control client movements.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate Client in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of Client by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
- Assisted patients adjusting to hospital procedures using highly structured settings
Developmental Counsellor
Ottawa-Carleton Association for Person with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD)
Ottawa, ON
12.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Medication administration.
- Provided consistent therapeutic care and direct supervision of residential clients.
- Planned and directed all daily program activities, and assist clients to gain skills necessary to live in less restrictive environment.
- Attended and participated in all scheduled shifts, staff meetings and retreats, program development meetings, and applicable trainings.
- Acted as advocate to assigned client, which included maintaining clothing and personal needs inventories, as well as attending all treatment team meetings to develop treatment plans for assigned client.
- Promoted and upheld effective team work and communication with team members, management, and community professionals.
- Completed and maintained and required documentation pertaining to residents.
- Utilized agency-approved verbal and physical de-escalations techniques.
- Maintained safe and home-like environment through regular cleaning and supply stocking.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Youth Worker
Kennedy House Youth Secured Facility
Toronto, ON
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Scheduled and accompanied youth clients to outside appointments such as therapy sessions, medical appointments and social outings.
- Maintaining security and operating within policies facility.
- Respond effectively to process of supervision.
- Encourage youth to participate in social and Recreational activities to enhance quality of life.
- Surveillance of premises.
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments
Developmental Service Worker
Kennedy House
Toronto, ON
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
- Supported client project teams by developing written materials for client development discussions.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Provided direct care for client.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Provide direct support and assistance on One to One basis
- Implement individual Behavior Support plan
- Assist Client with their personal individual needs
- Encourage Client to participate in social and Recreational activities to enhance quality of life
- Documentation of Client daily progress
- Medication Administration
- Meal preparation
Behavioral Support Technician
Christy Oak Respite
Halton Hills, ON
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed intervention support plans for client to build behavioral skill capacity.
- Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to client.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Provide direct support and assistance on One to One basis.
- Implement individual Behavior plan.
- Assist Client with their individual needs.
- Encourage Client to participate in social and Recreational activities to enhance quality of life.
- Documentation of Client daily progress.
- Medication Administration.
- Assist patients with bathing and shower.
- Prepare nutritious meals for clients
Behavioral Support Technician
Trinity Health Care
Boston, MA, USA
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Provide direct support and assistance on One to One basis.
- Teach Client Self-help skills.
- Implement Behavior plans.
- Report Client progress daily to treatment teams
- Medication Administration
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions for acute conditions.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
Education
University of Ilorin
Kwara State, NigeriaDamelin College
Pretoria, South AfricaInfotech
Lagos, NigeriaInstitute of Data Processing London
London, UKSkills
- Supportive Personality
- CPR Certification
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Clear Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Progress Tracking
- Care Planning
- Client Records Management
- Ability to Lift Clients
- First Aid Certification
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Ambulation
- Decision Making
- Meal Planning
- Medication Administration
Certification
- First Aid & CPR.
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI).
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Adolescent Suicide Prevention & Intervention.
- Medication and Pharmacology
- Fire system training
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Christian Horizons
12.2021 - Current
Developmental Counsellor
Ottawa-Carleton Association for Person with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD)
12.2021 - Current
Youth Worker
Kennedy House Youth Secured Facility
10.2019 - 12.2021
Developmental Service Worker
Kennedy House
10.2019 - 12.2021
Behavioral Support Technician
Christy Oak Respite
05.2018 - 10.2019
Behavioral Support Technician
Trinity Health Care
02.2016 - 04.2017
University of Ilorin
Damelin College
Infotech
Institute of Data Processing London
- First Aid & CPR.
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI).
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Adolescent Suicide Prevention & Intervention.
- Medication and Pharmacology
- Fire system training