ABIGAIL OHUI AMESIMEKU
Regina,SK
Summary
Positive, empathetic, and supportive individual with strong understanding of youth development and counseling techniques. Knowledge of behavioral management and conflict resolution, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Committed to fostering nurturing environment and making meaningful impact on lives of young people.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Support Worker
Woods’ home
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Established a positive rapport with participants by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns.
- Managed crisis interventions when required by assessing risks while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive activities tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for actions.
- Empowered youth by fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence, ultimately equipping them for future success.
- Collaborated with families to provide support and resources for youth development and wellbeing.
Youth Support Worker
Choices Child & Adolescents Services
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Established a positive rapport with participants by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns.
- Managed crisis interventions when required by assessing risks while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive activities tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with families to provide support and resources for youth development and wellbeing.
- Promoted a safe and welcoming environment, leading to increased participation in programs and services.
- Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for actions.
- Empowered youth by fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence, ultimately equipping them for future success.
- Organized educational workshops to address relevant topics such as mental health, substance abuse prevention, and career exploration.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to promote emotional resilience among participants during challenging situations.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Ghana Health Service
GHANADiploma in Kinesiology - Heath Studies
University of Regina
Regina, SKSkills
- Educational support
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Being Trauma Aware
- Environmental management
- Youth supervision
- Substance abuse awareness
- Creativity and innovation
- Positive reinforcement
- First aid and CPR
- Behavioral interventions
- Conflict de-escalation
- Suicide prevention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Personal Care Worker (PCW) – St. John Ambulance
- CPR/AED Level C – St. John Ambulance
- WHMIS 2015 – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Service Best Certification – Tourism Saskatchewan
Timeline
Youth Support Worker
Woods’ home
08.2023 - 02.2024
Youth Support Worker
Choices Child & Adolescents Services
09.2022 - 07.2023
Diploma - Nursing
Ghana Health Service
Diploma in Kinesiology - Heath Studies
University of Regina
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance (available on request)
- Flexible to work weekend AM/PM shifts and float between locations
- Culturally aware and trauma-informed with experience in diverse community settings
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