ABIMBOLA MARIAM BOLARINWA
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Dedicated Social Service Worker with expertise in case management, crisis intervention, and resource navigation. Committed to empowering diverse populations by managing high-volume caseloads and ensuring access to essential services. Transforms client outcomes through effective advocacy and resource support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Living North Halton
Milton, Canada
08.2024 - Current
- Execute personalized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) for all individuals with complex mental health diagnosis.
- Manage a diverse caseload of individuals with intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, and mental health challenges using a person-centered and equity-based approach.
- Identify early behavioural anecedents and proactively engaged necessary interventions to mitigate behavioural or emotional outbursts.
- Utilize approved crisis intervention strategies and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI/CPI) techniques to safely de-escalate behavioural crisis when supporting individuals with high-risk behaviors.
- Conducted post behaviour debriefing with clients and team members to identify triggers, behaviours and suggest better coping strategies.
- Advocate for clients' needs through effective communication with team members and community resources, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
- Facilitate access to community supports, connection programs, housing resources, and health services to enhance client well-being with the long term goal to promote independence and social integration.
- Committed to involving individuals we support to become more involved in their communities while maintaining independence and a better quality of life.
- Maintain accurate case notes, prepare reports, update service plans, update client records, and data entry in line with agency policies and provincial standards.
Personal Support Worker
VHA Home Health Care
Toronto, Canada
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Supported 60+ community clients including seniors, youth, and individuals with disabilities by providing physical, mental and emotional support to help them function at maximum capacities.
- Supported clients living with dimentia, schizophrenia, anxiety and other mental health diagnosis through difficult mental health crisis as needed.
- Monitored and documented client behavior, health status, and safety concerns, ensuring timely reporting to care teams for informed decision-making.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks and psychosocial needs, promoting dignity, autonomy, and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with families and multidisciplinary professionals to coordinate comprehensive support services tailored to individual client needs.
- Conducted environmental reviews and helped clients navigate community programs and services that work and support individualized care.
Social Service Worker (Practicum)
The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO)
Toronto, Canada
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted intake assessments for community members and assisted clients with housing applications, income supports, and government benefits to enhance access to essential services.
- Supported over 50 clients with employment referrals, community and government service navigation assistance, and access to settlement resources.
- Assisted in delivering seniors’ programs and community education initiatives by designing and executing program, reporting program outcomes while upholding confidentiality and documentation standards.
- Responded to phone calls and addressed inquiries to resolve community members' concerns, ensuring effective communication and support.
- Performed data entry, maintained confidential client files, and supported with program reporting documentation to the Ministry.
Community Development Facilitator
Grupo Quepos
, Costa Rica
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated empowerment and mental health group sessions for youth and mothers, enhancing community engagement.
- Facilitated community workshops to enhance local development initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify project needs and resources.
- Developed training materials for community engagement and capacity building.
- Developed and executed community service programs fostering inclusion and wellness among participants.
Personal Support Worker Student
Kensington Gardens, Spadina
Toronto, Ontario
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing and feeding.
- Supported seniors living with mental health conditions including dimentia, anxiety, schizophrenia or psychosis to achieve daily goals.
- Used gentle and persuasive communication interventions to attend to client behavioural crisis.
- Monitored, documented and reported changes in resident's health and behaviors to appropriate supervisory channels.
Education
Mental Health & Addiction (PGD) -
Algonquin College
Ottawa07-2026
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Centennial College
Toronto01-2024
Personal Support Worker -
Evergreen College
Toronto01-2021
BA - Linguistics & Communication Arts
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria01-2012
Skills
- Case management
- Needs assessment
- Eligibility assessment
- Resource navigation
- Support planning
- Crisis intervention
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Record management
- Data management
- Regulatory compliance
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion practices
Certification
- Homelessness Shelter Worker Certification, Centennial College, 01/01/24
- Indigenous Knowledge Certification, Centennial College, 01/01/24
- CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 01/01/25
- First Aid & CPR/AED, Canadian Red Cross, 01/01/25
- WHMIS 2015
- AODA
Professional Affiliation
Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), Registered Member
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Living North Halton
08.2024 - Current
Social Service Worker (Practicum)
The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO)
01.2024 - 04.2024
Community Development Facilitator
Grupo Quepos
09.2023 - 12.2023
Personal Support Worker
VHA Home Health Care
03.2021 - 08.2024
Personal Support Worker Student
Kensington Gardens, Spadina
12.2020 - 02.2021
Mental Health & Addiction (PGD) -
Algonquin College
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Centennial College
Personal Support Worker -
Evergreen College
BA - Linguistics & Communication Arts
University of Ibadan