Open To Work
ADEBISI TAIWO
Peterborough
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate Support Worker experienced in providing care for children, youth, and the elderly. Delivered specialized support through effective crisis intervention and conflict resolution strategies. Focused on promoting teamwork and collaboration to enhance community engagement and individual potential.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Support Worker
Safe haven project for community living
Toronto
01.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and group support to residents with mental health issues.
- Provided emotional support to residents in daily living activities.
- Assisted residents with personal care and hygiene needs.
- Advocated for resident needs during team meetings and case reviews.
- Trained new staff on resident support protocols and procedures.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and regulations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Direct Support Worker
Community living Oakville
Oakville
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans for community integration.
- Collaborated with families and team members to ensure consistent support.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs within the community services framework.
- Provided emotional support to enhance clients' well-being and independence.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote socialization and engagement.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Direct Support Worker
Vita Community Living
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans for community integration.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote socialization and engagement.
- Collaborated with families and team members to ensure consistent support.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Organized the environment so it was safe for clients with cognitive or physical disabilities.
- Educated family members regarding the needs of their loved one and how best to support them.
- Instructed individuals on proper nutrition guidelines based on individual dietary needs.
Education
College diploma - Developmental Support Worker
CLI College
Toronto, ONBachelor of Science - Biology Education
Ekiti State University
Ado Ekiti 10.2012 - 08.2016
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Care plan development
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior management expertise
- Developmental disabilities expertise
- Special Education
- Autism Experience
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Senior Care
- Childcare
- Instructional Support
- Individualized support
- Family collaboration
- Resident advocacy
- Skill Development
- Caregiving
- Nursing
- Home Care
- Nutritional Support
- Dietary Assistance
- Hospital Experience
- Experience with Children
- Environmental Safety
- Documentation management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Supervisory experience
- Mentoring
- Recreational facilitation
- English
- Resident advocacy
- Individualized support
- Family collaboration
Certification
- Standard First Aid/AED/CPR Training
- Current crisis intervention training
- Safety Management
- Pharmacology
- G class Driver's license
Languages
English - Advanced
Timeline
Resident Support Worker
Safe haven project for community living
01.2024 - Current
Direct Support Worker
Community living Oakville
03.2023 - 12.2025
Direct Support Worker
Vita Community Living
07.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology Education
Ekiti State University
10.2012 - 08.2016
College diploma - Developmental Support Worker
CLI College