Adedamola Adekeye
Kamloops,BC
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated Caregiver committed to enhancing individuals' well-being through personalized support. Skilled in daily living assistance, mobility aid, medication management, and emotional companionship while promoting independence. Experienced in collaborating with healthcare professionals, monitoring health conditions, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. Strong interpersonal skills foster trusting relationships with clients and families. Adaptable, patient, and professional, delivering high-quality, person-centered care with empathy in diverse settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community and Residential worker(Casual)
Nexus Community Support Society
02.2024 - Current
- Provides life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills, and personal finance and implements personal service plans
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifting, transfers, hygiene, grooming, and toileting
- This may include transfer function duties such as gastrostomy feeding, tracheostomy management, and suction and bowel management
- Participate in various individual-focused activities in accordance with care plans
- Recognizes, analyzes, and deals with potential emergency situation such as individuals’ aggressive behavior to ensure no harm comes to the individual and/or public
- Report the problem to the supervisor
- Administer medication to individuals in accordance with established policy
- Assist in case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any difficulties
- Provides input to counsellors, professionals, with regard to the development of appropriate program plans to achieve residents' objectives, contributes to the evaluation of residents' progress and prepares reports
- Participate in the assessment, goal setting, and program planning (Personal Service Plan) for Individuals living in a residence
- Documents, Implements, and provides input into the evaluation of the program
- Performs residence maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, shovelling snow, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services
- Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
- Transport and assist residents to appointments, shopping or leisure activities
- Maintains reports such as statistics, logbooks, and daily activities on residents
- Identify social economic recreational and educational services in the community that will meet the individuals’ needs
- Perform other related duties as required
Residence Worker (Full-Time)
Active Care Youth and Services
11.2023 - Current
- Assist in the assessment, goal setting, and development of personalized service plans for individuals in a residential setting
- Maintain accurate documentation, implement program strategies, and contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of the program
- Accompanying clients to appointments, shopping trips, and social outings, ensuring they stay engaged in their community
- Assisting clients with daily hygiene routines, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming, to ensure they feel comfortable and well-cared for
- Offer support and companionship to individuals and families during times of illness, recovery, or significant life changes
- Helping clients maintain as much autonomy as possible, including using adaptive tools or technology to support their daily living
- Planning and cooking meals based on clients' dietary needs and preferences, while also offering assistance with eating when necessary
- Acting as a bridge between clients, their families, and healthcare professionals to keep everyone informed and ensure seamless care
- Staying flexible and responsive to clients’ evolving conditions, making necessary adjustments to their care plans and daily routines
- Offering hands-on support with movement, whether it’s helping clients transfer from bed to wheelchair, going for walks, or guiding them through physical therapy exercises
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals and families to create personalized care strategies that evolve with the client's needs
- Documenting care activities, health updates, and any concerns to provide accurate information for families and medical teams
- Helping clients take their prescribed medications correctly, monitoring vital signs, and keeping an eye on any changes in their physical or emotional well-being
- Monitoring clients’ well-being, handling emergencies calmly, and taking action to prevent potential risks
- Taking care of light housekeeping tasks like laundry, cleaning, and organizing to create a comfortable and healthy living space
- Provides life skills training that aligns with the persons preferences and goals such as emotional regulation, alternate behaviors in stressful situations and budgeting
- Identifies social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that align with the person(s) preferences and service plan
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Ilorin
Nigeria07-2010
Skills
- Proficient in following care plans, adhering to medication instructions, and closely monitoring clients' health conditions
- Demonstrates genuine concern for others' well-being, providing care with sensitivity and understanding
- Skilled in assessing situations and making sound decisions, particularly in emergencies
- Capable of performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting and assisting with mobility, while maintaining good personal health
- Open to working various shifts, including weekends, and holidays, and adjusting to evolving care requirements
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families
- Capable of handling multiple responsibilities efficiently, while ensuring quality care
- Proficient in both verbal and written communication to effectively engage with clients, families, and healthcare professionals
Certification
- Work Authorization
- Canadian Class 5 Driver’s License
- First Aid Certificate/CPR/AED/Canadian Red Cross
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Food Safe
Timeline
Community and Residential worker(Casual)
Nexus Community Support Society
02.2024 - Current
Residence Worker (Full-Time)
Active Care Youth and Services
11.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Ilorin