Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
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Aminat Agbaje

Scaborough,Ontario

Summary

Skilled community and social service specialist with solid history of success in promoting activism, leading program operations and garnering grass-roots support. Focused on speaking out against Drug abuse and mental health related problems and teaching young people important world-changing skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Support Worker

Homes First Society
Toronto, ON
10.2023 - Current

• Administered care to clients who are facing issues of poverty, mental health, addictions, abuse, social

isolation and more.

• Actualized and Demonstrated ability to work with people with hoarding behaviors and who have mental health and addiction issues.

  • Supported individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings.

• Supervised daily hygiene and skills to promote self-sufficiency.

• Interviewed patients or members via phone or in-person to gather personal and sensitive information and determined eligibility for various outreach programs.

• Adopted case management as a tool to support residents in meeting their goals.

• Furnished support including work readiness, basic life management skills, anger management,addiction counseling, assertive communication, setting goals, giving and receiving feedback, self-

esteem, conflict resolution, problem solving and managing change.

  • Utilized supportive, educational approach to promote improved functioning and meet client needs.
  • Educated clients and community members about mental or physical illness, substance abuse, medication-assisted treatment and available community resources.
  • Supported clients during medical appointments, advocating on their behalf when needed.
  • Provided emotional support and encouragement throughout treatment process.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving clients in order to protect their safety.
  • Ensured the physical safety of each client through regular check-ins and monitoring of behaviors.

Community Support Worker

Hearts of Hope Shelter
Lagos,Nigeria, Nigeria
02.2017 - 01.2022
  • Ensured the physical safety of each client through regular check-ins and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Monitored medications and assisted with medication administration as needed.
  • Created a safe environment by identifying potential risks and implementing appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress, services provided, and any issues encountered.
  • Facilitated recreational activities that encouraged socialization and skill development.
  • Supervised community outings, enabling clients to achieve maximum personal independence.
  • Served as an advocate for clients in securing resources such as housing, employment.
  • Counseled clients on mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse.
  • Collaborated with community members to educate public regarding issues such as drug abuse prevention and traffic safety.

Education

Associate of Arts - Law And Justice Studies

Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun State Nigeria
08.2019

Post Graduate Certificate - Community Support Worker

Evergreen College
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Emotional Awareness
  • People Skills
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Team Management
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Problem Resolution
  • Client Needs Assessments
  • Drug Abuse Prevention
  • Community Outreach
  • Patient Assessment
  • Behavioral Support
  • Social Integration
  • Counseling
  • Documentation Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • First Aid&CPR
  • Naloxone
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Toronto Shelter Standards

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Support Worker

Homes First Society
10.2023 - Current

Community Support Worker

Hearts of Hope Shelter
02.2017 - 01.2022

Associate of Arts - Law And Justice Studies

Olabisi Onabanjo University

Post Graduate Certificate - Community Support Worker

Evergreen College
Aminat Agbaje