Hardworking, reliable, good team player, and empathetic individual. Always seeking to improve and utilize knowledge and skills acquired in social and community services.
Experience working with children, youth, seniors, families, alcohol and drug users as well as individuals with developmental disabilities with focus on clients' care and counseling environment; acting as a trusted listener.
Experience working with marginalized population such as refugees, HIV/AIDS survivors, first nations, and those living in underdeveloped communities.
Positive, reliable, good team player, and fluent in English, French, and Swahili.
Supervisory, mentorship/coaching, advocacy, referral experience, and Client centered approach.
Computer literate with proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, excel, and email.
Accurate and detailed correspondence and record keeping duties.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor Assistant/Community Disability Support Worker
Entrust Disability Services
10.2022 - Current
Assist in administering medication and/or communicating health concerns
Engage in home maintenance activities i.e., cleaning, laundry, decorating, etc
Attend/follow up with medical appointments, administer First Aid as needed.
Health Care Aide
Lifestyle Options retirement Communities
06.2021 - Current
Assist with activities of daily living, such as grooming, dressing, and bathing
Follow Care Plans and report any changes or concerns
Assist in administering, monitoring, and recording medication.
Health Care Aide
Allen Gray Continuing Care Center
11.2020 - 07.2023
Responded to health care needs as well as emergency and routine health and safety situations
Attended to residents who need help with activities of daily living (grooming, hygiene, and mobility).
Community Support Worker
Community Living Owen Sound and District
06.2019 - 07.2020
Assisted in Administering medication and first aid to clients as required
Empowered clients in their home and community to achieve personal success and encourage independence in skill development
Built professional relationship with clients and ultimately enhanced their quality of life.
Guest and Residents Attendant - Cares
Seasons Retirement Home
01.2019 - 09.2019
Provided services and interacted with residents and their family members in a professional manner
Developed and maintained effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues and residents
Promoted wellness in the community among service team members, residents, and guests.
Education
Certificate in Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project -
University of Toronto And The Centre For Addiction And Mental Health (CAMH)
Toronto, ON
08.2023
Diploma in Community Support Worker -
Robertson College
Edmonton, AB
07.2023
Certificate in Personal Support Worker -
Georgian College
Owen Sound, ON
04.2020
Bachelor's degree in social work -
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technology