Augustine Obasi
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Offering compassionate nature and natural ability to relate to young individuals, eager to learn and grow in supportive environment. Brings understanding of importance of behavior management and effective communication. Ready to use and develop active listening and conflict resolution skills as a Youth Care Worker.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Eagles Nest Youth Ranch
01.2023 - Current
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Improved communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, addressing urgent concerns promptly while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among program participants, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding within the group setting.
- Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
- Ensured proper medication administration for individuals under my care according to doctors'' orders.
- Developed strong rapport with families, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure the best possible care for their children.
- Established clear expectations for behavior within the residential facility, reinforcing accountability among youths in our care.
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
Mental Health Support Worker
Falcon Recruitment And Training Agency
12.2019 - 08.2023
- Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
- Encouraged self-care among patients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
- Maintained confidentiality while documenting patient information according to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing empathetic and compassionate support in daily activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided effective crisis intervention services during emergencies, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for patients struggling with maladaptive patterns such as aggression or selfharm.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by monitoring behaviors and implementing safety protocols when necessary.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics by maintaining open communication with colleagues about shared caseloads.
- Enhanced medication adherence with thorough education on side effects, dosing schedules, and potential interactions.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Assisted psychiatrists and therapists in gathering data for assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Maiduguri
Borno01.2005
Skills
- Youth Supervision
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Behavior management
- Self-care techniques
- Recreational activities
- Youth Advocacy
- Compassionate and Empathetic
- Excellent Communication skills
- Good Team player
- Result oriented
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
• Adult/Child/infant/CPR & First Aid & AED 2023
• Equality, Diversity and human Rights (NHS UK 2023)
• Basic Life Support (NHS UK 2023)
• Fire Safety (NHS UK 2023)
• Health, Safety & Welfare (NHS UK 2023)
• Data Security Awareness (NHS UK 2023)
• Safeguarding Adult (Level 1-NHS UK 2023)
• Safeguarding children (Level 1-NHS UK 2023)
• Infection, Prevention and Control (Level 2-NHS UK 2023)
• Safeguarding Adult (Level 2-NHS UK 2023)
• Relating to People (Mod 4-NHS UK 2023)
• Mental Health Act (NHS UK 2023)
• Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (NHS UK 2023)
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management (NHS UK
2023)
• Ligature Awareness (NHS UK 2023)
• Food Hygiene (NHS UK 2023)
• Safeguarding Adult (Level 3-NHS UK 2023)
• The Care Act-Assessment and Eligibility (NHS UK 2023)
• Patient Safety Syllabus Training (level 1-NHS UK 2023)
• Prevention Radicalization-Basic Awareness training (level 1-NHS UK 2023)
• Prevention Radicalization-WRAP (Level 3-NHS UK 2023)
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) - 2022
• Core skills training framework (CSTF) produced by skills for health guidelines. -2021
• Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA). -2021
• Proper Organization planning in site management skills. – 2020
References
Available on request
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Eagles Nest Youth Ranch
01.2023 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Falcon Recruitment And Training Agency
12.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Maiduguri
• Adult/Child/infant/CPR & First Aid & AED 2023
• Equality, Diversity and human Rights (NHS UK 2023)
• Basic Life Support (NHS UK 2023)
• Fire Safety (NHS UK 2023)
• Health, Safety & Welfare (NHS UK 2023)
• Data Security Awareness (NHS UK 2023)
• Safeguarding Adult (Level 1-NHS UK 2023)
• Safeguarding children (Level 1-NHS UK 2023)
• Infection, Prevention and Control (Level 2-NHS UK 2023)
• Safeguarding Adult (Level 2-NHS UK 2023)
• Relating to People (Mod 4-NHS UK 2023)
• Mental Health Act (NHS UK 2023)
• Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (NHS UK 2023)
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management (NHS UK
2023)
• Ligature Awareness (NHS UK 2023)
• Food Hygiene (NHS UK 2023)
• Safeguarding Adult (Level 3-NHS UK 2023)
• The Care Act-Assessment and Eligibility (NHS UK 2023)
• Patient Safety Syllabus Training (level 1-NHS UK 2023)
• Prevention Radicalization-Basic Awareness training (level 1-NHS UK 2023)
• Prevention Radicalization-WRAP (Level 3-NHS UK 2023)
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) - 2022
• Core skills training framework (CSTF) produced by skills for health guidelines. -2021
• Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA). -2021
• Proper Organization planning in site management skills. – 2020
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