Ayo Daniel
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Support Worker with over three years of experience providing person-centered, trauma-informed care in residential and community settings. Experienced in youth engagement, mentorship, behaviour management, crisis intervention, medication administration, documentation, and life skills development. Dedicated in delivering quality skilled tailored to clients need. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent living Direct Support Worker
Reach Youth Services
Winnipeg, Canada
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and complex behavioural needs using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
- Assisted with medication administration, personal care, meal preparation, and daily routines.
- Promoted emotional well-being, social inclusion, and independent living skills.
- Facilitate recreational activities at home to enhance the mental and emotional well-being of patients.
- Carry out cleaning tasks, including sanitizing surfaces after meals, doing laundry, and fulfilling other home care responsibilities as needed by the patient.
- Serve meals to residents in accordance with their dietary restrictions and administer basic prescribed medications.
- Responded calmly to crisis situations while maintaining the safety of clients and staff.
- Encouraged youth participation in life-skills training, social activities, and goal-setting exercises.
Direct Support Professional
Service Beyond Support.
Winnipeg, Canada
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Developed trusting relationships with young teenager clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
- CPR
- Housekeeping tasks
- Daily living support
- Verbal and written communication
- Transportation services
Youth Direct Support Professional
Divine Home Care
Winnipeg, Canada
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided direct care, supervision, and support to individuals in a residential home while ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
- Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, harm-reduction support, and emotional assistance using Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) techniques.
- Built trusting relationships through mentorship, positive role modelling, and person-centered support.
- Assisted with meal preparation, medication administration, housekeeping, laundry, budgeting, grocery shopping, and daily living activities.
- Built positive and trusting relationships with youth through active listening, empathy, and consistent encouragement.
- Assisted youth in developing communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Maintained professional documentation including progress notes, shift reports, and incident documentation.
- Encouraged participation in community outings, recreational activities, and life skills programs to promote independence.
- Collaborated with team members to implement individualized support plans and achieve participant goals.
Education
Network and System Administration
Manitoba Institute of trades and Technology
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Social support
- CPR
- Housekeeping tasks
- Daily living support
- Verbal and written communication
- Transportation services
Certification
- First Aid training
- Manitoba drivers licence (5f)
- First Aid/ CPR Certification
- Drivers License (5F)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Timeline
Independent living Direct Support Worker
Reach Youth Services
02.2026 - 07.2026
Direct Support Professional
Service Beyond Support.
03.2025 - 01.2026
Youth Direct Support Professional
Divine Home Care
03.2023 - 08.2024
Network and System Administration
Manitoba Institute of trades and Technology