Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Professional Profile
Languages
References
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Bola Ojuado

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Compassionate Community Disability Worker known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in personalized care planning, behavioral support strategies, and effective communication with individuals of diverse needs. Excel in empathy, active listening, and problem-solving, ensuring positive outcomes in supportive environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Disability Worker

Independent Counselling Enterprises Inc
Edmonton, Alberta
02.2023 - Current
  • Supporting Individuals to develop skills necessary to live independently in the community.
  • Actively listening to client's concerns while providing emotional support throughout their journey.
  • Assisting clients with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and mobility needs.
  • Providing support and assistance to individuals with disabilities in the community.
  • Participating in team meetings to develop strategies for working with clients.

Community Support Worker

Home Instead
Edmonton, AB
01.2023 - Current
  • Supporting individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings.
  • Assisting clients in developing life skills and independent living abilities.
  • Creating a safe environment by identifying potential risks and implementing appropriate interventions.
  • Ensured the physical safety of each client through regular check-ins and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Providing support to individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living.

Community Disability Worker

Robinhood Association
Sherwood Park, Canada
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided guidance and support to individuals with disabilities in their daily activities.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed such as calming an agitated person or de-escalating a situation involving potential harm.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided including progress notes and treatment plans.
  • Ensured that all relevant state regulations were met throughout the course of service delivery.
  • Administered medication in accordance with house guidelines to patients, tracking it on daily MAR.

Recruitment Counselor (practicum)

GROW Women Leaders
Edmonton, AB
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to create detailed job descriptions for open positions.
  • Managed applicant tracking systems to track progress of candidate applications through the recruitment process.
  • Assisted in developing selection criteria for evaluating prospective employees.
  • Promoted diversity initiatives throughout the recruiting process.

Education

Lagos State UNIVERSITY
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2016

Kanmi Comprehensive College
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2008

Settlement Studies

Norquest College
Edmonton, Alberta

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Client advocacy
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Record keeping
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Safety planning
  • Effective communication
  • Independent living support
  • First aid and CPR
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Assistive technology

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
  • Medication Administering
  • Trauma Informed care
  • Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
  • Care Professional Learning and Development
  • Food Handling Certification
  • Aboriginal Awareness
  • Abuse Prevention and Response Policy
  • Indigenous Culture
  • Abuse Protocol
  • Code of Ethics
  • Epilepsy
  • Ergonomics
  • Ethics of Touch
  • Safe Bathing & Hot Water Protocol
  • Suicide Intervention and Self Harm
  • Conflict Management
  • Cerebral Palsy

Volunteer Experience

Alberta Health Services (Recovery Alberta Mental Health and Addiction Services) 17480 Fort Road.

  • Assessed risk factors associated with suicide attempts or self-harm behaviors among patients.
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize patient behavior.
  • Applied crisis intervention techniques during patient emergencies.
  • Ensured safety and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of psychiatrist.

Action for Healthy Communities, Volunteer Experience, 10578-113 street NW, Edmonton, AB, 2024-11- Present.

  • Welcoming Visitors Greeting clients, community members, and partners in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Answering Inquiries Responding to phone calls, emails, and walk-in questions about services and programs.
  • Appointment Scheduling Managing calendars, booking meetings, and directing visitors to the appropriate staff members.
  • Multitasking & Problem-Solving Addressing immediate concerns, directing people to the right resources, and ensuring smooth front desk operations.

University of Alberta, Airport Welcome Ambassador, 1000 Airport Rd, Edmonton International Airport, 2024-08, 2024-09

  • Welcomed international students arriving in Canada, providing guidance and support as they adjusted to their new environment.,
  • Assisted with information dissemination and offered a warm, friendly presence to ease the student’s transition., Enhanced cross-cultural communication skills by working with diverse individuals.

Professional Profile

  • Intensive knowledge and experience in supporting clients of various ages, levels, and backgrounds.
  • Ideally have a bachelor’s degree with a comprehensive knowledge of Public Administration
  • Effective counselor and analyzer of the problems that can appear in the learning process.
  • Strong work ethic, able to handle multiple tasks with a result-oriented approach.
  • Ability to work independently, and in a team, take initiative, and work under time constraints.
  • Proficient in office administration and management.
  • Outstanding experience of directly dealing with clients and families independently.
  • Highly flexible and adaptable with various people and environments as a team

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Disability Worker

Robinhood Association
02.2024 - 09.2024

Recruitment Counselor (practicum)

GROW Women Leaders
02.2024 - 04.2024

Community Disability Worker

Independent Counselling Enterprises Inc
02.2023 - Current

Community Support Worker

Home Instead
01.2023 - Current

Lagos State UNIVERSITY

Kanmi Comprehensive College

Settlement Studies

Norquest College
Bola Ojuado