Experienced support professional prepared for this role, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Guelph Wellington
10.2024 - Current
Support clients with developmental disabilities in maintaining their independence
Monitor and document health status, including vital signs, to detect any changes
Administer medications and ensure adherence to prescriptions
Utilize Safe Management techniques to ensure the safety of pws and manage challenging behaviors by strictly following ISP's and BSP's.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and families to ensure comprehensive care
Performing housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a tidy living space for the pws.
Performed crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate challenging behaviors.
Trained new staff on best practices for direct support delivery, improving team efficiency and service quality.
Home Support Worker
Paramed Home Healthcare
11.2023 - 02.2025
Assisted clients with their disabilities to maintain their physical and emotional well
Helps in the residents daily activities such as feeding, bathing, toileting, etc
Ensured cleanliness and hygiene of individual living spaces while preparing their meals
Detect and report any signs of changes in the resident health status to the supervisor
Ensure that correct documentation of up-to-date care given to residents is recorded
Helps administer medications under a nurse's supervision and ensures they take them at the appropriate time
Developed individualized care plans that addressed the specific needs of the client
Caregiver
Snowdon Residence
01.2020 - 09.2023
Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses
Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
Providing support with mobility and transfers
Communicating effectively with the client, their family, and healthcare professionals
Documenting care activities and any changes in the client's condition
Ensuring a safe environment for the client by identifying and addressing potential hazards
Assisting with exercises or prescribed therapeutic activities
Education
Associate of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Lagos State College of Medicine
03-2019
Skills
First Aid and safety
Time management
Compassionate and Empathetic Communication
Interpersonal relations and respect
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Health Monitoring & Observation
Care Planning and Implementation
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Support
Regulation Compliance & Food Safety
Behavioral management & Interventions
Nutrition knowledge
Dementia Care
Alzheimer Care
Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Recreational Activities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED - Level C (Baby, Child & Adult CPR)
PSW - Personal Support Worker
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Guelph Wellington
10.2024 - Current
Home Support Worker
Paramed Home Healthcare
11.2023 - 02.2025
Caregiver
Snowdon Residence
01.2020 - 09.2023
Associate of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Direct Support Professional /Senior Direct Support Professional at Emmaus HomesDirect Support Professional /Senior Direct Support Professional at Emmaus Homes