Busoye Akinyemi
Scarborough ,ON
Summary
I am a confident, motivated, and result-driven individual with over 5 years' experience in residence and transitional care services. Working with a high level of understanding of youth development and the issue of homelessness. Work well with high-risk, special needs and vulnerable populations. Expertise at solving health challenges while maintaining excellent team spirit. Demonstrated ability to react quickly in an emergency situation using sound judgment and emergency first aid training.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Assistant
ParaMED Health Care
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Under the guidance of the center's occupational therapist, assists patients in light physical exercises
- Assists the clients with meal preparation, laundry, ironing, vacuuming, general household cleaning and all forms of personal hygiene as stipulated in care plan and requirement
- Observing and reporting any changes in the client's physical or mental condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals or family members
- Develops activities that inspire social stimulation and discusses health topics with the clients
- Creates and enhances good rapports with clients, their families and friends while maintaining a supportive environment within client's homes
- Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs
- Helped individuals with mobility problems, other physical and intellectual disabilities; promoted mental and physical activities via companionship and recreation supporting transport residents as needed.
Home Support
New Direction
05.2013 - 03.2021
- Provide Care, support, and guidance for clients in recovery in a safe, protected, and non-judgmental way
- Assess and address the immediate and basic needs of the program's youth
- Supervise and monitor the program's overnight activities and ensure that policies, security and safety are maintained
- Contribute to building maintenance to ensure therapeutic milieu
- Maintained accurate records of clients interactions using CRM software
- Ensure the program delivery is congruent with company mission, vision, and philosophy.
Education
CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate -
Nova Scotia
01.2023
Maintaining a Clean and Healthy Environment (infection control) -
01.2021
Safety Precaution and Fall Precaution -
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
Obafemi Awolowo University - Ile-Ife
01.2013
Class 5 Driver License -
Skills
- Flexibility in prioritizing clients' needs and convenience
- Handled client's information with professionalism, preserving privacy and confidentiality
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suites)
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Able to lift a weight of 40kg conveniently
- Core competence in CPR, AED and First Aid
- Active listener and empathetic
- Exceptional verbal, written communication, and analytical skills
- Excellent all-round care skills including personal hygiene, cleaning and meal preparation
- Good ability to work with other client care staff in the delivery of optimum care to clients
Languages
4
References
Available on request
Volunteer Experience
Community and Social Worker, Redeemed Christian Church of God, 2015 - 2023, Assisted Registered Nurses when offering free checkups to participants., Participated in various health awareness campaigns., Supervised community training programs on Health Safety and Environments., Organized and mobilized about 85 seniors to participate in a health program tagged 'Health, Fitness and Wellness.'
Timeline
Home Care Assistant
ParaMED Health Care
04.2021 - 08.2024
Home Support
New Direction
05.2013 - 03.2021
CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate -
Nova Scotia
Maintaining a Clean and Healthy Environment (infection control) -
Safety Precaution and Fall Precaution -
Bachelor of Arts - English
Obafemi Awolowo University - Ile-Ife