Cynthia Olakanmi-Eko
WEST SAINT PAUL,Manitoba
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Turning Leaf Support Services
03.2021 - Current
- Prompting participants who are struggling with mental challenges/Addictions etc, to make safe choices, offer Risk management and safety planning.
- Helping to connect participants to resources in the community to support individuals that are impacted by street life and mental health crisis. (ADD, CLDS, Detox Centers, Shelters, food, Hygiene, Health, Bus passes, EIA, public Trustee etc)
- Ability to Advocate with legal issues such as: finding and securing a lawyer, interpreting probation and bail orders and condition, attending probation meetings.
- Helping participants who are in conflict with the law to attend appointments (Justice), completing of community service and to avoid high risk situations and behaviour.
- Ability to work in a team based settings and to make sound judgements (proper communication and documentation skills) and reporting of unusual occurrences to supervisors and case managers.
- Advocacy with apartments or living arrangements (finding and assisting a participant with applying for an apartment and negotiating rental agreements and submitting proper document for EIA payments)
- Transporting participants to medical/psychiatric evaluation and appointments, prompting them with hygiene, connecting them with family needs, Rehabilitation programmes and resources
- Money management assistance (budgeting, banking, bill payments)
- Ability to create rapport and connect with participants and also assist with transitions from institutions (eg incarceration, hospitalization and community living)
- Appropriate consumption of prescribed medication/ monitoring of general health
- Continuous education of studies related to community programs such as, (Harm reduction, drug awareness, NVCI, Suicide intervention, understanding boundaries, Gang awareness, etc)
- Ability to train new staff and assist with onboarding and shadowing (both new and old staffs)
- Conducted home visits to assess client living conditions and recommend improvements for better quality of life.
- Guided clients in developing social skills, enabling better interaction with others and reducing feelings of isolation.
- Documented client progress and communicated updates to care team, contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Assisted in creating safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Supported clients in accessing community resources, enhancing their integration and participation in community activities.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.
Child Care Worker
Winnipeg Child and Family Services
04.2016 - 03.2021
- Completing all necessary documentation while on shift. e.g signing of M.A.R sheet, Writing of daily logs, Staffs communication book, Incident reports, Resident’s body sheet, Narcotics/ Controlled drugs count ..etc
- Administration of meds and scheduling doctor’s, Vision and Dental appointments for residents upon their admission into the care system
- Meal preparations as menu plan and doing house chores while on shift
- Writing a case conference of residents before a meeting is scheduled with the social Worker and supervisor
- Experienced working with children/teenagers with various types of disabilities and mental illness (diagnosed/undiagnosed)
- Creating/planning and researching of recreational activities for resident in the care system
- Close observation watch of residents with suicidal ideation, and working with teenagers who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional, and aggressive difficulty in the care system
- Enhanced children''s social skills by facilitating group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and nap times, ensuring a structured and nurturing environment for the children.
- Coordinated with other staff members to plan and execute special events, such as holiday parties and community outreach programs.
Residential Support Worker
Dasch Inc
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Performing all activities of daily living with clients/residents
- Administering medication and filing of M.A.R when medication is administered
- Creating or formulating recreational activities for clients and transporting them for appointments. For instance, doctor's appointment, family visitation
- Assist client in carrying out daily routine and structure
- Ensured all client's needs are met (Food, safety, clothing, medical and educational)
- Relate to clients in a positive, constructive, growth-producing manner as worthwhile human beings and accepting of their ideas
- Consistency in approach of communication
- Avoiding power struggle, use of positive body language and touch.
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Delivered compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm and focused demeanor, following established protocols to ensure resident safety.
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care
Support Worker
Saint Joseph Orphanage and charity home
10.2009 - 05.2014
- Working to help troubled youths/residents in the society lead a better life. Engaging them in activities that positively distract them from bad and unhealthy activities
- Writing of incident reports and daily logs
- Formulating programs that helps them improve their overall well-being
- Performing housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and ensuring a safe environment for staff and residents
- Filling of the medication record sheet when medication is administered
- Creating/planning and researching of recreational activities for resident in the care system
- Close observation watch of residents with suicidal ideation, and working with teenagers who demonstrate a wide range of social, emotional, and aggressive difficulty in the care system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bowen University
Iwo,Osun State10-2007
High School Diploma -
Nickdel College Ibadan
Nigeria06-2001
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem resolution
- Active listening
- Dependable and responsible
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Support Worker
Turning Leaf Support Services
03.2021 - Current
Child Care Worker
Winnipeg Child and Family Services
04.2016 - 03.2021
Residential Support Worker
Dasch Inc
06.2014 - 03.2016
Support Worker
Saint Joseph Orphanage and charity home
10.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bowen University
High School Diploma -
Nickdel College Ibadan
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