Damilola Purity Bamijoko

Dynamic Community Support Worker with extensive experience at the Independent Living Housing Society, adept at crisis intervention and client assessment. Proven ability to enhance residents' quality of life through compassionate support and effective communication. Skilled in medication management and community resource coordination, fostering stability and personal development for diverse populations.

• Child Protection & Safeguarding
• Trauma-informed Practice
• Serving It Right Certificate
• Emergency First Aid/CPR Certificate (01/01/26)
• Advanced Food Safety Certificate (01/01/25)
• Take Home Naloxone Certificate (01/01/25)
• Caring About Food Safety (CAF) Certificate
• Overview of End-of-Life Care Certificate
• WHMIS Certification
• Communication & Cultural Competency Certificate

• Community Support Worker, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Lagos State Government Nigeria, 01/01/20, Present, Provided direct care and support to clients living with severe concurrent disorder of mental health conditions and substance addiction as they transit from homelessness to supportive housing., Coordinated with community partners and service providers to ensure clients received comprehensive care., Assisted clients in developing routines and achieving personal goals, targeted at community integration and housing retention such as improving self-care, house chores, cooking and social skills., Developed and facilitated personal and group therapy sessions and provided one-on-one counselling to help clients better cope with their symptoms., Provided emotional support and guidance to clients in crisis situations., Provided accurate and timely logs of client’s behaviours, progress and concerns to all teams involved in the care plan.
• Support Worker, Independent Living Housing Society of Greater Victoria BC, 01/01/20, Present, Provide daily support to residents in achieving independent living goals while ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being., Assist with personal care, medication reminders, meals preparation, and household tasks as needed., Encourage community participation and social engagement to enhance residents' quality of life., Provide emotional support and daily guidance to individuals in residential care, focusing on safety, stability, and personal development., Document care activities, report concerns, and collaborate with team members to implement individualized support plans.
• Youth Care Assistant, PossAbilities Health Care Services Inc., 05/01/24, 12/31/24, Supporting at-risk youth, including those with complex mental health diagnoses and challenging behaviors., Dealing with and management of Trauma-Informed Care principles, applying attachment-based and relational approaches to behavior management and emotional regulation., Administering and accurately documenting daily medications in line with health and safety standards., Responding to self-harm behaviors and suicide prevention through proactive monitoring, de-escalation techniques, and supportive intervention., Crisis intervention, daily routines, and active engagement with youth in both indoor and outdoor settings., Contribute meaningfully to care planning and implementation, working closely with professionals across disciplines to provide consistent, coordinated support for at-risk youth.