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David Bwengye

Toronto,ON

Summary

.Empathetic and focused professional offering several years of youth interaction and mentoring. Academic background in psychology and child development with passion for helping at-risk youth to access community resources and support.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child and Youth Worker

CCAS, Here4You
Oakville, Canada
07.2024 - Current
  • Provide client support to youth with disability/behavioral issues
  • Monitor and document logs, incident reports, medication, and other documents
  • Schedule and organize appointments
  • Order supplies and maintain inventory levels appropriately.

Community Service Worker

Somali Immigrant Aid Organization
Toronto, Canada
04.2022 - Current
  • Conducted initial screenings to assess client eligibility and facilitate their integration into the program
  • Provided informative tours of the program, explaining rules, policies, and fire safety procedures.
  • Maintain professional customer service skills, establishing and nurturing relationships with client’s providers and staff.
  • Addressed inquiries, requests and complaints with a higher level of professionalism and courtesy.
  • Utilized knowledge of client’s diverse needs to provide appropriate referral services and support information.
  • Assisted clients in meeting the goals outlined in their service plans through tailored referrals and support.

Outreach Volunteer

New African Canadians (NAC)
Toronto, Canada
01.2020 - Current
  • Connect community members to resources and social services for case settlement anxiety.
  • Attend Zoom sessions on mental health, advocacy, and settlement priorities for updated info.

Development Support Worker

Peak Healthcare College
North York, Canada
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Aided the Registered Practical Nurse in facilitating client admissions, and transfers, departures as well as assisting with orientation to staff, residents, and surroundings.
  • Assisted clients with personal care tasks, including hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Provided comprehensive care for bedridden clients, including positioning, assistance with elimination, skin care, meal delivery and feeding.
  • Administered topical medication such as skin care creams and lotions following prescribed guidelines.
  • Utilized appropriate equipment and lifting devices for safe resident/client handling, including electric, hydraulic, and manual devices.
  • Supported residents/clients in daily exercise routines and the use of rehabilitative equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and canes.
  • Monitored and ensured compliance with prescribed dietary consistency for residents, assisting with feeding and utilizing adaptive eating devices as necessary.
  • Documented and maintained record records of resident’s dietary intake, ensuring proper hygienic and oral care after meals.

Security Guard

Security Management Services
North York, Canada
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property, and monitoring surveillance equipment and access points.
  • Ensured the security of premises and personnel through regular patrols of the property and monitoring surveillance equipment, and managing access points.
  • Maintained professional boundaries with clients, staff, and community partners while adhering to all shelter policies and procedures.
  • Compiled detailed reports documenting observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
  • Offered crisis intervention and conflict resolution support as needed during shifts.

Education

Diploma - Community Service Worker

Canadian Business College
Toronto, ON

Diploma - DSW

Peak Health Care College
North York, ON

Diploma - Education

Skills

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Culturally sensitive care
  • Youth empowerment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Conflict resolution
  • Behavior management
  • Client progress documentation
  • Incident monitoring
  • Creating safe environments
  • Inclusive environments
  • Fostering growth
  • Fostering resilience
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Relationship-building
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Shift-based work experience

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid, Dec 05 2022-Dec 06 2025
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training, 2025
  • Safe Management Interventions, 2025
  • Addictions and Mental Health, 2025, ongoing

Volunteer Experience

Outreach Volunteer, New African Canadians (NAC), Toronto, ON, 01/01/20, Present, Connect community members to resources and social services for case settlement anxiety, Attend Zoom sessions on mental health, advocacy, and settlement priorities for updated info

Timeline

Child and Youth Worker

CCAS, Here4You
07.2024 - Current

Community Service Worker

Somali Immigrant Aid Organization
04.2022 - Current

Development Support Worker

Peak Healthcare College
02.2021 - 02.2022

Outreach Volunteer

New African Canadians (NAC)
01.2020 - Current

Security Guard

Security Management Services
01.2019 - 02.2020

Diploma - Community Service Worker

Canadian Business College

Diploma - DSW

Peak Health Care College

Diploma - Education

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