EVANS IHEANYICHUKWU EMENIKE
Milton,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
COMMUNITY LIVING OAKVILLE
Oakville, Ontario
06.2025 - Current
- Supported clients in developing social skills and community involvement.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to the team.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational and educational activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address client needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Implemented behavior management strategies as directed by supervisors.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Disability Support Worker
KENTRICK CENTRE FOR HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Volunteer Experience
Specialist Hospital
Gwagwalada, Nigeria
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Gwagwalada - Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
- Helped Clients with bathroom needs, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
- Assisted in washing and dressing patients, focusing on their well-being.
- Managed client feeding, following dietary guidelines.
- Observed and recorded vital signs, blood pressure, and temperatures accurately.
- Responded promptly to client calls, providing necessary assistance for enhanced comfort.
- Gwagwalada - Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Support Worker
Divine Homes
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
- Assisted clients with daily personal care routine and domestic tasks such as bathing, feeding, toileting, mobility, laundry, meal preparation, housekeeping, and general hygiene.
- Ensured clients' health, safety, and welfare by utilizing practices set in place.
- Handled potential emergencies, to ensure the safety of clients and the public.
- Helped clients achieve their individual short-term goals and long-term goals and needs listed in the client's support plans.
- Coordinated with doctors, therapists, and pharmacists to carry out the health plan, working with parents, schools, police, and other community groups and organizations.
- Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Intern
Institute of Human Virology
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Cadastral - Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
- Collected specimens both in the field and lab for later analysis under controlled laboratory conditions.
- Conducted research on genetics and various human life cycles.
- Conducted tests for Hepatitis B, HIV, and other viral infections, and administered medications to exposed clients.
- Monitored CD4 count and viral load to ensure the well-being of clients.
- Cadastral - Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener12-2025
Animal And Environmental Biology
ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria, NigeriaSkills
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Knowledge of behavioral strategies
- Trustworthiness
- High level of client confidentiality
- Compassionate
- Good listening and Communication skills
- Objectiveness
- Teamwork
- Attention to details
- Accuracy
- Following policies and procedures
- Time-management
- Ability to meet all deadlines
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Ability to interact with people of all demographics
- Ability to resolve conflicts
- Care plan development
- Client transportation
- Personal care assistance
- Emergency response
- Family communication
- Client care strategies
- Behavior management
- Communication skills
Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level c
- G License
Languages
1,4
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
COMMUNITY LIVING OAKVILLE
06.2025 - Current
Disability Support Worker
KENTRICK CENTRE FOR HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
01.2024 - 02.2025
Volunteer Experience
Specialist Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2023
Support Worker
Divine Homes
01.2021 - 06.2022
Intern
Institute of Human Virology
01.2019 - 06.2019
Post-Graduate Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Animal And Environmental Biology
ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY
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