Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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FAITH OKORO

Kamloops

Summary

Empathetic Support Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital, residential and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Child Care Giver

Anaka Home Care
09.2024 - Current

• Assisting with personal hygiene, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

• Preparing and serving nutritious meals, considering sensory sensitivities or dietary restrictions.

• Establishing and maintaining routines to provide consistency and structure.

• Encouraging communication skills through speech, sign language, or alternative communication devices.

• Supporting the child in developing social and emotional skills, such as understanding emotions, sharing, and interacting with peers.

• Engaging in activities that enhance motor skills, cognitive development, and problem-solving.

• Supervising the child to prevent self-injury or harm due to lack of danger awareness.

• Childproofing the environment to address specific risks (e.g., elopement or sensory-seeking behaviors).

• Being prepared for emergencies, including knowing how to handle meltdowns or medical situations.

Personal Support Worker

The Okolie Family
11.2021 - 04.2024
  • Provided one-on-one support to client fostering a safe and supportive environment
  • Monitor and administer medication according to prescription
  • Plan and prepare nutritious meals based on dietary restrictions and preferences
  • Maintain accurate records of resident care, progress notes, and incident reports
  • Provided life skills training such as meal preparation, budgeting, housekeeping, personal care skills and personal finance and implements individual plans
  • Monitored and assessed progress while adjusting support strategies as necessary

Caregiver

Fadmar Homecare
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Collaborated with various teams to ensure comprehensive care and effective communication
  • Assisted client in the formulation and implementation of personalized care plans to address unique needs and goals
  • Accompanied clients to important appointments, shopping trips and drives
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
  • Engaged clients in physical and mental health activities to sustain their quality of life
  • Helped clients to carry out instructions recommended by health professionals
  • Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses

Education

High School Diploma -

Delta State Polytechnic
Nigeria
01-2016

GED -

Delta State Polytechnic
Nigeria
01-2019

Skills

    Problem-Solving

    Time Management

    Empathy and Compassion

    Flexibility

    Good Communication Skills

    Community integration

    Patient observations

    Ethical decision making

    Personal care

    Meal preparation

    Housekeeping

    Documentation

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

First Aid & CPR, 2024


Timeline

Home Child Care Giver

Anaka Home Care
09.2024 - Current

Personal Support Worker

The Okolie Family
11.2021 - 04.2024

Caregiver

Fadmar Homecare
08.2020 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Delta State Polytechnic

GED -

Delta State Polytechnic
FAITH OKORO