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GLORIA ANTWI

NORTH YORK,ON

Summary

Reliable Personal support worker that is easily adaptable with knowledge of personal and bedside care, various behavioral management strategies and intervention techniques, effective and interactive communication process and problem-solving skills, enthusiastically pursuing opportunities to add immediate value to a growing team. Friendly, engaging and inspired to help stabilize behavioral challenges. Also driven to apply an unfailing work ethic and commitment to meet objectives.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Boys and Girls Club
12.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated workshops every week based on changing needs to promote participation.

Respite Service Facilitator

Erinoakkids
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating activities of daily living for participants in the Respite Program
  • Engage in general client care including feeding, dressing, and bathing
  • Work towards maximizing client independence in day-to-day activities
  • Promote participation in leisure activities and social skill development
  • Operate transfer and mobility equipment
  • Full support for diapering and toileting.

Direct Support Worker

Wood green, Community Services
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Supported clients one on one or in a group to analyze needs, skills, strengths and limitations
  • Assessed the effectiveness of treatment programs by tracking client's behavioral and physical changes
  • Assisted with personal hygiene, transportation to doctor's office, outdoor recreational activities, and errands
  • Maintained a safe environment and provided quality patient care by adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Personal Support Worker

Concierge
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Supported clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert
  • Changed nonsterile dressings and gave medications as instructed by the supervisors.

Babysitter

Silty
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Monitored children while parents were away
  • Catered to children's nutritional needs by preparing food according to their tailored needs
  • Arranged activities and games to promote learning and to keep the children busy while maintaining a safe and fun environment
  • Communicated with parents and guardians about daily activities, needs and any behavior observed of their children.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Special Education

University of Education Winneba

Diploma degree - Personal Support Worker, Technology

CLI College of Business, Health

High School diploma - undefined

Sam Boakye Secondary School

Skills

  • AREAS OF EXPERTISE / SKILLS
  • Advocating for others
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Creative problem solving and decision making
  • Fostering independence in others
  • Supporting people and showing Initiative
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills
  • Resilience

Certification

Health and safety awareness certificate: Toronto, 2022 First aid training and CPR certificate: Toronto, 2023

Timeline

Respite Service Facilitator

Erinoakkids
02.2023 - 06.2023

Direct Support Worker

Wood green, Community Services
10.2022 - 02.2023

Boys and Girls Club
12.2021 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Concierge
12.2021 - 10.2022

Babysitter

Silty
03.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Education - Special Education

University of Education Winneba

Diploma degree - Personal Support Worker, Technology

CLI College of Business, Health

High School diploma - undefined

Sam Boakye Secondary School

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