Lydia Nwokolobia
Regina,SK
Summary
Dedicated Care 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 facility and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant House Lead
Thomas Circle Of Care
04.2024 - Current
- Ensures that all aspects of child care, such as programming, appointments, medications, visits, and reminders, are identified, recorded, and acknowledged daily by themselves or other staff members on duty.
- Reviews records and information from the previous shift and acknowledges them by initialing.
- Identifies and implements age-appropriate activities and programs that support the children’s learning and development, such as baking, gardening, reading, and games, ensuring children are actively engaged.
- May coordinate and provide transportation for children to appointments, such as medical, dental, eye, hearing, counseling, pediatric, or immunizations, and completes physician reports, informing the House Leader as needed.
- Prepares and serves meals following the Canada Food Guide and ensures that food handling and storage adhere to safety standards.
- Oversees the supervision of on-site staff during assigned shifts, ensuring all activities are carried out efficiently.
- Ensures compliance with staff-to-child ratios and promptly arranges for additional resources if needed, informing the House Leader of any time, attendance, or staffing concerns.
- Assists new staff in understanding their roles and responsibilities and answers any questions they may have, providing support to Child Care Providers in fulfilling their duties.
Childcare Provider
Thomas Circle of care
06.2022 - Current
- Established and maintained safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to the case records.
- Practiced gentle teaching with the kids and organized sensory play options to suit developmental stages.
- Provided a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Ensuring that kids' physical needs are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene, preparing meals, and administering medication as required by established guidelines, procedures, and instructions.
Youth Care Worker
Reena Group Home
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Administered first aid when necessary, maintaining a calm demeanor during emergencies and handling situations effectively.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health Studies
University of Regina
Regina, SK04.2024
Skills
- Client Intake Assessments
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Personal Care Assistance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Grocery Shopping
- Life Skills Development
- General Housekeeping
- Behavior Management
- Patient Transportation
Certification
- OHS Standard First Aid, CPR-C, and AED
- Medication Administration
- Food Safety Certifications
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- SafeTalk
Additional Information
- A Class 5 Drivers License
Timeline
Assistant House Lead
Thomas Circle Of Care
04.2024 - Current
Childcare Provider
Thomas Circle of care
06.2022 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Reena Group Home
02.2022 - 05.2022
- OHS Standard First Aid, CPR-C, and AED
- Medication Administration
- Food Safety Certifications
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- SafeTalk
Bachelor of Arts - Health Studies
University of Regina
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