GRACE ADEOYE
Oshawa
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience at Disability support Services, specializing in supporting individuals with autism. Proven ability in crisis intervention and medication administration, while fostering emotional support and independence. Committed to enhancing clients' quality of life through effective communication and personalized care strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Community resources & Support Services
Toronto
01.2024 - Current
- Residential Support
- Day programs
- Community outreach
- Respite Care
- Counselling & Therapy
- Recreation & Leisure activities
DSW
ECN Care Services/Community Living Toronto
Toronto
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided support, role modeling and security to residents dealing with Autism and other spectrum disorders during the Covid 19 outbreak
- Rotating supervisory role amongst direct support workers and assign weekly work assignments.
- Maintained a cordial relationship with the clients, families and staff by using clear communication to relay information, provide emotional comfort and professional ethics
- Clerical documentation and data entry of incident reports, progress notes, communication log and emails.
- Follow program models to ensure residential youth develop permanency with family, safe and stable living within family, continued education, proper hygiene through health and wellness, thriving social skill, community connectedness, safe and stable living within the community utilizing acquired skills.
- Medication administration
- Observed, assessed and reported changes in behaviors, physical ability and activities
- Provided feedback to Applied Behavior Analyst regarding areas of program implementation
Disability Support Worker
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Cared for and provide at-risk youths with emotional, social, and vocational support
- Served as a positive role model to the youths and redirecting them accordingly
- Prepared full meals and snacks for clients following nutritional guidelines
- Monitored and assisted clients in taking prescribed medication
- Performed administrative duties including completing the MAR sheet, communication/log books, and incident report
- Apply conflict resolution skills to successfully mediate workplace conflict issues.
- Ensure safety compliance, safe working conditions, safe procedures and practices, and adherence to them as set out in the workplace safety and health act.
Health Care Support Worker
ECN Care Services/Hellenic Long-Term Home for the Aged
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Adhered to individual Plans of Care as determined by the supervisor
- Facilitated resident's movement and transfers to attend meetings, treatment and events
- Assisted residents with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living
- Provided cognitive, social, emotional and psychological support to the residents
- Ensured residents were protected from exposure to hazardous waste, potential physical obstacles and other safety issues by complying with government and agencies policies
- Noted any changes in health or behavior of residents into database to be relayed to medical staff
- Helping residents deal with problems and become independent
- Provided individuals with emotional, physical, social, and vocational support in a respectful and caring manner
- Assisted individuals with personal hygiene, grooming and daily ADLs, laundry, shopping, and general housekeeping
- Maintain effective communication with the Residential Manager, other staff members, and individuals.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
College of Health Technology
IJERO EKITI01.2016
BACHELOR -
University Of of Ado Ekiti
Ekiti, NIGERIA01.2012
Skills
- Working with people with disabilities
- Caring for and supporting people with autism
- Ability to prioritize and work according to prioritization
- Ability to understand and familiarize with clients' care-plan
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Laundry
- Dishwashing
- Preparing shopping lists
- Grocery shopping
- Behavioral support
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- Emotional support
- Client assessment
- Safety compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Administer medication
Certification
- Certificate in Public Health
- Certificate in Health and Safety
- Clean Criminal Clear
- CPR/First Aid
- AODA
- Crisis Intervention
- Safety Management Group
- Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour
- Workers Health and Safety Awareness
- Crisis Prevention
- Love and Care
Personal Information
Title: Disability/Residential Support Worker
Timeline
DSP
Community resources & Support Services
01.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
11.2020 - 12.2020
DSW
ECN Care Services/Community Living Toronto
01.2020 - 12.2023
Health Care Support Worker
ECN Care Services/Hellenic Long-Term Home for the Aged
09.2018 - 08.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
College of Health Technology
BACHELOR -
University Of of Ado Ekiti
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