HARRISON OKOJIE
Barrie,ON
Summary
A dedicated Developmental support Professional who offers physical support and mental stimulation to promote overall well-being. Thoroughly monitors symptoms and progress to enhance health outcomes. I am a highly reliable and self-motivated individual with effective employee-employer relation skills and excellent problem-solving strategies. Demonstrated exceptional organization skills and time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks according to importance, relevance and follow through task completion, with a good verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
Developmental support professional prepared to bring wealth of experience and impactful contributions to role. Proven ability to create supportive environments and facilitate developmental progress. Reliable team collaborator with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developmental Support Professional
Community Living Hamilton
09.2022 - Current
- Administer and record prescribed medication as per instructions from a medical practitioner.
- Provided direct care for residents such as bathing, dressing, grooming and ambulation.
- Meal preparation and supporting clients who needs support in feeding.
- Prepare and document client’s case notes and incident reports.
- Ensuring all health and safety protocols are always followed.
- Supporting clients with Behaviors to follow their Behavioral Support Plans.
- Fulfill other assigned duties as recommended by the team.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties.
Developmental Support Worker/Care Assistant
Seeplus Healthcare
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Ensure breakfast, lunch and dinner is prepared and assist clients with meals if they require assistance.
- Administer and record prescribed medication as per instructions from a medical practitioner and follow medication policies and procedures.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living.
- Provide care to clients as outlined in their care plans.
- Assist clients with their individual personal support plans to achieve their identified goals.
- Assist clients with bathing and dressing if they require assistance.
- Complete incident reports, daily logs, and any additional logs for clients.
- Monitor and report any change in client’s well-being.
- Transport and assist clients at appointments.
- Support clients at day programs
- Provide daily supervision.
- Ensure environment around residents are kept clean and safe.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties.
- Fulfil other related duties as assigned by the management team.
- Comply with Policies.
Healthcare Aide
St. Patrick's Health Care
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Supporting the development of strategies and delivery of services and supports according to life plans and personal outcomes.
- Providing case management to individuals on caseload and assisting with case management of other individuals supported.
- Ensuring that appropriate personal and physical care, crisis response, counseling and emotional support is provided.
- Participating in assessing the long-term service needs of individuals supported and of the program and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.
- Coordinating and providing direct support in the implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal and program outcomes.
- Maintaining documentation, monitoring finances for individuals supported and ensuring an appropriate standard of living for individuals supported.
- Locating housing and employment opportunities for individuals supported.
- Providing direction to staff regarding service delivery.
Education
B.Sc - Computer Science
Ambrose Alli University
01.2016
Skills
- Provided direct care for residents such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding and ambulation
- Encouraged client participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities
- Assisted with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and possesses a good kitchen hygiene
- Dedicated, honest, reliable, and provides emotional and social support to resident and families including-
- Palliative care
- Ability to learn new tasks and information quickly
- Detail conscious, organized, flexible and excellent team player
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding talent for assessing people's need and priorities
- Individualized support planning
- Patience and tolerance
- Professional boundaries
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certificate from the Canadian RedCross
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate
- Certificate of Home Care Assistant (HCA)
- Safe Management Certificate (SMG)
Personal Information
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Developmental Support Professional
Community Living Hamilton
09.2022 - Current
Developmental Support Worker/Care Assistant
Seeplus Healthcare
08.2020 - 06.2022
Healthcare Aide
St. Patrick's Health Care
10.2018 - 05.2020
B.Sc - Computer Science
Ambrose Alli University
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