HARRISON OKOJIE
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dedicated Developmental Support Professional committed to enhancing overall well-being through comprehensive physical support and mental stimulation. Expertise in monitoring symptoms and progress to drive improved health outcomes, coupled with a strong ability to foster supportive environments that facilitate developmental growth. Recognized for exceptional organizational and time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks while maintaining clear verbal and non-verbal communication. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adept at adapting to evolving needs within dynamic settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developmental Support Professional
Able 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
Languages
English
Full Professional
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)
Timeline
Developmental Support Professional
Able 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
Personal Information
Gender: Male