IFEDAYO BOLAJI
Winnipeg,Manitoba
Summary
- Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
- Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Counselor
NRHA
THOMPSON, MANITOBA
05.2023 - Current
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine their needs and provide the necessary support.
- Built and deepened partnerships with healthcare administrators, medical directors, and nursing supervisors.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Encouraged clients to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
- Educated clients on managing mental health disorders and identifying signs and symptoms of relapse.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
Community Addiction Worker
NRHA
THOMPSON, MANITOBA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assists in the delivery of Substance Abuse and Recovery service to rural communities.
- Case Management and file documentation
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Intake assessment of community clients to recommend the right rehabilitation program areas include, but are not limited to Adult treatment, Impaired Driver, Gambling, and Youth Services.
- One on One individual Counselling
Residential Support Worker
ADDICTION FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA
Thompson, Manitoba
07.2016 - 04.2023
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Created opportunities for residents to build and exercise coping skills for common triggers and situations.
- Dispensed medications and documented passes to update individual records.
- Planned and implemented appropriate activities to encourage residents to be social and active.
- Completed bed, welfare and security checks on residents.
- Assist in room cleaning
Social Work Intern
CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY
Thompson, Manitoba
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Identified age and need-appropriate mental health services.
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy in individual and group settings.
- Visited clients at residences to assist courts with custody decisions and conduct home study assessments.
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
- Collaborated with community agencies to offer clients additional support.
- Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB04.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Aide
ROBERTSON COLLEGE
Winnipeg, MB04.2016
Skills
- Educational Support
- Case Needs Assessments
- Client Advocacy
- Case Documentation
- Case Management
- Community Referrals
- Patient-Centered Care
- MS Office
- Home Visits
Timeline
Rehabilitation Counselor
NRHA
05.2023 - Current
Community Addiction Worker
NRHA
01.2023 - 04.2023
Social Work Intern
CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY
09.2021 - 03.2022
Residential Support Worker
ADDICTION FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA
07.2016 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Manitoba
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Aide
ROBERTSON COLLEGE
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