Ijeoma Odiakosa-Mgbeze
Scarborough,Ontario
Summary
Driven professional with proven expertise in daily living support and emotional support, honed at Tenderlife Canada and Horizons for Youth. Excelled in enhancing client wellness and community readiness, demonstrating exceptional health and safety awareness. Achieved significant improvements in client independence and community self-sufficiency, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Tenderlife Canada
12.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
Relief Worker
Horizons for Youth
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Educated the public on disaster preparedness measures, increasing community self-sufficiency during emergencies.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines throughout all stages of relief work projects.
- Trained volunteers in emergency preparedness techniques, enhancing overall community readiness.
- Mobilized resources quickly in response to sudden crises, minimizing negative impacts on affected populations.
- Offered emotional support and counseling services to help individuals cope with traumatic experiences postdisaster.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Education
Diploma - Educational Support - Intensive
Nbcc
Moncton, NBSkills
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional Support
- Daily living assistance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- First Aid,CPR and AED(2023)- Canadian Red Cross.
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention(CPI 2023)- Toronto Hostel Training Center.
- Harm Reduction in Shelter(2023)- Toronto Hostel Training center.
- Homelessness(2023)- THTC
- Toronto Shelter Standards (2023)-THTC
- WHMIS
- UMAB
- ASD
- FASD
- Food Safety
Timeline
Relief Worker
Horizons for Youth
02.2023 - 01.2024
Support Worker
Tenderlife Canada
12.2020 - Current
Diploma - Educational Support - Intensive
Nbcc
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