Juanita Kolawole
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Dynamic youth therapeutic support worker with a proven track record at Egadz, skilled in implementing behavior management strategies and fostering teamwork. Adept in Microsoft Office, I leverage empathy and effective communication to enhance youth development and well-being, achieving significant improvements in mental health outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth residential support worker
Egadz
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented safety protocols ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitored and documented resident mental health progress and behavioral status.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance social skills and teamwork among residents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored individual care plans.
- Assisted in crisis management situations involving suicidal ideations or dangerous behaviors.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a secure environment.
- Conducted assessments identifying potential behavioral or emotional issues in youth.
- Documented observations and incidents in resident progress notes for accurate record-keeping.
Disability Support Worker
Bayshore Home Care / Vita Community
Mississauga, Canada
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Supported clients with daily living activities to promote self-esteem and wellness.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans for diverse client needs.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to enhance client engagement and wellbeing.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Facilitated safe mobility for patients, ensuring ease of movement.
- Positioned bed-bound patients to prevent bedsores and enhance comfort.
- Maintained cleanliness in personal areas while preparing nutritious meals.
- Documented vital signs, behaviors, and medications in medical records, noting abnormalities.
- Encouraged resident participation in social and recreational activities to improve quality of life.
- Compiled written reports at shift end detailing resident conditions, behaviors, and incidents.
Child and family support worker
Winners Chapel International
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Planned and delivered play-based early learning programs to enhance child development and school readiness.
- Engaged with children and caregivers in various settings, fostering positive interactions.
- Shared child development knowledge and parenting strategies with parents and caregivers.
- Identified family strengths and needs, providing referrals to essential services.
- Fostered relationships with diverse families, honoring cultural values and parenting styles.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, observations, referrals, and progress notes.
- Ensured safety and organization of play spaces and program environments.
- Collaborated with team members and community partners to deliver culturally relevant support.
Child and Youth Counselor Intern
Winners Chapel International
Mississauga, Canada
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Identified problem situations and implemented successful counseling strategies to address concerns.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Facilitated workshops and classes on anger management, life skills and drug and alcohol prevention.
Youth Case Manager
Love Found Me Global
Benue State, Nigeria
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Provided observations to clinical professionals and unit managers regarding treatment plans, goal setting, and/or life skills.
- Taught participants life skills such as self-care, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and positive interactions.
- Maintained, promoted, and reinforced safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
- Assisted clients in accessing addiction counseling and other mental health services.
- Facilitated youth engagement in pro-social peer relationships and activities.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to necessary services.
- Provided support and education to youth-in-care to improve their development and functioning in activities of daily living.
Shelter Addictions Counselor
New Beginning Christian Ministry
Greenville, USA
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet a variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Developed and facilitated group therapy/psycho-education content and ensured that groups meet the presenting needs of our clients.
- Mentored and supported all clients; foster growth, self-esteem, honesty, responsibility and willingness to cooperate with peers and work a recovery program marked by specific short and long-term goals.
- Completed assessment process with all new clients, wait-list management and track client program involvement up until point of discharge.
- Maintained documentation/records of clients.
Community Health Educator / Coordinator of Volunteers
Oceanic Health
Lagos, Nigeria
08.2009 - 12.2015
- Recorded case information, completed accurately all necessary forms and produced statistical reports.
- Gave public talks on the importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Educated and trained healthcare providers on health education practices for patients.
- Implemented Positive Behavioral Support Plans and strategies, assisting people to enhance their quality of life.
- Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Canada Christian College
Whitby, ON01.2023
Master of Science - Public Health
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ife, Nigeria01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
University of Maiduguri
Borno, Nigeria01.2004
Skills
- Support work and teamwork
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Empathy and compassion
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving strategies
- Continuous learning
- Mentoring and coaching
Certification
• First Aid and CPR Level C, Canadian Red Cross, 05/01/24
Suicide assessment and intervention - ongoing
• Certified Nursing Assistant, NHC, 05/01/21
mental health first aid - ongoing
Suicide assessment and intervention - ongoing
• Certified Nursing Assistant, NHC, 05/01/21
mental health first aid - ongoing
References
Available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
Heart of Compassion, Greenville, South Carolina, 01/01/19, 01/01/21, Community outreach with relief materials, and giving emotional support to both youth and adults., Reach out to the homeless and provide support and materials.
Person 2 Person (Micah Mission) Visiting and providing friendship and hope to inmates at the RPC who don't receive visits
Timeline
Youth residential support worker
Egadz
10.2025 - Current
Child and family support worker
Winners Chapel International
01.2023 - 12.2023
Disability Support Worker
Bayshore Home Care / Vita Community
03.2022 - 12.2024
Child and Youth Counselor Intern
Winners Chapel International
01.2021 - 09.2023
Shelter Addictions Counselor
New Beginning Christian Ministry
08.2018 - 09.2020
Youth Case Manager
Love Found Me Global
01.2017 - 07.2021
Community Health Educator / Coordinator of Volunteers
Oceanic Health
08.2009 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Counseling
Canada Christian College
Master of Science - Public Health
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
University of Maiduguri