Kafayat Olagunju
Toronto,ON
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Partner Community Health
03.2025 - Current
- Assist clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Administer medications and monitor patient conditions, providing timely updates to medical staff.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, observations, and progress.
Home Support Worker
HEART @ HOME
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Personal Support Worker
FIRSTCARE SOLUTION
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Advocated for client rights while navigating various healthcare systems settings.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Personal Support Worker
St Dominic Catholic Church
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Improved patient comfort by providing assistance with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Enhanced patient well-being through compassionate companionship and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, reducing the risk of falls and injuries.
- Maintained a clean and organized living environment for patients, promoting a healthy atmosphere.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho, Oyo09.2018
Skills
- Attention to details and ability to follow instructions
- Clinical documentation and Meal planning
- Care plan assessment
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient transportation
- Behavioral support
- Physical stamina and ability to lift, transfer and reposition clients
Certification
- Certificate in Standard First Aid &CPR
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- Safe management training & CPI
- Home support worker
- PSW - Personal Support Worker
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Partner Community Health
03.2025 - Current
Home Support Worker
HEART @ HOME
01.2024 - 02.2025
Personal Support Worker
FIRSTCARE SOLUTION
05.2023 - 11.2023
Personal Support Worker
St Dominic Catholic Church
02.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology