Kehinde O. Omikunle
Cambridge,Canada
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Worker with extensive experience at Community Living Cambridge, skilled in medication administration and effective communication. Proven track record in enhancing client independence through personalized care plans and community engagement. Committed to compassionate client care and fostering social skills development, ensuring high-quality support for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Worker
Community Living Cambridge
Cambridge, ON
04.2024 - Current
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities, community outings and volunteer work.
- Observed behaviors of individuals served; noted any changes in moods or attitudes immediately reported to supervisor.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on developing communication skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans for each client.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Coordinated with outside agencies providing services for additional resources or referrals as needed.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments and social events.
- Organized the environment so it was safe for clients with cognitive or physical disabilities.
Developmental / Direct Support Worker
Sudbury Development Services
Sudbury, ON
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Provide care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders
- Administration of client’s daily medication
- Help clients in activities of daily living
- Aid in budgeting, meal prep, meal planning, and transportation, cleaning and good hygiene of clients
- Encourage and support the development of client personal skills through hobbies and interests
- Teach life skills with clients, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills
- Worked with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards
- Provide counselling, education, recreation, inclusion techniques and other support practices to assist people with disabilities
- Help clients to become more independent and function better within the classroom, at work and in their day program
Community Personal Support Worker
Bayshore HealthCare
Sudbury, ON
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Assist person(s) with activities of daily living in the comfort of their home (This includes feeding, lifts and transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and toileting)
- Perform delegated tasks delegated by an Bayshore in compliance with the organisation for which transfer of functional training has been completed
- Assist with medication and medication reminder
- Perform light housekeeping duties
Personal Care Assistant
St Joseph’s Villa
Sudbury, ON
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Residents Care
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, dressing and other activities of daily living
- Completed general care task (i.e., positioning, feeding, laundry, changing linens, and tidying rooms)
- Provided preventative care to residents by positioning and applying skin care treatments to prevent/treat sores, assist residents with wheelchair and walkers, and also helped in transferring residents utilizing electric/manual equipment and lifting device
- Ensured that all meals and fluids were according to client’s dietary restrictions before feeding
- Care Plan Development, Reporting, and Records Management
- Collaborated with colleagues, nurses, dietitians, and clients to define care needs and ensure delivery of high-quality care
- Communicated any changes in client health to supervisors and completed necessary documentation
- Assessed resident’s well-being, weight and daily input/output, document and report changes in health status to the nurse
- Observed and reported residents behavioral, emotions, and physical statuses, documented and restraints usage and related interventions
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters
Personal Support Worker Placement
St Joseph’s Villa
Sudbury, ON
01.2020 - 04.2020
Education
CPR and First Aid + AED -
St Johns Ambulance
Cambridge, ON04-2025
Safe Management Training -
Safe Management Training
Cambridge, ON04-2025
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
CTS
Sudbury, ON01.2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- CPR certification
- First aid training
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Client documentation
- Social skills development
- Compassionate client care
- Community activities
- Patient care
Timeline
Direct Support Worker
Community Living Cambridge
04.2024 - Current
Developmental / Direct Support Worker
Sudbury Development Services
05.2023 - 09.2023
Community Personal Support Worker
Bayshore HealthCare
01.2021 - 09.2023
Personal Care Assistant
St Joseph’s Villa
04.2020 - 06.2023
Personal Support Worker Placement
St Joseph’s Villa
01.2020 - 04.2020
CPR and First Aid + AED -
St Johns Ambulance
Safe Management Training -
Safe Management Training
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
CTS
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