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Lynda Okolo

Greater Sudbury,ON

Summary

Experienced dedicated and Devoted Direct Care Worker passionate about fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities, helping clients lead fulfilling lives by offering caring,companionship, managing health-related conditions, Coordinating Household support, Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills trusted to care for patience at varying stages of life.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Durham Association For Family Resources and Support
Oshawa, Ontario
10.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.

Unregulated Care Provider

Vedanta Living Bowmanvile
Bowmanville, Ontario
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

Support Worker

Isalu Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2019 - 08.2022

.Take and record vitals on patients.

.Provide non-medical personal care and bedside assistance to seniors while in the hospital.

.Communicate with healthcare professionals about patient progress and treatment.

. Care and assist for mentally impaired patients.

Support Worker

Primary Health Center
Agege, Lagos Nigeria
02.2017 - 10.2019
  • Referred involved parties to needed community resources.
  • Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
  • Advocated for clients' rights and interests within the community and various institutions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Canadian Career Education Center
Vaughan, ON
08-2025

Certificate - Dementia-Inclusive Initiative

The Learning Center For Seniors Living.
10-2024

Standard First Aid And CPR

Canadian Red Cross
Toronto, ON
09-2024

Certificate - Introduction To Caregiving

Allison
01-2023

Basic Training Diploma - Diploma in Caregiving

Allison -
Allison
03-2021

Skills

  • Disability care
  • Household organization
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Social support
  • Client dressing
  • Medication organization
  • Daily living support
  • Mental health support
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Compassionate care
  • Dementia care
  • Personal safety awareness
  • Emotional support

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Durham Association For Family Resources and Support
10.2024 - Current

Unregulated Care Provider

Vedanta Living Bowmanvile
10.2024 - 02.2025

Support Worker

Isalu Hospital
11.2019 - 08.2022

Support Worker

Primary Health Center
02.2017 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Canadian Career Education Center

Certificate - Dementia-Inclusive Initiative

The Learning Center For Seniors Living.

Standard First Aid And CPR

Canadian Red Cross

Certificate - Introduction To Caregiving

Allison

Basic Training Diploma - Diploma in Caregiving

Allison -
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