Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
RELEVANT TRAINING
Certification
Timeline
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Mayowa Awolaja

Kamloops,BC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate professional with six years of experience in adult and youth care, specializing in providing support to individuals facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and trauma. Skilled in crisis intervention, resource navigation, and fostering a safe, inclusive environment to promote stability and independence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialized Caregiver Support

Axis Family Resource
Kamloops, British Columbia
12.2024 - Current

• Provided compassionate care and assistance to person served in a home, community environment, ensuring their safety, comfort, and overall well-being.

• Successfully administered medication according to prescribed dosages and protocols, maintaining accurate records and monitoring for any adverse reactions

• Effectively communicated with person served, families, and healthcare professionals to address needs, coordinate care, and ensure seamless transitions.

• Developed and implemented personalized care plans tailored to individual person served needs, promoting independence and quality of life.

• Actively participated in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and stay current with best practices in the field of support work.

Addiction Worker

Mikul Health Care Home
Victoria
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Gave physical, social, and psychological support when needed.
  • Assist individuals to gain knowledge and experiences to enhance their independence and/or ability to participate in their community.
  • Created care schedules and plans with the help of the registered nurses and clients’ families.
  • Taught the client with dementia, how to live independently and other life skills.
  • Ran errands, prepared meals, kept the house clean and accompanied clients on outings.
  • Prepared and followed clients for medical appointment.
  • Supported youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other behavioral challenges, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Adult/Youth Worker

The Shepherd Havens Home
Victoria island
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Providing skill building in areas such as parenting skills, anger management, or self-management techniques.
  • Contributing to team effectiveness through clear and direct communication and participation in the staff meeting.
  • Providing guidance, appropriate assistance, encouragement, and comfort to the person-centered.
  • Responsible for providing basic needs, interaction, activities, and supervision of the person-centered.
  • Providing support to social and emotional development and positive guidance.
  • Maintaining related records and statistics and providing reports to the supervisor as required.
  • Assisting residents in life skills and other life-enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile.

Residential Care Provider

PCA care
Lagos
12.2018 - 08.2020
  • Supporting children, youth, and/or vulnerable adults in specialized homes and in the community.
  • Providing personal companionship, meal prep, and housekeeping.
  • Responding to emergencies in accordance with established policies and protocols.
  • Supporting clients with routines such as not limited to showering, brushing teeth, preparation of healthy meals.
  • Providing access to medications and monitoring medications use as required.
  • Developing and delivering in-house programs to encourage the health and mental wellness of patients.
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized living environment.
  • Providing emotional and physical support.
  • Plan nutritious and healthy meals for clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Eastern Mediterranean University
Cyprus

Skills

Problem-Solving

Active Listening

Teamwork and Collaboration

Policy Development

Family Maintenance

Emergency Response Training

Strategic Planner

Daily Living Assistance

Clean Driving Record (BC CLASS 5)

Budget management

RELEVANT TRAINING

• Duty to report 

• Critical Incident Reporting 

• Documentation 

• Positive Behavior Support 

• Rights of Person Served

 • Suicide Prevention 

• Trauma Approach 

• Addiction Care and Treatment 

• Indigenous Cultural Sensitivity Training

Certification

Naloxone Overdose Training Certificate – 2025

Certified food handler - 2025

First Aid Emergency Level C and CPR – 2025

Timeline

Specialized Caregiver Support

Axis Family Resource
12.2024 - Current

Addiction Worker

Mikul Health Care Home
05.2022 - 01.2023

Adult/Youth Worker

The Shepherd Havens Home
08.2020 - 05.2022

Residential Care Provider

PCA care
12.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Eastern Mediterranean University
Mayowa Awolaja