Nkiru Ohakwe
Hazelton,British Columbia
Summary
Driven by a passion for community service, I leveraged my expertise in case management and empathetic client advocacy at Ability West, during my placement and currently in Northern Health Authority to significantly improve client access to essential services. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and conflict resolution, I consistently achieved positive outcomes, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Northern Health Authority
10.2023 - Current
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
Social Worker
Ability West
01.2023 - 10.2023
Worked with adults with intellectual Disability, Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Provided social work service to individuals and families.
Liaised with team members, Respite and Community Services Manager, Home Sharing Co-ordinator to provide respite services to clients.
Promoted service innovation in accordance with best practice.
Collaborated with inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams to promote the best interests of service users and their families.
Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
Updated clients' records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Maintained up to date records of all contacts and meetings.
Signposted resources for improved client and family access to mental health services.
Medical Social Worker
Health Service Executive Galway Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2022
Volunteered to gain experience in medical social work. Worked with Geriatrics team, Emergency Department, Teens and Parents, Surgical team, Pediatrics and Maternity, Rehabilitation Unit and trauma Unit.
Student Social Worker
Ability West
05.2021 - 09.2021
Enhanced client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Established partnerships with local organizations to create a referral network for comprehensive service delivery to clients in need.
Facilitated client self-determination by providing education about available resources and empowering them to make informed decisions.
Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education opportunities, workshops, and networking events.
Carried out assessments in relation to clients' needs and circumstances and presented their needs following the services internal pathways and advocated on behalf of clients and their families for respite breaks.
Completed home-sharing placement review with adults in a shared living placement to ascertain their views and wishes in respect to the placement.
Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.·
Administered conflict resolution strategies to help clients and families resolve disputes.
Referred clients to community resources for assistance and care plan supports.· I
Acted as duty Social Worker..
Developed culturally sensitive interventions tailored to the unique needs of diverse populations served in the agency setting.
Student Social Worker
Independent Advocacy
11.2019 - 01.2020
Collaborated with social workers to support patients.
Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
Promoted a strengths-based approach when working with clients to build resilience and empower them towards self sufficiency.
Student Social Worker
Transform Community Development
01.2019 - 05.2019
Provided mental health support to homeless clients and connected them with community resources.
Supported clients in maintaining stability in their personal lives and achieving positive outcomes.
Collaborated with team members and other professionals to promote clients'well-being.
Assisted clients in accessing community resources, public transportation,healthcare and financial guidance.·
Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Dundee
Dundee Scotland05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Care
University of Galway
Galway Ireland05.2016
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Team building
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Planning & organizational skills
- Community outreach expert
- Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
- Person-centered care
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Self-awareness
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Social Worker
Northern Health Authority
10.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Ability West
01.2023 - 10.2023
Medical Social Worker
Health Service Executive Galway Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2022
Student Social Worker
Ability West
05.2021 - 09.2021
Student Social Worker
Independent Advocacy
11.2019 - 01.2020
Student Social Worker
Transform Community Development
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Dundee
Bachelor of Arts - Social Care
University of Galway
Reading novels , swimming and watching movies
As a hardworking Social Worker, I believe work life balance is crucial in maintaining optimum functioning. Reading to me is a form of entertainment, the equivalent of watching Netflix or going to the cinema. Which is why when I choose a book to read, it just has to entertain me in some way.
I read books and articles for knowledge and/or entertainment, reading helps mold my mind. I have an incredibly vivid imagination and when I read I am actually inside the book, I AM the characters (all of them). What the author leaves out, my imagination fills in (faces, textures, background, noises, smells, colours).
Swimming has made me strive to be the best I can be physically, mentally, and personally. Swimming enables me to take my mind off things. For instance, If I had a stressful day or a bad test, or whatever it may have been, I can always count on swimming to be there for me. As soon as I hit the water, no matter what time it is, I immediately forget everything. I see my goals, I see where I want to be in life, and swimming helps me achieve them. Swimming will always be a big part of my life. Whenever I am going for a holiday, travelling for work, I make sure to book hotels with swimming pool as I cannot imagine myself going in a hotel without a pool. I enjoy the many challenges swimming has to offer.
I have also had a passion for movies as a child and I have remained like that even as an adult. I love to watch movies as they help to expand my imagination, draw me into another world, and relax me. I love thrillers, comedy, drama and psychological movies. When my kids were younger, I used to go to the cinema with them to watch animated movies with them.
I am a focuser when it comes to watching movies. If I am watching movies with others and they try to talk to me I am often so absorbed in the movie that I will not even realize that they have spoken. I also do not like people telling about movies I have not seen as it takes away the excitement and the intrigues of seeing that movie.
I also love watching interesting series and I love to catch up on the ones I missed.
Reading novels , swimming and watching movies
As a hardworking Social Worker, I believe work life balance is crucial in maintaining optimum functioning. Reading to me is a form of entertainment, the equivalent of watching Netflix or going to the cinema. Which is why when I choose a book to read, it just has to entertain me in some way.
I read books and articles for knowledge and/or entertainment, reading helps mold my mind. I have an incredibly vivid imagination and when I read I am actually inside the book, I AM the characters (all of them). What the author leaves out, my imagination fills in (faces, textures, background, noises, smells, colours).
Swimming has made me strive to be the best I can be physically, mentally, and personally. Swimming enables me to take my mind off things. For instance, If I had a stressful day or a bad test, or whatever it may have been, I can always count on swimming to be there for me. As soon as I hit the water, no matter what time it is, I immediately forget everything. I see my goals, I see where I want to be in life, and swimming helps me achieve them. Swimming will always be a big part of my life. Whenever I am going for a holiday, travelling for work, I make sure to book hotels with swimming pool as I cannot imagine myself going in a hotel without a pool. I enjoy the many challenges swimming has to offer.
I have also had a passion for movies as a child and I have remained like that even as an adult. I love to watch movies as they help to expand my imagination, draw me into another world, and relax me. I love thrillers, comedy, drama and psychological movies. When my kids were younger, I used to go to the cinema with them to watch animated movies with them.
I am a focuser when it comes to watching movies. If I am watching movies with others and they try to talk to me I am often so absorbed in the movie that I will not even realize that they have spoken. I also do not like people telling about movies I have not seen as it takes away the excitement and the intrigues of seeing that movie.
I also love watching interesting series and I love to catch up on the ones I missed.
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