Odira Augustine Onyeka
Edmonton
Summary
Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients.
Experienced with providing compassionate assistance and support to community members. Utilizes effective communication and active listening to understand and address individual needs. Track record of successfully implementing tailored support plans and crisis intervention strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Worker
Excel Society
11.2024 - Current
- Provided physical and emotional support for individuals with disabilities
- Assessed individual needs and coordinated customized care plans
- Personal Care
- Meal Preparations
- Coordinated services with various providers and agencies to meet unique needs
- Detailed daily, weekly and monthly report
- Goal planning
- Social Activity planning and appointment booking
- Responding effectively during crises, ensuring safety and appropriate assistance
- Provided guidance and support to families, enabling them to access necessary resources
- Medication administration
- Maintained accurate client records and prepared required reports
- Promoted inclusion and equal opportunities for individuals in care within the community
Youth Care Worker
Nurtures Inc.
11.2024 - Current
- Provided physical and emotional support for individuals
- Assessed individual needs and coordinated customized care plans
- Housekeeping
- Maintaining accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports
- Responded effectively to crisis situations, employing established protocols and de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved
- Maintained accurate records of interactions, progress, and outcomes, and aided in the preparation of necessary reports for regulatory compliance
- Meal preparation
- Coordinated services with various providers and agencies to meet unique needs
- Responding effectively during crises, ensuring safety and appropriate assistance
- Provided guidance and support to families, enabling them to access necessary resources
- Medication administration
- Maintained accurate client records and prepared required reports
- Promoted inclusion and equal opportunities for individuals in care within the community
Community Support Worker. (Contract).
Catholic Social Services
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided physical and emotional support for individuals with disabilities.
- Maintained accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques for resolving conflicts or challenges faced by clients in their daily lives.
- Connected clients with appropriate community resources, effectively navigating complex systems on their behalf.
- Meal preparation.
- Medication administration.
- Maintained accurate client records and prepared required reports.
Practicum
Edmonton Epilepsy Association
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Escorting them with most of their outings
- Prints weekly newsletter to share among them
- Organize both social and personal activities where people donate money for their care
- Ensure a safe and clean environment
- Daily report as needed and other related and required documentation
- Providing valuable resources to individuals
- Take them for a walk
Community Support Worker (Part Time)
Independent Counselling Enterprises
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
- Personal care.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Goal planning.
- Meal preparation.
- Medication administration.
- Promoted inclusion and equal opportunities for youths and adults within the community.
- Close client's observation.
Education
CSW Diploma - Social Services
Norquest College
Edmonton05-2024
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Disability awareness
- Transportation assistance
- Individualized support
- Community outreach
- Recreational activities
- Nutrition support
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- First aid certification
- Stress management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector.
- Dementia training.
- A satisfactory Child Intervention Check.
- Suicide Intervention Training.
- Medication Administration Training.
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Excel Society
11.2024 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Nurtures Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Community Support Worker. (Contract).
Catholic Social Services
06.2024 - 10.2024
Practicum
Edmonton Epilepsy Association
01.2024 - 04.2024
Community Support Worker (Part Time)
Independent Counselling Enterprises
08.2022 - 04.2024
CSW Diploma - Social Services
Norquest College
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