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Oghenemaro Ejerua

Toronto,ON

Summary

Compassionate Behavioral Support Specialist with a proven track record of high productivity and effective task execution. Expertise in behavior modification techniques and crisis intervention strategies, coupled with a strong focus on individualized support planning. Demonstrates exceptional empathy, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive client progress toward behavioral goals. Aiming to further enhance client well-being through innovative support approaches.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Support Specialist

CBI Health
07.2024 - Current
  • Kept environment clean and well-organized for client satisfaction and safety.
  • Enabled clients to connect with loved ones using message typing and verbal relay.
  • Ensured thorough completion of daily hygiene routines like bathing and grooming.
  • Developed self-advocacy skills through targeted training to boost autonomy.
  • Directed and facilitated initiatives for optimal safety.
  • Transported clients efficiently to scheduled medical appointments.
  • Enhanced social abilities fostering assimilation into the community.
  • Observed and documented changes in individual behaviors.
  • Contributed to the planning and execution of recreational activities.
  • Administered medications to patients.

Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS)

Safe Management Group
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provide support to clients, administer medications
  • Engage with clients in the community and at their home
  • Follow the guidelines and procedures of organization in regards to providing care and support to clients

Behavioral Support Worker

Christian Horizon
Kitchener, Ontario
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Providing support for individual, administer medication, escort outings, prepare meals, drive to medical and bank appointments, assist in maintaining a strict medical and financial records, maintaining a positive work environment
  • Engage with individual, prompt and promote social and positive engagements
  • Keep clients' homes clean, safe and sanitized at optimal levels
  • Support social needs through regular activities, events and appointments

Personal Support Worker

Groupe Selection
Montreal, QC
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Providing support for individual, administer medication, escort outings, prepare meals, drive to medical and bank appointments, assist in maintaining a strict medical and financial records, maintaining a positive work environment
  • Engage with individual, prompt and promote social and positive engagements
  • Kept clients' homes clean, safe and sanitized at optimal levels
  • Supported social needs through regular activities, events and appointments

Caregiver

Visiting Angels
Houston TX, Texas
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Facilitated safe and nurturing environments for clients by coordinating with family and staff about issues.
  • Informed families of local community home health care services.
  • Created nutritious meals and snacks for clients.
  • Engaged elderly clients in conversation to offer companionship.
  • Motivated residents to engage in daily activities to improve self-respect.
  • Adhered to care plans and directions when administering medications.
  • Assisted disabled individuals in enhancing mobility and independence.
  • Prepared meals, grocery shopped, and monitored food consumption to ensure proper nutrition.
  • Applied safe lifting and transfer protocols during resident transport.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Health And Life Sciences

CLI College of Business Health And Technology
Toronto, Ontario
02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
03-2012

Skills

  • Emotional Management Techniques
  • Behavioral Analysis Expertise
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Individualized support planning
  • Positive and professional
  • OSHA compliance
  • Assertiveness training
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Non-verbal communication
  • Verbal communication
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Functional communication training
  • Nonviolent crisis intervention
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Social skills training
  • Developmental disabilities expertise
  • Data collection and analysis

Certifications

  • CPR certification
  • CPI Safe Management
  • Positive Behavioral Support
  • Taking Assertive Action Training (TAAT)
  • Initial Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
  • Workplace Violence and Harassment Training
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps (WHSA4S)
  • Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

References

REFERENCES will Provide Upon Request.

Vaccinationstatus

Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 plus 3rd booster shot.

Timeline

Behavioral Support Specialist

CBI Health
07.2024 - Current

Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS)

Safe Management Group
01.2023 - 11.2024

Behavioral Support Worker

Christian Horizon
11.2021 - 01.2023

Personal Support Worker

Groupe Selection
07.2019 - 11.2021

Caregiver

Visiting Angels
08.2017 - 06.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Health And Life Sciences

CLI College of Business Health And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Port Harcourt

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