Olawale Hakeem Olaniyan
Stoney Creek,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic social service worker student recognized for building trust, communicating with compassion, and promoting client well-being. Combines hands-on experience in community outreach and recreation with a strong foundation in ethics, documentation, and teamwork. Guided by the values of respect, dignity, and inclusion, I strive to create environments where every individual feels heard, valued, and empowered to reach their personal goals. My work reflects a deep belief in the power of empathy, advocacy, and human connection to transform lives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Placement Student — Mission Services Food Bank
Mission Services Food Bank
Hamilton, Canada
08.2025 - Current
- Supported daily food distribution and client intake for an average of 150 clients per service day.
- Provided non-judgmental, compassionate support to individuals facing food insecurity, poverty, and housing instability.
- Assisted with documentation, inventory tracking, and community referrals to improve access to essential resources.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to enhance client dignity, and streamline service delivery.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Placement Student — Recreation Support
Orchard Terrace Care Centre
Stoney Creek, Canada
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborate with the Recreational Officer to plan and facilitate group and one-on-one therapeutic activities for elderly residents.
- Support emotional, social, and cognitive engagement through music therapy, games, and creative art sessions.
- Maintain detailed participation records, and report client progress for care planning.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment, aligned with person-centered care values.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Participated in recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and socialization.
Bakery Clerk
Sobeys
Winnipeg, Canada
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Delivered friendly, attentive customer service while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
- Supported team productivity by coordinating daily operations in a high-volume retail environment.
- Developed interpersonal and communication skills that are transferable to client-focused social service work.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding sanitation practices within the bakery area.
- Assisted bakery manager with coordinating product ordering, receiving, and stocking.
Education
Social Service Worker Diploma - true
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON04-2026
Skills
- Client-centered advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Networking strategies
- Self-directed learning
- Crisis management and emotional regulation
- Recreational and therapeutic programming
- Case documentation and confidentiality
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural sensitivity and diversity
- FLUENT IN [English]
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR
- WHMIS
- Mental Health First Aid (in progress)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- AODA
- Music Care Room 217
- Safe-Talk
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Placement Student — Mission Services Food Bank
Mission Services Food Bank
08.2025 - Current
Placement Student — Recreation Support
Orchard Terrace Care Centre
03.2025 - 08.2025
Bakery Clerk
Sobeys
06.2022 - 12.2024
Social Service Worker Diploma - true
Mohawk College