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OLUKAYODE ALEWI

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Compassionate public health practitioner with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges. Skilled in data analysis and research studies. Having 6 article publications, and a book. Love teaching and lecturing students.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Harm Reduction Mental Health Worker

George Spady Society
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
  • Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
  • Treatment and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual diagnosis.
  • Empowering clients to improve there degree of independency via client-centered evidence based practice.
  • Resuscitation of clients when overdose using naloxone IM injection, oxygen delivery, and CPR if needed.
  • Support clients on psychoactive drugs and alcohol detoxification at the detox unit.
  • Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.

Lecturer 1

UCN/Texila American University
03.2020 - Current
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
  • Teaching public health courses, introduction to public health practice, environmental concepts in public health, principles and applied epidemiology,social and behavioral sciences,epidemiology, emerging infectious and chronic diseases,monitoring and evaluation among others.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Supervising Public Health Masters and Ph.D students in their thesis.

Mental Health Support Worker

IHACSS
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
  • Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
  • Encouraged self-care among patients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
  • Medication administration.

Public Health Consultant

Kay Physiotherapy And Lifestyle Medical Centre
04.2014 - 04.2022
  • Improved community health outcomes by developing and implementing targeted public health programs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex public health challenges holistically.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness for continuous improvement and optimized resource allocation.
  • Utilized advanced statistical analysis techniques to identify patterns in health disparities among different population segments, informing targeted interventions development accordingly.
  • Practicing as a clinician Physiotherapist

LECTURER 1

University Of Medical Sciences
01.2019 - 01.2021


  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Teaching Physiotherapy courses to year 2 and 3 students.

Senior Physiotherapist

Klerksdorp Hospital
11.2007 - 03.2014
  • Worked with health care professionals and families to maintain continuation of care.
  • Treatment and rehabilitation of patients with neurological, cardio-pulmonary, musculoskeletal, and integumentary disorders
  • Fabrication of orthopedic orthosis and prosthesis to aid movement dysfunction
  • Utilization of iontophoresis and phonophoresis in patient treatment
  • Remained involved in aftercare and follow-up for each client served.
  • Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.

Education

Ph.D. - Public Health

UCN
NICARAGUA
01.2018

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Michigan
USA
05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Lagos
NIGERIA
05.2005

Skills

  • Patient support
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • ADL Assistance
  • Mental health counseling
  • Motivational speech
  • Research

Accomplishments

  • Achieved public health awareness and promotion in rural township in South Africa by health promotion, campaign and awareness with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of 6 intern Physiotherapist staff members.
  • Public Health Articles (6) publications in reputable journals

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification


*Lifestyle Medicine-Harvard Medical School

* CPR

*Mental Health First Aid

* Health Promotion

* Suicide Prevention

*Data Analysis





Timeline

Harm Reduction Mental Health Worker

George Spady Society
02.2024 - Current

Mental Health Support Worker

IHACSS
04.2022 - 01.2024

Lecturer 1

UCN/Texila American University
03.2020 - Current

LECTURER 1

University Of Medical Sciences
01.2019 - 01.2021

Public Health Consultant

Kay Physiotherapy And Lifestyle Medical Centre
04.2014 - 04.2022

Senior Physiotherapist

Klerksdorp Hospital
11.2007 - 03.2014

Ph.D. - Public Health

UCN

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Lagos

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