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Oluwapelumi Debbie Adegoke

Kitchener

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Child and Youth Care Worker with experience supporting at-risk youth and individuals with developmental disabilities in both group home and community-based settings. Skilled in behavioral management, person-centered planning, and crisis intervention. Proven ability to build trusting relationships, advocate for client needs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote safety, independence, and personal growth. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and enhancing quality of life for all individuals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Living Support Aide

Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services
05.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced client independence by providing personalized support in daily living activities.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their comfort and dignity were maintained.
  • Provided transportation services to clients, enabling access to necessary appointments and social engagements.
  • Maintained client confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations, ensuring that sensitive information was protected at all times.
  • Promoted community integration through participation in local events and activities with clients.
  • Utilized crisis intervention techniques when necessary to ensure the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Developed and implemented individualized service plans to address client needs and preferences.
  • Coordinated recreational activities that catered to individual interests while promoting socialization among peers.
  • Administer medication, G-tube feeding and flushes as directed by the physician.
  • Understands and follows designated basic lifting and transferring procedures
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Child and Youth Worker

Hatts Off Residential Treatment Services
02.2020 - 04.2024
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, and transportation to appointments or recreational activities.
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
  • Built trust and rapport with children and youth, serving as reliable mentor and advocate.
  • Provided daily support and supervision to youth aged 12–18 with complex emotional and behavioral needs in a residential group home.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment and behavior management plans in collaboration with supervisor and social workers
  • Documented client progress, incidents, and interventions in accordance with agency policies.
  • provided crisis intervention support as needed, utilizing Non-violent Crisis Intervention techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of client in challenging situations.
  • Provided valuable assistance to law enforcement in locating missing youths through effective collaboration and communication.
  • Promoted positive behavior change in young clients by utilizing evidence based therapeutic techniques.
  • Fostered a positive and inclusive home environment that respected cultural and individual differences.

Child and Youth Care

Eva Rothwell Centre
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Interact with children on a one-to-one basis to gain trust and encourage participation in activities.
  • Gaining knowledge of behavior management strategies.
  • Therapeutic Program planning.
  • Strategizing therapeutic activities to fit the client's needs and goals.
  • Helping with cooking and baking for the breakfast program.
  • Help youths build resumes and apply for jobs.
  • Engaging with children and youth in activities that interests them
  • Engaging in physical and social activities for clients (i.e, sports, and other games to bring out their creativity).
  • Sanitizing program space before and after work.
  • Providing positive and safe space for clients.
  • Provide direct services to clients on a shift basis as needed.
  • Provide all necessary documentation required by the team.

Child and Youth Care EA

Queen Victoria Elementary School
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and
    supportive learning environment for all students.
  • Facilitated small-group instruction sessions targeting specific skill gaps among
    struggling learners for academic success.
  • Contributed to the development of curriculum materials, aligning content with
    state standards and educational objectives.
  • Increased student participation with engaging activities and group projects
    that promoted collaboration and teamwork.

Education

ADVANCED DIPLOMA - CHILD AND YOUTH CARE

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, None
10-2021

Skills

  • Child and Youth Development
  • Developmental Disabilities Support
  • Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI / NVCI certified)
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Daily Living & Life Skills Coaching
  • Individual Support Plans (ISPs)
  • Medication Administration (if applicable)
  • Documentation & Incident Reporting
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cultural Sensitivity & Empathy
  • Team Collaboration
  • Community Integration
  • Communication (Verbal & Written)

Languages

English

Certification

• Certificate of Completion in Non-violent Crisis Intervention
• Certificate of Completion in Standard First Aid/ CPR AED Level C

Timeline

Community Living Support Aide

Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services
05.2024 - Current

Child and Youth Care

Eva Rothwell Centre
09.2020 - 04.2021

Child and Youth Worker

Hatts Off Residential Treatment Services
02.2020 - 04.2024

Child and Youth Care EA

Queen Victoria Elementary School
05.2019 - 01.2020

ADVANCED DIPLOMA - CHILD AND YOUTH CARE

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

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