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Oluwaseun Farinu

Burnaby,British Columbia

Summary

Dedicated Community Support Worker with extensive experience at Kardel, skilled in personal care support and activity facilitation. Proven ability to enhance residents' quality of life through compassionate engagement and effective communication. Proficient in MS Office Suite and certified in First Aid and CPR, ensuring safety and professionalism in all interactions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Support Worker

Kardel
Victoria, British Columbia
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Overnight care of residents.
  • Distributing medication for individuals.
  • Interact effectively with the people living at the home.
  • Supporting and promoting relationships with family and friends.
  • Support and promote friendly working relations with colleagues and others involved in the lives of the people served.
  • Provide personal care, facilitate social/recreational activities within the community. Complete household and other duties as necessary.

Healthcare Aide & Recreational Worker

Island View Place
Victoria, British Columbia
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Engages residents with activities of daily living, such as eating, resting, bathing, washing, bowel and bladder care, dressing, and caring for teeth, hair, nails, and skin.
  • Lifts and transfers residents using mechanical lifts as necessary.
  • Assists residents with meals, nourishments, and feeds designated residents. Notes changes in appetite, food preferences, and reports these to nurses on call.
  • Under the direction of the nurse, apply simple non-sterile dressings and topical medication, including ointments and lotions, administer oral medication, and obtain routine laboratory specimens.
  • Observes and reports changes in a client’s functional and cognitive behavior to the nurse on call.
  • Escorts residents to exercises, crafts, and entertainment, and provides assistance as required.
  • Maintains proper care and identification of clients' clothing and personal effects.
  • Requests and collects needed supplies.
  • Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to the designated nurse on call.
  • Monitors safety in the clients' living environment and the staff's working environment.
  • Reports risks, hazards, near misses, unsafe situations, incidents, and accidents to Supervisor, Manager, or Designate.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Residential Healthcare Worker

Vancouver Island Autistic Home Society
Victoria, British Columbia
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Provided support to vulnerable individuals, resulting in an improved quality of life, and an increased sense of independence and security.
  • Administer medications as directed by the physician, and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Schedule and drive the resident to medical appointments and outings.
  • Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting. Observe and report any physical, cognitive, or behavioral changes in the resident to the manager.
  • Follow mealtime guidelines provided by the nutritionist, cooking for, and feeding the resident.
  • Understand residents' interests and abilities based on their history, preferences, and habits.
  • Build trust and companionship, providing encouragement and motivation to residents. Engage residents in various leisure activities, such as crafts, shopping, games, and walks.
  • Manage household supplies by restocking personal care, emergency, and housekeeping items.
  • Assist the resident with personal laundry, including collecting, washing, drying, and distributing clothing.

Prep Cook/Dishwasher

Trinity Common
Toronto, Ontario
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Prep menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
  • Prepare a variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications. Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out the trash.
  • Organize and label the stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.

Lot Attendant

Home Depot
Victoria, British Columbia
02.2014 - 03.2015
  • Approach customers to determine if they need help loading products into vehicles.
  • Build relationships with customers by being the first and last contact they have while shopping in the store.
  • Ensure that all safety precautions are taken when loading a vehicle.
  • Maintain a sufficient quantity of carts near the entrance of the store.
  • Ensure that the exits, loading areas, are not blocked or cluttered.

Education

Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production

Infocus Film School
Vancouver, BC
07-2025

Associate of Arts - 2D Animation

Victoria College of Art
Victoria, BC
12-2022

Skills

  • WHMIS
  • MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • 2D animation
  • Personal care support
  • Activity facilitation
  • First aid and CPR
  • Professionalism
  • Time management abilities
  • Video production

Affiliations

  • Play the guitar
  • Read
  • Draw

Timeline

Community Support Worker

Kardel
06.2024 - 09.2024

Healthcare Aide & Recreational Worker

Island View Place
09.2023 - 06.2024

Residential Healthcare Worker

Vancouver Island Autistic Home Society
05.2021 - 09.2023

Prep Cook/Dishwasher

Trinity Common
06.2019 - 09.2019

Lot Attendant

Home Depot
02.2014 - 03.2015

Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production

Infocus Film School

Associate of Arts - 2D Animation

Victoria College of Art

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