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Opeyemi Yusuf-Olajide

St. Catharines,ON

Summary

PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Motivated individual with strong work ethic and ability to work independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes. Looking to utilize valuable skill set in a new challenging position.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Developmental Support Worker

Bethesda Services
01.2023 - Current

Improved quality of life for clients through compassionate care and assistance with daily tasks.

  • Supported clients in maintaining clean and organized living spaces, fostering a sense of pride in their homes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess client progress and adjust support plans accordingly.
  • Fostered a positive and supportive environment, addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Maintained professional boundaries while building rapport with clients, establishing trust for effective support delivery.
  • Implemented creative strategies for skill development, adapting techniques to suit each client unique learning style.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Enhanced client independence by implementing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs.

Support Worker

Choice Association Inc
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.

Personal Support Worker

Bayshore Home Care Solution
05.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.

Personal Support Worker

St Joseph Villa
03.2019 - 11.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.

Education

Certification - Safety Care

Bethesda Services
Vineland, ON
02.2024

Certification - Standard First Aid- CPR-AED

St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean
St. Catharine, ON
11.2021

Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Grand Health Academy
Hamilton, ON
05.2019

Skills

  • Ability to build clients' self-esteem and self-confidence, and ability to encourage clients/residents/patients to be as active as possible And to be as independent as possibly can within the confines of their physical or mental limitation Empathizing' genuine and of course flexible to be able to provide warm support

Timeline

Developmental Support Worker

Bethesda Services
01.2023 - Current

Support Worker

Choice Association Inc
06.2021 - 12.2023

Personal Support Worker

Bayshore Home Care Solution
05.2019 - 12.2021

Personal Support Worker

St Joseph Villa
03.2019 - 11.2021

Certification - Safety Care

Bethesda Services

Certification - Standard First Aid- CPR-AED

St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean

Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Grand Health Academy
Opeyemi Yusuf-Olajide