PRAISE OBIEKWE
1055 Campus Drive, Kamloops.,BC
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker that provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with three years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VOLUNTARY SUPPORT WORKER
UNDISCLOSED FAMILY
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported kid with autism, physical and emotional needs, helping to integrate into local community.
- Tracked behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Provided general emotional support to family members.
- Administered medications and kept all medical records, including following up with medical appointments.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
SOCIAL WORKER
INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Providing physical, emotional, and mental support to clients, daily
- Sorting and administering medications regularly and on time.
- Arranging and guiding everyday exercises to keep clients active as well as aiding their development.
- Serving as advocate for over 12 clients and helping to get their views and suggestions are heard by appropriate departments.
- Looking out for inappropriate behavior of clients towards staff or each other and recording and reporting appropriately.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
Education
Bachelor in Business Administration - Business Administration
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops BC
Canada01.2026
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Community Psychology
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nigeria09.2019
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Response Training
- Treatment Planning
- Life Skills Development
- Patient Support
- Problem Solving
- Case Documentation
- Meal Preparation
Certification
- First Aid/CPR-AED Training - June 2023
- Food safe Level 1
- WHMIS
Timeline
VOLUNTARY SUPPORT WORKER
UNDISCLOSED FAMILY
06.2022 - 10.2022
SOCIAL WORKER
INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK
01.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor in Business Administration - Business Administration
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops BC
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Community Psychology
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- First Aid/CPR-AED Training - June 2023
- Food safe Level 1
- WHMIS
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