Richard Ofori Boateng
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Caring Youth Care Worker with three (3) years of experience mentoring troubled adolescents. Adept at working with homeless, runaway and delinquent youth. Diligent in supervising youth activities, teaching life skills and promoting self-esteem and healing through individual and group counseling, Analyzes situations effectively and accurately and works independently.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Youth Care Worker
Roots Youth Care
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted one-on-one behavior management counseling for clients by teaching coping techniques and giving guidance and support.
- Taught clients to relate socially through use of daily routines and activities.
- Conducting safety checks on clients to make sure they are in a safe condition.
- Providing feedback to support workers and case managers.
- Documentation of case notes for each client and writing Incident Reports when required.
- Reacted to disturbances within facility by attempting to reason with residents and separating or implementing physical restraint or isolation.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
SAIL Program
Knowles Centre Inc.
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Taught residents life skills needed to function and provided positive reinforcement to boost confidence.
- Assisted in teaching skills relating to household management such as cleaning,, paying bills, budgeting, time management, setting and achieving goals, exploring, accessing and utilizing public transportation, recreation, and housing.
- Assisting in apartment searches, furniture shopping, utility hookups, landlord issues, etc.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Palliative Care Coordinator
St. Raphael
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Offering support and attention to patients and their loved ones who wish to share their experience
- Communicated with patients and ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Student
Booth University College
Winnipeg, MBBachelor of Arts - Economics & Sociology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Ghana06.2021
Skills
- Program Evaluation
- Project Requirements
- Facility Patrolling
- Safety Protocols
- Youth Advocacy
- Youth Supervision
- Physical Education Instruction
Timeline
Residential Youth Care Worker
Roots Youth Care
01.2022 - 07.2023
Palliative Care Coordinator
St. Raphael
04.2021 - 11.2021
SAIL Program
Knowles Centre Inc.
03.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Student
Booth University College
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Sociology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
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