Robert Olikpe
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Compassionate Support Assistant with 5years years of experience coordinating community programs and allocating resources. Dedicated to excellent patient care through an empathetic approach. Thrives in team-based or independently-motivated settings. Looking to establish a full time career in Developmental services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Support Worker
Innovative Community Support Services
Ottawa
02.2024 - Current
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current issues related to clients' welfare.
- Provided guidance and support to residents in crisis situations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best practice standards were maintained.
- Facilitated group activities and monitored individual progress towards goals.
- Managed client finances including budgeting, banking, bill payments .
- Monitored clients' health conditions and reported any changes or concerns immediately.
- Assisted with medication administration and management as needed.
- Transported residents to appointments, meetings, recreational outings.
- Educated clients about healthy lifestyle habits such as nutrition and exercise.
- Encouraged positive social interactions between residents while managing negative behaviors.
Care Team Manager
Quantum Care
Royston, United Kingdom, UK
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed all Dementia, parkinson and autism patients weekly and updated their care plans for staffs to strictly adhere follow.
- Undertaking a variety of care duties whilst promoting dignity, privacy and
encouraging the independence of residents. - Ensured domestic tasks within the home are carried out to meet required health and safety standards.
- Facilitated weekly educational and recreational activities for residents.
- Assisted with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, medication administration, and transportation.
- Developed behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors of residents.
- Control techniques deployed only when necessary for safety of other residents.
Social Worker
Ministry Of Social Development (National Youth Service Corp) - Lafia, Nassarawa State.
Lafia, Nassarawa State, Nigeria, Nigeria
09.2017 - 12.2022
- Updated individual documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported displaced peoples and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various individual referrals.
- Visited and Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assisted widows with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in International Studies
Woosong University
05.2022
Master of Science -
University of Ibadan
Oyo State, Nigeria06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Ibadan
06.2014
Skills
- Trained in Diabetes management
- Highly skilled in CPR
- Proper understanding and familiarity with Ontario legislation
- 1year experience of Safeguarding Adult
- Ability to commute swiftly and independently for official duties
- Research Analyst (data collection, description and interpretation)
- Family Communication
- Crisis Management
- Client Needs Assessments
- Microsoft Access, Teams, Project, SQL, Asana
- Relationship Building
- Over 6years experience dealing with Behavioral Disorders
Certification
- Driver's License and access to own Car for official duties if need be.
- Safeguarding Adult and Children
- Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development Case specialist
Timeline
Residential Support Worker
Innovative Community Support Services
02.2024 - Current
Care Team Manager
Quantum Care
01.2023 - 12.2023
Social Worker
Ministry Of Social Development (National Youth Service Corp) - Lafia, Nassarawa State.
09.2017 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in International Studies
Woosong University
Master of Science -
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Ibadan
- Driver's License and access to own Car for official duties if need be.
- Safeguarding Adult and Children
- Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development Case specialist
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