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Rufus Odiase

Mental Health Support Worker
Maple Ridge,BC

Summary

Compassionate mental health support worker with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges. Focused mental health and support worker skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address patient issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. over 5-year history of advocating for clients to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support. Assessed patient history and developed treatment plans aligned with client life goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Mental Health Support Worker

Community Service Society
02.2023 - Current
  • Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
  • Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
  • Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
  • Educated clients and families about dangers of substance abuse and addiction.
  • Delivered psychoeducational presentations at staff meetings or community events to increase awareness of mental health issues.
  • Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified according to presentation.
  • Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.

Community Support Worker

Ridge Meadow Association for Community Living
Maple Ridge, BC
11.2021 - Current
  • Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify areas of need, devising targeted interventions for maximum impact.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and identify potential barriers to client success, recommending modifications as needed for enhanced safety and accessibility.
  • Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
  • Advocated for client rights, ensuring equitable access to necessary services and resources across diverse populations.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
  • Delivered consistent follow-up care to monitor progress towards goals, adjusting support strategies as necessary based on ongoing evaluation results.
  • Maintained professional development through ongoing training courses, staying current on best practices in the field of community support work.

Mental Health Support Worker

Federal Medical Neuro- Psychiatric Hospital. Lagos
Lagos State, AB
02.2014 - 04.2016

Assisting client to live better life happier, healthier lives.

Helping client to deal with their internal problems and struggles through talk therapy

Listening to the patient patient discuss an issue or problem they are facing and work with patient to develop potential solutions

Helping patient to manage there. Anxiety and Depression. Drug and Alcohol addiction's, Marital or relationship problems, Abuse, and Suicidal ideations.

  • Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
  • Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by monitoring behaviors and implementing safety protocols when necessary.
  • Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
  • Liaised between clinical staff and community organizations to coordinate care for patients transitioning from hospitalization back into the community setting

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile Ife
02.2013 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Economics (B.Sc. Honors) -

Ambrose Alli University
Edo State
03.2003 - 11.2007

No Degree - Project Management

Oxford Home Study Center
BC
02.2022 - 11.2022

Certificate - Leadership And Management

Open University U.K. Online
Montreal, QC
02.2022 - 08.2022

Skills

  • Crisis Development Behavior

  • Physical Intervention Skills

  • Good Interpersonal skill

  • Good Communication skills

  • Good Positive Supportive skill

  • Knowledge of Visual Support

  • Knowledge of Emotional Support for Client

  • Tension Reduction Level

  • Documentation and Communications

  • Managing Behavioral Risk

  • Support Staff Attitude Approach

  • Decision Making Process

  • Empathic Listening

  • Verbal Intervention

  • Incident Report Skills

  • Nonverbal Communications

  • Prevention and Deceleration Strategies

  • Advocacy

  • Nonviolent Intervention

  • Ethics of Touch

  • Workplace Bullying and Harassment

  • You and Your Right

  • Family Support

  • CPR/AED

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Case Management

  • De-Escalation Techniques

  • Mental health counseling

  • Problem-solving aptitude

  • Wellness Recovery Action Plan

  • Medication Administration

  • Progress Monitoring

Tel

+16044466329

Employer

Ridge Meadow Association for Community Living

Employment Period

Nov 2021 - Present

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Assist in bathing and personal hygiene, self care and laundry making sure general health and safety of the client and staff is a priority.
  • Performing housekeeping and cleaning duties for the client’s home.
  • Helped clients in developing social skills.
  • Help clients with daily activities and providing.
  • Effective communications and performing task in safe and organized workplace General Support for the Clients
  • Administer and Records Medications
  • Provides Emotional Support for Clients
  • Recognize Potential crisis Situations and Prevent it.
  • Assist client to function more Independently.
  • Accompanies or Transport Clients to Activities

Training

  • Leadership and Management Training, Open University U.K, 2019
  • Short Course on Project Management, Oxford Home Study Center, Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
  • Level 1 First Aid, CPR Level 1, Food Safe level 1, 2021
  • Violence Prevention and WHMIS Training, 2021
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training CPI, 2022

Certification

PS- Prevention Specialist

Timeline

Mental Health Support Worker

Community Service Society
02.2023 - Current

No Degree - Project Management

Oxford Home Study Center
02.2022 - 11.2022

Certificate - Leadership And Management

Open University U.K. Online
02.2022 - 08.2022

Community Support Worker

Ridge Meadow Association for Community Living
11.2021 - Current

Mental Health Support Worker

Federal Medical Neuro- Psychiatric Hospital. Lagos
02.2014 - 04.2016

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Obafemi Awolowo University
02.2013 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Economics (B.Sc. Honors) -

Ambrose Alli University
03.2003 - 11.2007
Rufus OdiaseMental Health Support Worker