Hi, I’m
Sanmi Ewenla
Personal Support Worker / Primary Worker For Special Needs
Dorval,QC
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Personal Support Worker / Primary Worker with 3 years of experience supporting individuals with special needs. Skilled in personal care, behavioral support, medication administration, and life skills development. Committed to promoting independence, dignity, safety, and community inclusion through person-centered care. Strong communicator and team collaborator, trained in CPR/First Aid and behavior intervention strategies.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
3S WellnessBeaconsfield, QC
Personal Support Worker (PSW) / Primary Worker - Special Needs
05.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Assist with bathing, showering, oral hygiene, grooming, and toileting (including catheter care and incontinence management).
- Support dressing/undressing, ensuring appropriate clothing for weather and activity.
- Assist with mobility, transfers (using lifts, slide sheets, etc.), positioning, and range-of-motion exercises.
- Administer or remind individual to take prescribed medications as per care plan.
- Monitor vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration) and report changes.
- Assist with medical equipment (e.g., feeding tubes, oxygen, suction machines) after proper training.
- Recognize early signs of illness, distress, or seizures and act accordingly.
- Implement positive behavior support strategies to prevent or de-escalate challenging behaviors.
- Use calm, consistent, and respectful communication techniques.
- Observe and document behavioral patterns, triggers, and interventions used.
- Provide emotional support during routine changes, sensory overload, or anxiety episodes.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals, considering dietary restrictions and swallowing difficulties.
- Assist with light housekeeping (laundry, cleaning, organizing) that directly supports the individual's environment.
- Support development of independent living skills (budgeting, shopping, cooking, using public transit).
- Help with scheduling and attending appointments (medical, therapy, social).
- Accompany individual to community activities (grocery shopping, library, gym, parks, social events).
- Facilitate participation in hobbies, sports, or creative activities that align with their interests.
- Encourage social interaction and relationship building with peers, family, and neighbors.
- Drive or arrange accessible transportation.
- Maintain daily logs (mood, behavior, health changes, activities, intake/output, sleep).
- Communicate professionally with families, case managers, therapists, and other team members.
- Report any signs of abuse, neglect, or safety hazards immediately.
- Participate in team meetings and care plan reviews.
- Conduct regular home safety checks (e.g., tripping hazards, wandering risks, fire safety).
- Follow individualized safety plans for elopement (wandering), seizures, or aggression.
- Perform first aid and CPR as needed.
- Ensure proper use of safety devices (helmets, seatbelts, bed rails, alarms).
- As a Primary Worker, you may also be responsible for acting as the main point of contact for the individual's support network.
- Coordinating with other support staff or respite workers.
- Updating the individual's Person-Centered Plan or Individual Support Plan (ISP).
- Tracking progress on personal goals (e.g., reducing prompts for self-care).
ALTERNACAREMontréal, QC
Personal Support Worker/Intervention Office - Special Needs
03.2023 - 08.2024
Job overview
- A Personal Support Worker (PSW) / Intervention Officer for Special Needs provides tailored physical assistance, behavioral intervention, and emotional support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities.
- They manage high-risk behavioral challenges, implement positive behavior support plans, assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), and foster independence in clinical, residential, and community environments.
- Specialized Personal Care: Assist with complex mobility, transfers, personal hygiene, and feeding while respecting client dignity.
- Behavioral Management: Apply de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement to safely manage aggressive, repetitive, or self-injurious behaviors.
- Individualized Care Plans: Execute specific protocols tailored to conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), severe dementia, Down syndrome, or physical trauma.
- Sensory & Cognitive Support: Modify environments to reduce sensory overload and use adaptive communication tools to connect with non-verbal clients.
- Safety & Advocacy: Ensure a hazard-free space, monitor physical well-being, and advocate for the client's rights and community inclusion.
Harmony ResidenceMontréal, QC
Intervention Worker / Companion - Special Needs
09.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- An Intervention Worker / Companion for Special Needs provides personalized emotional, behavioral, and physical support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities.
- They implement specialized behavior plans, foster life skills, promote community inclusion, and provide compassionate companionship to enhance independence and quality of life.
- Behavioral Intervention: Implement positive behavior support plans to manage challenging actions safely.
- Skill Building: Teach daily living skills like hygiene, cooking, budgeting, and social interaction.
- Community Integration: Accompany clients to appointments, recreational activities, and public outings.
- Personalized Companionship: Build strong rapport to reduce isolation and support emotional well-being.
- Progress Tracking: Document daily goals, behavioral shifts, and milestones for care teams.
Perceptage International IncMontréal, QC
Security Officer/Covid Agent
12.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- A Security Officer / Covid Agent enforces health protocols, manages facility access, monitors surveillance, and conducts patrols to maintain safety and compliance.
- They manage crowd control, de-escalate conflicts, screen visitors, and verify compliance with health guidelines.
- During 2020 and 2021, I successfully applied these skills across high-density healthcare environments, residential facilities, and community centers to ensure public safety during the pandemic.
- Access Control: Manage facility entry points, verify identification, and register visitors.
- Protocol Enforcement: Enforce health screenings, masking, physical distancing, and sanitization rules.
- Safety Patrols: Conduct foot patrols and monitor surveillance cameras to prevent security breaches.
- Conflict Resolution: De-escalate non-compliance situations and handle difficult visitors professionally.
- Emergency Response: Respond to medical, fire, or safety incidents and coordinate with first responders.
- Frontline COVID-19 Deployments (2020-2021): Hospital & Clinical Facilities: Provided critical safety enforcement and screening at the Jewish General Hospital, CLSC Metro, and CLSC de Benny Farm.
- Mass Vaccination Sites: Managed crowd control, high-volume visitor flow, and security at CIUSSS Vaccination Clinics.
- Residential & Long-Term Care: Maintained strict health protocols for vulnerable populations at Manoir Outremont residence (Résidences Cogi), Centre d'hébergement St-Margaret, Résidences Caldwell (Caldwell Terrace), and St Andrew.
- Community Support: Provided essential security and crisis intervention at La Porte Ouverte / The Open Door Montreal.
MISSION BON ACCUEILMontréal, QC
Intervention Worker/ Shelter Worker - Homeless
03.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- A Shelter Intervention Officer for the homeless provides immediate crisis support, administers intake, and connects individuals with emergency housing, mental health, addiction resources, and long-term housing solutions.
- They maintain a safe facility and act as a crucial link to social services.
- Crisis Intervention: De-escalate conflicts, provide immediate support, and ensure a secure environment.
- Needs Assessment: Evaluate clients' social, medical, and psychological needs to guide care.
- Resource Navigation: Connect individuals with healthcare, addiction support, and housing advocacy.
- Case Management: Track client progress and maintain detailed case files.
Allied AgencyHouston, TX
Behaviour Intervention Agent /Support Worker - Special Needs
08.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Implements tailored behavioral programs and life-skills training for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, utilizing positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques to promote client independence and maintain a safe, supportive environment.
- Skill Building: Assists with activities of daily living (hygiene, communication, social skills) to foster long-term independence.
- Data & Tracking: Accurately documents behavioral data and progress notes to adjust clinical interventions.
- Crisis Management: Utilizes approved, non-violent crisis intervention techniques to safely manage and de-escalate challenging behaviors.
Education
Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS)
Training for healthcare aides to perform delegated care activities from Administration of medications and invasive care assisting with activities of daily living
03.2026
University Overview
Completed apprenticeship
NPower Canada
NPower Canada
04.2023
Ife City College
High School Diploma
07.2004
Skills
- Home care
- Team Collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Meal preparation
- Computer skills
- Medication Reminders and Monitoring
- English
- Personal Care Assistance (Bathing, Dressing, Grooming)
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Caregiving
- Meal Preparation and Nutrition Support
- Activity Planning and Social Engagement
- Communication skills
Certification
- Réseau Santé Numérique (RSN) Certificate, 2026-03-01
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- WHMIS Certification
- Guard Card
- Driver's License
Availability
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Personal Support Worker (PSW) / Primary Worker - Special Needs
3S Wellness
05.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker/Intervention Office - Special Needs
ALTERNACARE
03.2023 - 08.2024
Intervention Worker / Companion - Special Needs
Harmony Residence
09.2021 - 03.2023
Security Officer/Covid Agent
Perceptage International Inc
12.2020 - 08.2021
Intervention Worker/ Shelter Worker - Homeless
MISSION BON ACCUEIL
03.2020 - 12.2020
Behaviour Intervention Agent /Support Worker - Special Needs
Allied Agency
08.2018 - 01.2020
Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS)
Training for healthcare aides to perform delegated care activities from Administration of medications and invasive care assisting with activities of daily living
NPower Canada
NPower Canada
Ife City College
High School Diploma