Shimite Achije-Ogedegbe
NEPEAN OTTAWA,ON
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate student in the Developmental Services Worker program at Algonquin College, seeking a part-time role in a support home or care facility. Passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and helping them achieve their highest potential through empathetic care and person-centered approaches. Proficient in daily living assistance and dedicated to enhancing patient well-being through personalized care and interactive engagement. ACA certification. Compassionate Patient Care Aide with attention to detail and great compassion. Assists nurses and carries out assigned care work with energy and enthusiasm for helping patients. Possess ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs and maintain calm under pressure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Private Care of Family Member
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Transported family member to medical appointments and other errands as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper care was being provided.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers regarding various issues.
- Provided respite care so primary caregivers could take breaks from their duties
Social Services Worker INTERN
University of Portharcourt Teaching Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans, ensuring optimal support for clients.
- Provided social work services, individual, and family therapy and referrals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and healing.
- Organized outreach events in the community to educate individuals about available social services.
Education
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Portharcourt
Portharcourt, Nigeria.01-2024
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Ambulation
- Disability support
- Interpersonal communication
- Compassionate care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Clinical documentation
- Assistive technology
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Caregiver Certification as a Home Health Aide, American Caregiver Certification [ACA]
- Advanced Food Safety Handler Certification. [Safe Check Canadian food safety group]
- CPR and First Aid Certified LEVEL C. [Canadian Red Cross]
- Police record check.
- Workplace Health & Safety certification. [OWHSA]
- Hold a G1 license
- Proficient in microsoft office- Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
- Ontario health card and fully vaccinated.
Timeline
Social Services Worker INTERN
University of Portharcourt Teaching Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Personal Support Worker
Private Care of Family Member
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Caregiver Certification as a Home Health Aide, American Caregiver Certification [ACA]
- Advanced Food Safety Handler Certification. [Safe Check Canadian food safety group]
- CPR and First Aid Certified LEVEL C. [Canadian Red Cross]
- Police record check.
- Workplace Health & Safety certification. [OWHSA]
- Hold a G1 license
- Proficient in microsoft office- Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
- Ontario health card and fully vaccinated.
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Portharcourt
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