Simi Wunmi Fwogos
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Dedicated professional focused on making a positive impact on the lives of youth, teenagers, and children, with an emphasis on encouraging behavioral change and promoting mental health. Committed to preventing substance abuse while prioritizing well-being through comprehensive support and guidance. Expertise in creating a safe and comfortable environment, utilizing effective communication techniques to build trust and respect. Motivated to inspire personal accomplishments and foster a secure future for young individuals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Care Worker
Leo Street Youth and Family Services
03.2025 - Current
- Ensure safety and wellbeing of youths and children at the care setting.
- Facilitates positive connection to promote relationship building based on youths needs and interests.
- Ensures that youths physical needs are met by performing duties such as preparing meals, administering medications in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
- Provides effective documentation like progress reports, logbooks, handover notes on daily activities.
Salesclerk
Meadows Landscape Supply
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Handled cash and debit/credit transactions.
- Processed over 25 deliveries daily.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and handling complaints.
- Handled phone calls, resolved customer enquiries and complete sales on phone.
Youth and Adult Caregiver
Grace Nursing Care Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed aggressive behavior and calmed crisis situations.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among program participants, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding within the group setting.
- Conducted wellness checks every 15 minutes.
- Maintained Personal hygiene; sweeping, mopping and cleaning of convenience rooms and the environment.
- Improved record keeping procedures, documentation and progress reports.
- Participated in Youth assessment care plans, goal setting and community activities with my team members and supervisor.
- Careful use and maintenance of Care center equipment and mobility gadgets.
Youth Development Coordinator
Hands And Skill Initiative
10.2010 - 08.2018
- Conducted hands-on skill acquisitions for youths, women and children in need.
- Ensuring safety and optimum health of youths by conducting counseling sessions against substance abuse.
- Promoted a safe environment conducive to learning by enforcing disciplinary policies fairly and consistently among all participants.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments, surveys, and giving feedback to donors and board of trustees.
- Organize community outings and social activities for youths and ensuring full beneficial participation.
- Built strong relationships with local businesses to create internship opportunities for program participants exploring career paths.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grace Nursing Care Center
Abuja, F.C.T, Nigeria06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
University of Ilorin
Abuja, Nigeria04-1993
Skills
- Counseling and motivational Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Medication Administration Support
- Effective Solution Development
- Communication Skills
- Crisis Management Coordination, conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Documentation, record keeping and progress Management
- Teamwork And Collaboration
Languages
English Language
Professional Working
English
Certification
- First aid and CPR/AED level C
- Mental Health
- Naloxone
- Verbal intervention
- Crisis Prevention And Interventon
- About Privacy and Confidentiality (Relias)
- MARS
- ASIST
- Health And Safety
- Fire Safety
- Foodsafe
- Care standards
- WHMIS
- Personal Support Worker
Timeline
Child and Youth Care Worker
Leo Street Youth and Family Services
03.2025 - Current
Salesclerk
Meadows Landscape Supply
01.2024 - 03.2025
Youth and Adult Caregiver
Grace Nursing Care Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Youth Development Coordinator
Hands And Skill Initiative
10.2010 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
University of Ilorin
High School Diploma -
Grace Nursing Care Center