Solomon Anifowose
St John’s,Newfoundland & Labrador
Summary
Compassionate youth care worker with strong background working with children and as companion in order to prevent risky behaviors. Adept at preparing, completing daily accurate reports and implementing various behavior modification techniques. Communicative and reliable with commitment to fostering environment which facilitates learning and behavioral management of youth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Care Worker
BlueSky Family Care
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
04.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
- Assist in developing and implementing behavior management strategies with youth in care.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals according to dietary needs.
- Participated in meetings with other staff members to discuss youth progress, treatment plans, and goals.
- Collaborated with families, schools, mental health providers, probation officers and other stakeholders regarding youth's progress and wellbeing.
- Facilitated group activities that promote socialization skills among youth in care.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through role modeling, mentorship, and reward systems.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills such as hygiene, budgeting, grocery shopping .
- Monitored activities and maintained safe living and learning environment for youth to thrive.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Established and maintained environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration and ethical behavior.
Child and Youth Support Worker
Chan Medi Pharm LTD/GTE
Lagos,, Nigeria
05.2017 - 11.2023
- Provided one-on-one support to vulnerable youth by facilitating activities and monitoring progress.
- Provide trauma-centered care.
- Administer medication and ensure youth adherence to the prescribed treatment plan.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals according to dietary needs.
- Guide, coach, prompt, and listen to youths.
- Maintain a clean and organized living environment for youths and staff.
- Document program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.
- Review youth background information, interview clients to obtain case history, and prepare intake reports.
Education
Certificate - Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training
Living Works
St. John's, NL09-2024
Certificate - First Aid And CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross
St. John's, NL07-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Cornell University Residential Child Care Project
07-2024
Certificate - Customer Relationship Management
European Business University Luxembourg
Luxembourg01-2024
Certificate - Strategic Management
European Business University
Luxembourg10-2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ilorin
Nigeria04-2014
Skills
- Records Management
- Behavior Management
- Child Development
- Youth supervision
- Life Skills Instruction
- Empathy and compassion
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Patience and adaptability
- Good communication Skills
- Positive role modeling
- Crisis Management
- Team collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Computer Skills
Timeline
Child and Youth Care Worker
BlueSky Family Care
04.2024 - Current
Child and Youth Support Worker
Chan Medi Pharm LTD/GTE
05.2017 - 11.2023
Certificate - Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training
Living Works
Certificate - First Aid And CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross
Certificate of Technical Studies - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Cornell University Residential Child Care Project
Certificate - Customer Relationship Management
European Business University Luxembourg
Certificate - Strategic Management
European Business University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ilorin
Similar Profiles
Sarah HicksSarah Hicks
Child and Youth Worker at Bluesky Family CareChild and Youth Worker at Bluesky Family Care
EMMANUEL AKINNUBIEMMANUEL AKINNUBI
Child and Youth Worker at Bluesky Family Care LtdChild and Youth Worker at Bluesky Family Care Ltd
Mary Odafeyoma OhwavworhuaMary Odafeyoma Ohwavworhua
Health Care Assistant at Bluesky Hospitals Nig LtdHealth Care Assistant at Bluesky Hospitals Nig Ltd
AJINDER NEGIAJINDER NEGI
Assistant Cook at Denny’s RestaurantAssistant Cook at Denny’s Restaurant
EDITH NEBREJAEDITH NEBREJA
Assistant Manager at A&W® RestaurantsAssistant Manager at A&W® Restaurants