Sukurat Soewu
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Goal-oriented Child Youth Worker with 3 years of experience planning and organizing appropriate youth and community programs. Skillfully assesses mental, physical and emotional requirements of children and young people. Compassionate and warm professional recognized for analyzing situations accurately and effectively.
Final year social work student at Grant MacEwan University. Organized and motivated, eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various spheres of learning. Flexible student ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practicum Student Housing Support Worker
The Mustard Seed
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Group Home Worker
MapleTree Consulting
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Organized and provided medication at set times.
- Prepared healthy meals, maintained clean environments and laundered clothes.
- Assisted patients with personal care, social interaction and emotional support.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Administered first aid and CPR in emergency situations.
Child and Youth Worker
Hf Resources
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records
- Encouraged youth clients to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas
- Scheduled and accompanied youth clients to outside appointments such as therapy sessions, medical appointments and social outings
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth
- Challenged youth to accomplish motor development goals and inspire love of movement and healthy habits
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
Practicum
Youth Unlimited
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing, and shelter
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Keep facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs
- Completed assigned duties and consistently produced a high volume of work to support daily business needs
- Welcomed customers and answered questions
- Communicated needs and issues to appropriate supervisors for administrative action
- Adhered to a high level of standards and values, and maintained a professional demeanor
- Talked with volunteer prospects to identify personal goals and effectively pair individuals with appropriate organizations.
Community Support Worker
Brightscape Endeavors
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Supporting clients with morning and evening routines
- Supporting clients with challenging behavior and adopting de-escalation techniques
- Supporting clients within the house and external activities
- Promote strong communication with both clients and staff team to ensure handover is accurate and factual
- Helping with meal preparation, household chores, administering medication, managing finances, accessing community facilities, going shopping, meeting friends, visiting the doctor, and providing general support to kids in the home
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans
- Conducted needs assessments and referred clients to financial, medical, social and community assistance and services.
Community Support Worker
Wild Rose Caregivers Ltd
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Supported individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings
- Supervised community outings, enabling clients to achieve maximum personal independence
- Administered medication in accordance with house guidelines to patients, tracking it on daily MAR
- Followed and evaluated individualized support care plans to increase personal development
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term case management initiatives to improve client programs
- Promoted effective working relationships with service providers, including collateral contacts to support and deliver a community-based approach
- Developed strength-based, solution-focused individualized goal, and action plan to promote permanent housing and self-sufficiency.
Education
Work Diploma - Social Work
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB04.2024
Associate of Arts - Social Work Diploma
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB09.2021
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Materials handling
- Team collaboration
- Community service
- Progress evaluations understanding
- Multitasking
- Quality assurance controls
- Document management
- Emotional Support
- Team Communication
- Conflict Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
First Aid and CPR
Workplace Violence and Harassment
Suicide and Self Harm Certificate
Brain Story Certificate
WHIMIS Certificate
Trauma Informed Care Certificate
Timeline
Practicum Student Housing Support Worker
The Mustard Seed
09.2023 - 04.2024
Group Home Worker
MapleTree Consulting
04.2022 - 09.2023
Practicum
Youth Unlimited
09.2021 - 04.2022
Child and Youth Worker
Hf Resources
08.2021 - 03.2023
Community Support Worker
Brightscape Endeavors
01.2020 - 07.2021
Community Support Worker
Wild Rose Caregivers Ltd
04.2016 - 11.2018
Work Diploma - Social Work
MacEwan University
Associate of Arts - Social Work Diploma
MacEwan University
First Aid and CPR
Workplace Violence and Harassment
Suicide and Self Harm Certificate
Brain Story Certificate
WHIMIS Certificate
Trauma Informed Care Certificate
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