Sunkanmi Akinbohun
St. Catharines
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) with 2years of experience providing high-quality, client-centered care to individuals in long-term care facilities, private homes, and community settings. Skilled in supporting daily living activities, promoting client dignity and independence, and responding effectively to physical and emotional needs. Committed to delivering care that meets health and safety standards while building trusting relationships with residents and families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker Trainee
United Mennonite Home
05.2025 - Current
- Provide personalized care to 6+ residents daily, assisting with ADLs (activities of daily living) such as bathing, dressing, and bowel movement.
- Support safe mobility using transfer aids including mechanical lifts and gait belts.
- Monitor and document physical and emotional changes in clients and report to nursing staff.
- Serve nutritious meals in accordance with dietary needs.
- Offer companionship and actively engage residents in social activities.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Follow care plans and infection prevention protocols diligently.
- Help residents with shaves and Oral care.
Assistant Store Manager
John's No Frills
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Supervise daily store operations, ensuring cleanliness, stock availability, and friendly service to over 1,000 customers daily.
- Lead, train, and motivate a team of 15+ staff to consistently meet performance and customer service goals.
- Act as the main point of contact for customer inquiries and complaints, resolving issues quickly and professionally to maintain brand loyalty.
- Develop weekly shift schedules, balancing labor efficiency with team satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the Store Manager on promotions, product placement, and sales strategy to boost revenue and traffic.
- Conduct regular audits on pricing accuracy, signage, and inventory counts to ensure smooth operations.
- Support onboarding of new hires, conducting training sessions on company policies and customer interaction best practices.
Home Support Worker
Comfort Care Services
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Delivered in-home care to seniors and clients with disabilities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with light household chores, errands, and medication reminders.
- Built strong rapport with clients and families, enhancing trust and care satisfaction.
- Provided respite care and emotional support to family caregivers.
Education
PSW
Alpha Career College
Toronto, ON07-2025
Postgraduate Certificate - Project Management
Conestoga College
Milton, ON08-2024
Bachelor's Degree - Guidance & Counselling
Adeyemi College of Education
Ondo, Nigeria01.2016
Skills
- Expert in personal care, including bathing, dressing, and bowel movement
- Skilled in administering first aid and handling emergencies
- Proficient in transporting patients safely using wheelchairs or stretchers
- Adept at maintaining clean and organized patient environments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
- Meal planning and feeding support
- Documentation and reporting
- Companionship and emotional support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Reliability and Punctuality
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Certificate
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care
- PSW Training and Certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
- Food Handling Certification
- Safety Care Certificate
- N95 Fit Testing Certificate
- De-escalation and Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Smart Serve Certificate
- TB Test Completed
Additional Information
- Flexible availability for shifts, including on-call work.
- Ontario G2-Licensed driver with personal vehicle for transportation.
- Valid open work permit holder.
Work Conditions and Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; able to work under pressure.
- Physically demanding tasks requiring manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Comfortable with standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
CERTIFICATION
- CPR & First Aid (Valid until [Month/Year])
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care
- WHMIS and Infection Prevention & Control Training
- N95 Fit Testing Certificate
- Smart serve Certificate
- Police Vulnerable Check
Timeline
Personal Support Worker Trainee
United Mennonite Home
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
John's No Frills
07.2024 - 04.2025
Home Support Worker
Comfort Care Services
02.2024 - 04.2024
PSW
Alpha Career College
Postgraduate Certificate - Project Management
Conestoga College
Bachelor's Degree - Guidance & Counselling
Adeyemi College of Education
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