Yusuf Bakenne
Lagos State
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Community Support Worker with a proven track record at Agege Local Government Health Center. Skilled in care plan coordination and crisis intervention, I excel at fostering independence and ensuring client safety. Passionate about enhancing quality of life through effective communication and tailored support strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Giver
Lagos State Government
Lagos State
01.2021 - 04.2025
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Community Support Worker
Agege Local Government Health Center
Lagos State
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed and managed the volunteer budget, optimizing resource allocation for volunteer-related activities.
- Managed volunteer database and volunteer service hours for inclusion in monthly and year-end volunteer reports.
- Supported clients during medical appointments, advocating on their behalf when needed.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as physicians or therapists to coordinate care plans.
- Administered operating budgets, enforcing internal expense-monitoring controls.
- Followed and evaluated individualized support care plans to increase personal development.
- Provided support to individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living.
- Ensured the physical safety of each client through regular check-ins and monitoring of behaviors.
- Created a safe environment by identifying potential risks and implementing appropriate interventions.
Education
Diploma - Pathway To Care Programme: A-Adult Social Care
Florence Academy
U.K09-2023
Diploma - Microsoft Packages/ Desktop Publishing
NIIT Technology
Ikeja,Lagos State. Nigeria03-2014
High School Diploma -
Good Foundation College
Lagos State09-2012
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Emotional support
- Care plan coordination
- Client monitoring
- Organizational skills
- Volunteer management
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Personal care
- Transportation services
- Safety protocols
Certification
- 5-month refresher training, vocational training, and empowerment program in caregiving
- Participant in the W.H.O. First Aid/CPR program
- Volunteer certificate in working as assistance nursing in the department of general out-patient department, medical records, and child welfare clinic during COVID-19
Timeline
Care Giver
Lagos State Government
01.2021 - 04.2025
Community Support Worker
Agege Local Government Health Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
Diploma - Pathway To Care Programme: A-Adult Social Care
Florence Academy
Diploma - Microsoft Packages/ Desktop Publishing
NIIT Technology
High School Diploma -
Good Foundation College
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