Adenike Gbesan
Dublin
Summary
Compassionate Social care worker with several years of comprehensive experience. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in case management, crisis intervention, and client advocacy. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support diverse client needs effectively. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict-resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Care Worker
Tusla Family and Child Agency (Special Care Unit))
Dublin
2023.05 - Current
- Supports young people in developing coping strategies for managing challenging behavior.
- Ensuring the safety of young people.
- Assess risk factors associated with particular situations or behaviors.
- Supports young people to develop their independent living skills.
- Supports young people with their daily activities.
Social Care Worker
MCMA
Dublin
2022.09 - 2024.01
- Facilitated therapeutic activities to promote social skills and emotional development.
- Supported service users in developing coping strategies for managing challenging behaviour.
- Encouraged clients to participate in meaningful activities that promoted self-esteem.
Project Worker
Depaul Ireland
Dublin
2018.07 - 2023.05
- Promotes service users' dignity and respect.
- Work with service users to identify their needs, and implement interventions.
- Making Referrals.
- Supports service users with housing applications, social welfare applications, medical cards, and following up with medical appointments.
Care Assisitant
Private Home Care
Dublin
2015.09 - 2018.07
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Prompted medication.
- Promoted dignity and respect.
Education
Master of Arts - Child, Family ,and Community
Technology University Dublin
Grangegormon Campus 2026-10
Bachelor of Arts - Social Care Practice
Technology University Dublin
Dublin, Ireland.2021-05
Fetac level 5 - Healthcare Support
Dorset College
Dublin. Ireland2014
Skills
- Case management
- Excellent report writing
- Crisis intervention
- Good communication skills
- Patient-Centered Approach
- Team player
- Empathetic
- Health and safety-conscious
References
References available upon request.
Certification
First Aid, TCI, Children First, Fire, Training, Manual Handling, Welltree Model of care
Timeline
Social Care Worker
Tusla Family and Child Agency (Special Care Unit))
2023.05 - Current
Social Care Worker
MCMA
2022.09 - 2024.01
Project Worker
Depaul Ireland
2018.07 - 2023.05
Care Assisitant
Private Home Care
2015.09 - 2018.07
Master of Arts - Child, Family ,and Community
Technology University Dublin
Bachelor of Arts - Social Care Practice
Technology University Dublin
Fetac level 5 - Healthcare Support
Dorset College