Olajumoke Lawal
Blanchardstown
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated social care professional with over five years of experience in social care and healthcare environments. Demonstrated expertise in supervisory roles, regulatory compliance, and crisis management within multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in building therapeutic relationships and providing high-quality care tailored to the physical, social, and emotional needs of young people. Proficient in creating a safe, structured environment for both residents and staff, with strong attention to documentation, budget oversight, and team development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
<ul><li>Direct Care & Individualized Support: Developed tailored Support and Care Plans for residents, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate by fostering trust and empowering residents towards self-sufficiency</li><li>Crisis Management & Behavior Monitoring: Reduced incidents by 40% through active monitoring and de-escalation techniques, promoting a safer environment for both residents and staff</li><li>Educational Planning & Activity Participation: Organized and led workshops on life skills, rights, and empowerment, supporting young people's educational and recreational engagement</li><li>Budget Oversight & Financial Planning: Managed resident-specific budgets, including clothing and recreational needs, ensuring compliance with financial plans and accurate documentation</li><li>Supervisory Role & Team Collaboration: Actively participated in staff meetings and supervision, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment</li><li>Health, Safety & Compliance: Conducted regular assessments to ensure all support services met safety standards, addressing issues such as sanitation, fire safety, and access to health services</li></ul>
McVerry Trust
Dublin
01.2018 - Current
- Direct Care & Individualized Support: Developed tailored Support and Care Plans for residents, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate by fostering trust and empowering residents towards self-sufficiency
- Crisis Management & Behaviour Monitoring: Reduced incidents by 40% through active monitoring and de-escalation techniques, promoting a safer environment for both residents and staff
- Educational Planning & Activity Participation: Organized and led workshops on life skills, rights, and empowerment, supporting young people's educational and recreational engagement
- Budget Oversight & Financial Planning: Managed resident-specific budgets, including clothing and recreational needs, ensuring compliance with financial plans and accurate documentation
- Supervisory Role & Team Collaboration: Actively participated in staff meetings and supervision, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
- Health, Safety & Compliance: Conducted regular assessments to ensure all support services met safety standards, addressing issues such as sanitation, fire safety, and access to health services
<ul><li>Provided direct care to individuals, including personal care, hygiene, and emotional support, while ensuring health and safety protocols</li><li>Supported patients with diverse needs, including Autism and intellectual disabilities, fostering a compassionate and respectful environment</li><li>Regularly documented patient conditions and provided reports to multidisciplinary teams, enhancing collaborative care</li></ul>
Dublin
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided direct care to individuals, including personal care, hygiene, and emotional support, while ensuring health and safety protocols
- Supported patients with diverse needs, including Autism and intellectual disabilities, fostering a compassionate and respectful environment
- Regularly documented patient conditions and provided reports to multidisciplinary teams, enhancing collaborative care
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Social Care
Social Care
Skills
- Health & Safety Compliance: Deep understanding of health and safety protocols, including Fire Safety and Child Protection
- Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution: Effective in de-escalating situations, managing crises, and providing calm, supportive care during high-stress incidents
- Budget Management: Experienced in managing budgets for clothing, education, holidays, and family access, ensuring responsible financial planning
- Health & Safety Compliance: Deep understanding of health and safety protocols, including Fire Safety and Child Protection
- Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution: Effective in de-escalating situations, managing crises, and providing calm, supportive care during high-stress incidents
- Budget Management: Experienced in managing budgets for clothing, education, holidays, and family access, ensuring responsible financial planning
Certification
- National Quality Standards Framework (NQSF)
- Child Protection and Fire Warden Training
- Safe Talk and Crisis Management Training
- First Aid and Naloxone Training
- GDPR Compliance Training
Timeline
<ul><li>Direct Care & Individualized Support: Developed tailored Support and Care Plans for residents, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate by fostering trust and empowering residents towards self-sufficiency</li><li>Crisis Management & Behavior Monitoring: Reduced incidents by 40% through active monitoring and de-escalation techniques, promoting a safer environment for both residents and staff</li><li>Educational Planning & Activity Participation: Organized and led workshops on life skills, rights, and empowerment, supporting young people's educational and recreational engagement</li><li>Budget Oversight & Financial Planning: Managed resident-specific budgets, including clothing and recreational needs, ensuring compliance with financial plans and accurate documentation</li><li>Supervisory Role & Team Collaboration: Actively participated in staff meetings and supervision, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment</li><li>Health, Safety & Compliance: Conducted regular assessments to ensure all support services met safety standards, addressing issues such as sanitation, fire safety, and access to health services</li></ul>
McVerry Trust
01.2018 - Current
<ul><li>Provided direct care to individuals, including personal care, hygiene, and emotional support, while ensuring health and safety protocols</li><li>Supported patients with diverse needs, including Autism and intellectual disabilities, fostering a compassionate and respectful environment</li><li>Regularly documented patient conditions and provided reports to multidisciplinary teams, enhancing collaborative care</li></ul>
01.2015 - 01.2018
- National Quality Standards Framework (NQSF)
- Child Protection and Fire Warden Training
- Safe Talk and Crisis Management Training
- First Aid and Naloxone Training
- GDPR Compliance Training
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Social Care
Social Care
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