Akinkunmi Ojo

Compassionate and dedicated Child and Youth Care Worker with 10+ years of combined healthcare, community support, and human services experience, including 2+ years supporting children, youth, and vulnerable populations in residential and community settings across Alberta. Experienced in overnight supervision, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, behavioural support, life-skills coaching, and client advocacy. Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships, maintain safe environments, complete accurate documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve youth outcomes.

Recognized for professionalism, calm decision-making during crises, and commitment to person-centred care.

Child and Youth Support Worker - Mapletree Consulting Services - Edmonton, AB

(2024-07)

• Provide direct care and overnight supervision for 8–12 youth per shift, ensuring safety, emotional support, and adherence to individualized care plans.
• Build therapeutic relationships using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches, contributing to improved youth engagement and behavioural stability.
• Complete 100% of required documentation, including incident reports, progress notes, contact logs, medication records, and shift reports within organizational timelines.
• Support youth in achieving SMART goals related to education, emotional regulation, independent living, and social development.
• Successfully de-escalate behavioural crises using CPI-informed techniques, reducing escalation and promoting safe outcomes.
• Assist youth with appointments, transportation, recreation, school attendance, and community integration.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized residential environment while ensuring compliance with agency policies and licensing standards.
• Collaborate with case managers, social workers, families, and healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized support plans.

Child and Youth Care Worker - CarePros Staffing Agency - Edmonton, AB

(2022-07 - 2024)

• Support youth with complex behavioural, developmental, and mental health needs within a residential treatment setting.
• Supervise daily routines including evening and overnight programming while promoting independence and personal responsibility.
• Model healthy communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and life skills.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case planning meetings and contribute recommendations for individualized service planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily logs, behavioural observations, incident reports, and monthly progress updates.
• Achieve high compliance with agency quality standards through timely documentation and adherence to program policies.

Clinical Microbiologist / Infectious Disease Officer - University College Hospital, Ibadan - Ibadan

(2017-09 - 2022-05)

• Coordinated multidisciplinary healthcare teams supporting over 200 patients monthly.
• Produced accurate clinical documentation while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Educated patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans and health promotion.
• Managed high-pressure situations requiring critical thinking, risk assessment, and effective communication.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals to improve patient outcomes.

Clinical Research Diploma - Clinical Research - Bay River College (2025)

Project Management Professional (PMP) Training - Project Management - University of Washington (2020)

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine - Lagos State University (2016)