Amen Omokaro

Dedicated and compassionate support professionals with extensive experience in long-term care, developmental services, autism support, and residential program supervision. Skilled in person-centered care, behaviour support, crisis intervention, and team leadership. Committed to enhancing quality of life, promoting independence, and ensuring safe, inclusive environments for all individuals.

Shift Supervisor - NewLeaf Living & Learning Together

(2017-01)

• Ensure residential program services operate in alignment with organizational policies, procedures, values, and all relevant legislation and quality standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direct supervision to all staff within the residential home.
• Maintain health and safety compliance, ensuring staff follow safe work practices and legislative requirements.
• Analyze work settings and routines for potential risks or injuries and take corrective action to maintain a safe environment.
• Conduct monthly supervision meetings with frontline staff, offering coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Living Oshawa/Clarington

(2022-01)

• Enhance the quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder through person-centered support in residential and community settings.
• Ensure safety through proactive supervision, adherence to behaviour protocols, and crisis intervention strategies.
• Administer medications according to agency procedures and documentation standards.
• Support community inclusion by assisting individuals in participating in social, recreational, and community-based activities.
• Provide skill-building coaching in daily living skills (cooking, hygiene, personal care), communication, and social interaction.
• Implement behaviour support plans, de-escalation techniques, and maintain a safe, structured environment.
• Complete accurate documentation, progress notes, and incident reports to support continuity of care.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Kerry's Place Autism Services

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Enhance the quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder through person-centered support in residential and community settings.
• Ensure safety through proactive supervision, adherence to behaviour protocols, and crisis intervention strategies.
• Administer medications according to agency procedures and documentation standards.
• Support community inclusion by assisting individuals in participating in social, recreational, and community-based activities.
• Provide skill-building coaching in daily living skills (cooking, hygiene, personal care), communication, and social interaction.
• Implement behaviour support plans, de-escalation techniques, and maintain a safe, structured environment.
• Complete accurate documentation, progress notes, and incident reports to support continuity of care.

Frontline Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Downsview Long-Term Care

(2008-01 - 2017-12)

• Provided compassionate personal care including bathing, feeding, dressing, and mobility assistance.
• Supported residents with dementia, complex medical needs, and age-related conditions.
• Assisted with lifts, transfers, and safe positioning using proper techniques.
• Monitored and documented changes in resident health and reported concerns to nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment while promoting dignity and independence.

Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Certificate - Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre (2008-12)