Chival Okafor1992

Community-focused mental health professional with post-graduate education in Community Mental Health & Addictions and Nursing Leadership & Health Management. Over two years of experience working in a psychiatric hospital setting providing direct client care, medication support, and general health monitoring. Strong interest in clinical and community-based mental health services, with demonstrated skills in trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practice, and supporting vulnerable populations across the lifespan.

Personal Support Worker - Radiant Care

(2025-11)

• Assisted with medication administration and monitored clients for therapeutic response and side effects under clinical direction
• Delivered wound care and basic health monitoring in accordance with care plans
• Supported clients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, safety, and recovery
• Observed and reported changes in mental status, behaviour, and physical health to the interdisciplinary team
• Maintained accurate documentation and followed confidentiality and safety protocols

Personal Support Worker - Geriatic Care

(2020-09 - 2023-04)

• Provided personal care and emotional support to older adults, including individuals living with dementia
• Assisted with mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and daily routines
• Built therapeutic relationships with clients and families to support quality of life
• Applied dementia-informed and person-centred approaches to care

Mental Support Worker - Psychiatric Hospital

(2016-01 - 2018-01)

• Assisted with medication administration and monitored clients for therapeutic response and side effects under clinical direction
• Delivered wound care and basic health monitoring in accordance with care plans
• Supported clients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, safety, and recovery
• Observed and reported changes in mental status, behaviour, and physical health to the interdisciplinary team
• Maintained accurate documentation

Post-Graduate Certificate - Community Mental Health and Addiction - Niagara College – Welland Campus (2024-09 - 2025-04)

Post-Graduate Certificate - Nursing Leadership and Health Management - Niagara College – Welland Campus (2023-09 - 2024-04)