
Jamiu Obalola
Personal Support Worker
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About
Compassionate and dependable Personal support worker and caregiver with 8+ years of experience supporting elderly, youth, and respite individuals with intellectual disabilities in both Canada and the UK. Highly skilled in personal care, medication reminders, companionship, documentation, and household management. Also brings 5+ years of housekeeping experience and 5 years of warehouse associate supervisory experience.
Known for strong communication, attention to detail, emotional resilience, and full compliance with safety and care regulations.
Experience
Personal Support Worker at Community Living Toronto (2024-01 – Present)
- Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral care.
- Provide person-centred care and daily living support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Assist with personal care, mobility, meals, medication support, and community participation.
- Implement individualized care and behavioural support plans while promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitor and report changes in clients' physical, emotional, and behavioural well-being.
- Maintain accurate documentation, incident reports, and medication records.
- Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow health, safety, infection-control, and emergency procedures.
- Collaborate effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
Warehouse Associate at Allegion Canada Access Inc. (2025-12)
- Label, record, and put away inventory in designated locations.
- Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Report damaged, missing, or discrepant inventory.
- Pick products accurately according to orders.
- Pack, label, and stage orders for shipment.
- Verify item numbers, quantities, and product condition.
- Meet daily accuracy and productivity requirements.
- Prepare and verify shipments and shipping documentation.
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
- Receive, unload, inspect, and verify incoming shipments.
- Move materials throughout the warehouse using authorized equipment.
- Follow proper material-handling and lifting procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow company safety procedures and warehouse policies.
- Report hazards, accidents, and unsafe conditions.
- Support team members and perform other warehouse duties as assigned.
Caregiver Assistant/Community Aid at Esther Swift Company (2018-12 – 2023-03)
- Provide personal care and daily living support.
- Assist with hygiene, meals, mobility, and medication reminders.
- Support appointments, errands, and community activities.
- Provide companionship and promote client independence.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Monitor client needs and report changes.
- Document care and follow individual care plans.
Cleaner/Maintenance at Premium Support Services Ltd (2010-04 – 2014-03)
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain offices, common areas, washrooms, and other facilities.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect surfaces as required.
- Collect, sort, and dispose of waste and recycling safely.
- Restock cleaning products, toiletries, and facility supplies.
- Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools.
- Perform basic maintenance, repairs, and facility upkeep.
- Inspect facilities and report damage, hazards, and maintenance issues.
- Assist with moving furniture, supplies, and equipment as needed.
- Follow workplace health, safety, and sanitation procedures.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration – Olabisi Onabanjo University
Diploma in Caregiving – Allisson Education Company
Diploma in Desktop Publishing (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
