Akinmayowa Lana
Monmouth Junction,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Support Provider known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in behavioral support, adaptive communication techniques, and personalized care planning. Excel in empathy, active listening, and problem-solving to enhance client well-being and achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Support Provider
Dungarvin New Jersey
Somerset, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Provided vocational guidance, career counseling and job development services to individuals with disabilities.
- Developed individualized plans for each client, including strategies for achieving their employment goals.
- Developed individualized plans of service that addressed the needs of clients with disabilities in order to help them reach their goals.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, including reports on activities conducted, services provided and any changes in client behaviors.
- Participated in professional meetings and conferences concerning issues related to vocational rehabilitation counseling.
- Consulted with physicians, psychologists, social workers and other professionals involved in treatment planning for disabled individuals.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Recommend community activities that best support individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching and personal etiquette.
- Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
- Document and file client's daily progress.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
Statistician
National Population Commission
Ibadan, Lagos, Nigeria
07.2012 - 05.2017
- Analyzed survey results using various sampling techniques.
- Provided technical guidance on best practices for collecting and analyzing data.
- Prepared detailed documentation of all analyses performed including assumptions made and methodologies used.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that collected data was accurate and complete before being analyzed.
- Identified new opportunities for improvement through trend analysis.
- Performed descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data
- Determined data relationships, trends and factors that could affect research results.
Social Worker
Neuro Psychiatric Hospital
Yaba, Lagos
03.2010 - 04.2011
- Provided direct clinical social work services to individuals and families in a mental health setting.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or experiences.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
- Advised families regarding guardianship arrangements when appropriate.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Coordinated mental health assessments for children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Nigeria09-2009
Skills
- Incident Management
- Progress Tracking
- Patient Ambulation
- Family Member Training
- Crisis Intervention
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Self Motivation
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Meeting planning
- Coordination skills
- Mental health understanding
- Active Listening
Timeline
Vocational Support Provider
Dungarvin New Jersey
01.2024 - Current
Statistician
National Population Commission
07.2012 - 05.2017
Social Worker
Neuro Psychiatric Hospital
03.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Ilorin