Oluwakemi Okiji
Towson,MD
Summary
Combined 9 years of professional experiences working effectively with diverse populations in a range of healthcare settings such as homes, communities and clinical settings. Primary duties included promoting healthy behavior change, ability to bridge needs and identify resources, understanding of HIPAA and OSHA. Proven ability to do excel and remain calm in stressful environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Voluntary Worker
Moveable Feast & Company
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for assisting kitchen personnel in areas of need (line servers, dishwashers, helping to set up for meals and helping to clean up after meals)
- Assisted in some preparation of food (ex
- Plate desserts, brew coffee, make ice tea, etc.)
- Beans and Bread
- Notify staff of items that need to be replenished and restocked
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Voluntary Worker
Franciscan Center
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for serving guests in a pleasant, efficient, courteous and professional manner
- Responsible for assisting with dishes when necessary
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Mental Health Associate
University of Maryland Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
- Facilitates unit-based activity programs, recreational activities, and participates in professional practice with the RN
- Supports the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) by being informed of patients short term goals and interventions set by the interdisciplinary team
- Observes and provides feedback/teaching to family caregivers during visits.
Residential Counselor
Sheppard Pratt Mental Health System
08.2014 - Current
- Facilitating therapeutic and community groups as directed
- Coordinating with various teams to develop comprehensive service plans
- Offering support and guidance in the development independent living skills
- Providing continuous supervision and management of individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
Substitute Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools System
12.2009 - 06.2023
- Coached students to learn subject matter and skills that are required for assigned classrooms
- Carried out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plan
- Overseen and ensured the safety of children at all times.
Community Health Worker I
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Provide accurate information to clients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, the benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment, and available services with how to access them
- Help clients to develop confidence about their participation in HIV treatment
- Work with case managers to assist clients in identifying services to address other aspects of their life that affect their health, such as mental health, substance use, housing, education , and employment.
Care Associate
Harbor Hospital, Behavioral Health Unit
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Monitoring patients to ensure their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
- Recording and communicating any significant changes to the nurses and doctors
- Encouraging patients to take part in community activities and escort them to activities and games
- Providing companionship by actively listening to their concerns and ensuring that measures are taken in order to keep patients comfortable.
Education
Community Health Worker Training -
Community College of Baltimore County
Owings Mills, MD05.2018
Applying Skills to the Workplace: Essential Skills Training (30 hours -
Community College of Baltimore County
Owings Mills, MD03.2017
Social Work courses -
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD2012
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Patient Assessments
- Resident Support
- Crisis Situations
- Emergency Support
- Public Outreach
- Schedule Management
- Reasoning Ability
- Schedule Coordination
- Health Coaching
Certification
Certified Community Health Worker (00480-20-A) Exp. 03/2024First Aid & CPR Certified. Exp. 03/2025Certified Nursing Assistant (A00154681) Exp. 05/2025Certified DDA Core Training (Developmental Disability Administration) No Exp.
Timeline
Mental Health Associate
University of Maryland Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
Community Health Worker I
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
07.2018 - 04.2019
Voluntary Worker
Franciscan Center
01.2018 - Current
Voluntary Worker
Moveable Feast & Company
01.2018 - Current
Care Associate
Harbor Hospital, Behavioral Health Unit
03.2016 - 11.2018
Residential Counselor
Sheppard Pratt Mental Health System
08.2014 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools System
12.2009 - 06.2023
Community Health Worker Training -
Community College of Baltimore County
Applying Skills to the Workplace: Essential Skills Training (30 hours -
Community College of Baltimore County
Social Work courses -
Morgan State University
Certified Community Health Worker (00480-20-A) Exp. 03/2024First Aid & CPR Certified. Exp. 03/2025Certified Nursing Assistant (A00154681) Exp. 05/2025Certified DDA Core Training (Developmental Disability Administration) No Exp.
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