Oluwakemi Okiji
Towson,MD
Summary
Professional Summary:
Dedicated healthcare professional with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Community Health Worker
Aids Healthcare Foundation, AHF
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Re-engage clients who have know their HIV or HEP C status but have fallen out of a system of care.
- · Maintain clear, accurate, timely, up-to-date documentation on all clients in an ethical and confidential manner.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Provides peer support and navigation of HIV Medical and Behavioral Health services to ensure HIV positive patients are obtaining medical and behavioral health care, and consistently making and keeping their appointments.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Ascension Saint Agnes
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Connected patients with available and relevant resources.
- Educated patients on the proper use of the Emergency Room, and provided information for alternatives.
- Helped patients identify socio-economic issues that affect their overall health.
- Helped patients develop their capacity and access to resources, including health insurance, food, housing, quality care and health information.
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.
- Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
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, MD2018
Applying Skills to the Workplace: Essential Skills Training (30 hours -
Community College of Baltimore County
Owings Mills, MD2017
Social Work courses -
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD2012
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Patient Assessments
- Crisis Situations
- Emergency Support
- Public Outreach
- Health Coaching
Certification
- Certified Community Health Worker (00480-20-A) 03/2020- 03/2024
- First Aid & CPR Certified. 05/2023-03/2025
- Certified Nursing Assistant (A00154681) 12/2015-05/2025
- Certified DDA Core Training (Developmental Disability Administration)
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Aids Healthcare Foundation, AHF
10.2022 - 01.2023
Community Outreach Coordinator
Ascension Saint Agnes
06.2021 - 08.2022
Mental Health Associate
University of Maryland Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
Community Health Worker I
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
07.2018 - 04.2019
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
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