Abiodun Osunlana
Edmonton
Summary
Professional with over 8 years of experience in enhancing dignity and independence for diverse adults and families, specializing in mental health and emotional well-being. Demonstrated success in building trusting relationships through empathetic, person-centered support and proactive needs assessment. Skilled in providing direct care, facilitating social connections, and implementing risk prevention strategies to achieve positive recovery outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Care Assistant
SAMANTHASAPPY
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Provided direct person-centered care to adults with mental health needs within multidisciplinary teams.
- Delivered emotional support and companionship through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Monitored client well-being, reported behavior and mood changes for timely interventions.
- Assisted with mobility and therapeutic routines while implementing safety measures.
- Coordinated outings and appointments to foster social connections and enhance mental health outcomes.
- Planned and prepared nutritional meals to promote healthy eating habits and recovery.
- Documented client progress, collaborating with healthcare teams for coordinated care.
Support Worker
GANAT HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Enhanced client dignity and promoted recovery by providing emotional support for mental health needs.
- Guided self-care routines to foster independence and build confidence through tailored encouragement.
- Developed balanced nutritional plans to promote positive dietary habits among clients.
- Implemented risk prevention strategies to ensure safe navigation in living spaces.
- Organized tasks and environments to create clean, stress-free spaces that facilitate daily activities.
- Built meaningful relationships through consistent companionship, enhancing emotional health and social connections.
Education
POST-DIPLOMA - MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY PRACTITIONER
NorQuest College
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada08.2026
B.SC. - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria10.2022
Skills
- Emotional support and companionship
- Team collaboration and reliability
- Infection control and hygiene
- Sanitation practices
- Meal planning and nutritional assistance
- Supervision of vulnerable adults
- Assistance with daily living activities
- Light housekeeping and organization
- Risk prevention and crisis intervention
- Effective communication skills
- Observation and reporting of client well-being
- Person-centered recovery-oriented care
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Edmonton Food Bank 02/2026 - Present
- Build food hampers.
Certification
• Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
• Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth Blended
• Brain Story Certification
• Resilience Scale Training
• Crisis Prevention Intervention
• Infection Prevention and Control - Alberta
• Working Together - The Code and the AODA
• Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
• Alberta Food Safety Basics
• Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth Blended
• Brain Story Certification
• Resilience Scale Training
• Crisis Prevention Intervention
• Infection Prevention and Control - Alberta
• Working Together - The Code and the AODA
• Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
• Alberta Food Safety Basics
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Yoruba, Fluent
Hobbies and Interests
- Supporting vulnerable individuals and families through empathetic community care and volunteering
- Promoting dignity, independence, and emotional well-being in diverse support programs
- Engaging in community health initiatives, including mentoring opportunities
- Continuously learning about nutrition, wellness strategies, and risk prevention to enhance supportive environments
Available on Request
- Police Information & Vulnerable Sector Check
- Intervention Record Check
Timeline
Mental Health Care Assistant
SAMANTHASAPPY
09.2022 - 10.2025
Support Worker
GANAT HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE
01.2017 - 08.2022
POST-DIPLOMA - MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY PRACTITIONER
NorQuest College
B.SC. - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Ibadan