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Taiwo Balogun

Social Worker
Lagos

Summary

Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.


To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.



Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Personal Support Worker

SANEL
Lagos
11.2020 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications

Social Worker - Child and Youth

IKEJA MINISTRY OF YOUTH
Lagos
12.2018 - 10.2020
  • Registering and Supervising National Youth Council of Nigeria (Lagos State Chapter) voluntary youth and youth focused Non-Governmental Organizations.
  • Supervising and monitoring of Non- Governmental Organizations, Orphanages, Day Care Centre and Home relating to Social Welfare Services.
  • Supervising and monitoring of Youth Centres and play grounds for recreation
  • Providing family and Juvenile Welfare Services, School Social Work Services, Adult Probation Services and Child Development Services.
  • Facilitating Medical Social Work Services to indigent citizens i.e. destitute, accident victims etc.
  • Promoting effective Citizenship and Leadership Training.
  • Providing enabling and empowering environment for Youth development.
  • Providing Institutional care for aged/elderly citizens.
  • Supervision of Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA).
  • Facilitating adoption, fostering, guardianship and child custody.
  • Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being

Resident Assistant/Elderly Caregiver

ROCK GARDENS HOME
Lagos
06.2016 - 11.2018
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
  • Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
  • Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
  • Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.

Social Worker Assistant

NYSC SECRETARIAT
Ibadan
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Helped develop effective care plans advocated for needs of each client with outside agencies and care professionals.
  • Supported program leadership in handling day-to-day management needs of busy office.
  • Protected clients' health information with strict protocols focused on controlling access to confidential information.
  • Assisted in developing grant proposals to support social service initiatives.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
  • Supported program leadership in handling day-to-day management needs of busy office
  • Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Tai Solarin University of Education
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State
01.2009 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

Ago - Iwoye Secondary School
Ago, Ogun State
01.2002 - 03.2008

Skills

Excellent teamwork

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Timeline

Personal Support Worker

SANEL
11.2020 - Current

Social Worker - Child and Youth

IKEJA MINISTRY OF YOUTH
12.2018 - 10.2020

Resident Assistant/Elderly Caregiver

ROCK GARDENS HOME
06.2016 - 11.2018

Social Worker Assistant

NYSC SECRETARIAT
03.2015 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Tai Solarin University of Education
01.2009 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

Ago - Iwoye Secondary School
01.2002 - 03.2008
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