Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
References
Certifications And Checks
Timeline
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Olawumi Adesanya

Perth,Australia

Summary

Professional with extensive experience in community services, disability support, and aged care. Proven ability to work independently and manage responsibilities effectively. Committed to enhancing social integration and promoting positive outcomes for individuals. Strong work ethic and dedication to making a meaningful impact in the community.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Rise Community Support Network
03.2011 - Current
  • Responsible for the day-to-day provision of direct client welfare support and administration following their support plan.
  • I participate in the implementation of individualised plans, supporting clients to ensure that they achieve the goals of their lifestyle plans, which ultimately assists the client’s integration into the community and social participation.
  • Supporting clients in developing maximum independence in community access and travel arrangements, the use of public transport and other forms of conveyance where available, as the opportunity arises.
  • Supporting clients in facilitating contact with the community services appropriate to their individual needs and wishes.
  • Treating the client’s choices and decisions with respect and dignity, always encouraging a sense of independence and positive self-esteem, and maintaining the client’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.
  • Ensuring that the client’s budget and money management training and practices are fully recorded and accountable.
  • Writing and recording client progress notes. Ensuring that all necessary information is adequately documented in the client's file.
  • Following the organisation's policies and procedures and ensuring safe operations of equipment and vehicles.
  • Understanding diversity and client cultures and demonstrating the ability to provide support and services.
  • Foster positive working relationships with the staff member.
  • Participate in group planning and developing individual activity plans that focus on the special needs of each client served by the program.

FIRST PLACEMENT: Social Work Student

Challis Community Primary School
, WA
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Delivered individual and group therapeutic support for students experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, aggression, attachment challenges, and trauma.
  • Facilitated child-centered, play-based sessions, using the emotion wheel and art therapy tools.
  • Developed and implemented individual intervention goals, supporting student engagement and resilience.
  • Completed case notes and final therapy reports for students and their families.
  • Conducted parent phone calls and feedback meetings with teachers to discuss student progress and ongoing support for students, where needed.
  • Collaborated with teachers and school well-being teams on students’ referral and support planning.
  • Participated in the school well-being programs: Breakfast Club, Teddy Bear Hospital, Toddler clinic intervention, and School Multicultural Event.
  • Managed end-of-placement documentation, including, but not limited to, student summaries and administrative checklist completion.
  • Participated and contributed to the morning team meetings.
  • Co-facilitated presentations on 'Emotional Regulation' and 'PICA'.
  • Applied social work theory and reflected on social determinants of health in the school context.

Office Administrative Assistant

Hedland Home & Trade
04.2003 - 10.2004
  • Managed the office as required.
  • Prepared weekly payroll.
  • Responsible for Accounts payable and Receivables, reconciling invoices and receipts.
  • Responsible for general ledger accounts, ensuring reconciliations were accurate and timely.
  • Performed all other office duties as required.

Education

Certificate of Participation - Educator Foundation Program

Western Australian Recovery College Alliance (WARCA)
Perth, WA
04.2021

Diploma of Community Services Work -

TAFE NSW
NSW
10.2015

Certificate III in Disability -

Central Institute of Technology
Perth, WA
08.2011

Certificate III Health Service Assistance (Client/Patient Services) -

Success Fast Track
Perth, WA
07.2007

Certificate III in Aged Care -

Success Fast Track
Perth, WA
07.2007

Diploma - Business Administration

TAFE
South Hedland
12.2003

Postgraduate Diploma -

Management Studies
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
07.2001

Diploma -

Computer Operations
Ibadan
10.1996

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Ilorin
Nigeria
10.1995

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - In progress

Curtin University
Perth, WA

Skills

  • Strong organisational skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Multi-tasking
  • Problem solving
  • Time management skills
  • Report writing
  • Case documentation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Typing skills
  • Emotional support
  • Behavioural support
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Ethical practice
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Strengths-based practice

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Meeting people
  • Going for a walk
  • Travelling
  • Cooking

References

  • Elizabeth Eleshinnla, Senior Social Worker, South Metropolitan Health Service-Fiona Stanley Hospital, abisola.eleshinnla@health.wa.gov.au, 0420697439
  • Nicole Degraaf, Senior Coordinator, Rise Community Support Network, Nicole.Degraaf@risenetwork.com.au, 0447803836

Certifications And Checks

  • Working with Children Checks
  • Current National Police Clearance
  • Mandatory Reporting
  • Department of Education- National Criminal Record Clearance
  • First Aid
  • NDIS Checks Clearance
  • WA Driver’s Licence

Timeline

FIRST PLACEMENT: Social Work Student

Challis Community Primary School
02.2025 - 05.2025

Support Worker

Rise Community Support Network
03.2011 - Current

Office Administrative Assistant

Hedland Home & Trade
04.2003 - 10.2004

Certificate of Participation - Educator Foundation Program

Western Australian Recovery College Alliance (WARCA)

Diploma of Community Services Work -

TAFE NSW

Certificate III in Disability -

Central Institute of Technology

Certificate III Health Service Assistance (Client/Patient Services) -

Success Fast Track

Certificate III in Aged Care -

Success Fast Track

Diploma - Business Administration

TAFE

Postgraduate Diploma -

Management Studies

Diploma -

Computer Operations

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Ilorin

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - In progress

Curtin University

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