Aline Niyongabo
Ottawa,Canada
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Therapist
Villa Marconi
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2022 - Current
- Ensure the safety and well being of the residents is maintained
- Transport residents to events
- Schedule and organized events of the month
- Provide support and encouragement to residents
- Maintain MDS schedule for activities
- Manage resident's participation through Welbi
- Conduct assessments to evaluate residents' progress and adjust activities.
- Encourage patients' participation in community activities that would enhance their overall well-being
Student Social Service Worker
Waterford Retirement Community
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create diverse programming that catered to clients interests and needs.
- Ensured compliance with the homes policies during event planning stages, maintaining a safe environment at each activity.
- Assisted in conducting tours of the home for future clients
Companion/Caregiver
Home Instead
Ottawa, Canada
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided basic housekeeping and care for the elderly or recovering patients.
- Provides companionship to clients, prepare and serve meals and/or snacks.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversations to promote social interaction.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, including grooming and hygiene.
Companion
Seniors for Seniors
Ottawa, Canada
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided basic housekeeping and care for the elderly or recovering patients.
- Provides companionship to clients, prepare and serve meals and/or snacks.
- Assisted in grooming and dressing guidance.
Volunteer
Florana Residence
Brockville, Canada
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted senior residence in daily activities.
- Prepared physical activities for the day and assisted personal support workers with care of residence.
Volunteer
Sir Guy Carleton
Ottawa, Canada
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted students in the physical support program.
- Prepared physical activities with instruction from physiotherapy professionals.
- Provided a fun and educational learning experience for the students.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Social Service Work (Gerontology)
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, None01-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Gerontology
Laurentian University
Sudbury06-2024
Fitness and Health Promotion - Ottawa
Algonquin College
Ottawa04.2022
Pre Health Science - Ottawa
Algonquin College
Ottawa12.2020
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Activity planning
- Client assessment
- Caregiver support
- Group facilitation
- Adaptive intervention techniques
- First aid and CPR certification
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month (2024)
- Efficiency: Increased average number of programming per day from 2 to 4 by redesigning calender and scheduling of program times
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Clean Vulnerable Sector Check
- Clean Criminal Record Check
- Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Certificate
- Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate
- Palliative Care Certificate
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Social Service Worker
Waterford Retirement Community
05.2025 - 08.2025
Companion/Caregiver
Home Instead
06.2022 - 06.2023
Activity Therapist
Villa Marconi
05.2022 - Current
Companion
Seniors for Seniors
03.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Florana Residence
12.2021 - 02.2022
Volunteer
Sir Guy Carleton
10.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Social Service Work (Gerontology)
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Some College (No Degree) - Gerontology
Laurentian University
Fitness and Health Promotion - Ottawa
Algonquin College
Pre Health Science - Ottawa
Algonquin College