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ALNA SHAJAN

ALNA SHAJAN

Developmental Service Worker
Toronto

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated DSW student committed to delivering high-quality care to individuals with diverse needs. Skilled in multitasking, problem-solving, and effective communication. Passionate about improving the quality of life for clients with intellectual, mental, or physical challenges. Eager to contribute my skills to a supportive and caring team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Activation Aide Intern

Midlands Gardens Care Community
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: Sienna Seiner Living
  • Coordinating, planning activities, communicating programs, purchasing supplies, decorating, setting up, facilitates, overseeing and assisting residents, cleaning up, documenting, and evaluating programs
  • Actively and effectively facilitating programs in the care community including but not limited to, small and large groups and special events that meet the needs of the residents
  • Completing resident assessments and establishing goals and interventions based on the residents identified needs and concerns
  • Seeking opportunities to collaborate with other therapy programs i.e
  • Pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and to connect the Long Term Care residents with the community
  • Performing other duties as assigned
  • Sienna Seiner Living

Developmental Service Worker

FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism
08.2024 - 12.2024

Provided direct support to children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a

structured and sensory-friendly environment.

• Assisted in implementing individualized support plans to enhance social, communication and life

skills.

• Collaborated with supervisors and caregivers to ensure consistency in care and behavioral

strategies.

• Monitored and documented progress, behavior and interactions to support individualized care

strategies.


Volunteer

Emmanuel Kripa Trust
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provide compassionate and specialized care to palliative patients, emphasizing symptom management and quality of life improvement
  • Operated advanced medical equipment to monitor patient conditions, promptly responded to changes, and coordinated care adjustments
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive discharge plans, facilitating resources and support systems for patients transitioning from medical care

Volunteer

Family Health Care Centre
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted thorough assessments and crafted customized care plans, prioritizing individual patient needs and principles of palliative care
  • Assisted in preoperative preparations and provided detailed support to surgical patients, particularly emphasizing individuals with special needs such as autism spectrum disorder
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives to elevate patient care standards and integrate best practices in palliative care delivery

Education

Diploma - DSW

Fanshawe College
04-2025

Skills

  • Empathetic Support
  • Organizational Mastery
  • Problem-Solving
  • Clinical Judgement
  • Adaptive Flexibility

Certificates

• Standard First Aide and CPR/Level C
- Canadian Red Cross | Toronto
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention
• WHMIS
• Medication Administration
- Safe Management

Timeline

Activation Aide Intern

Midlands Gardens Care Community
09.2024 - 04.2025

Developmental Service Worker

FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism
08.2024 - 12.2024

Volunteer

Emmanuel Kripa Trust
09.2022 - 05.2023

Volunteer

Family Health Care Centre
06.2022 - 08.2022

Diploma - DSW

Fanshawe College
ALNA SHAJANDevelopmental Service Worker