James Niyonkuru
Montreal
Summary
I am a community oriented person skilled in supportive counseling and client advocacy.
I excel in personal organization, flexibility and emergency preparedness, keen to keep clients privacy, and develop trust-based relationships.
I have a very good experience in Microsoft Access and Internet exploration which help me to further search all available resources for clients, to communicate effectively and enhance team coordination.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Housekeeper
Jewish General Hospital
2022.09 - Current
- Participated in safety drills and emergency preparedness exercises, ensuring readiness to respond effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring adequate stocks were available for daily use.
- Supported patient privacy by adhering to strict confidentiality policies and procedures when working in sensitive areas of the hospital.
Personal Support Worker
MD Sante
2022.06 - 2023.05
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Advocated for client rights while navigating various healthcare systems settings.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Diploma - Community Service Work.
Herzing College
Ottawa, ON03.2025
Skills
- Supportive Counseling Techniques
- Client Advocacy and Community Resource Navigation
- Program Planning
- Coping Techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Behavioral Disorders
- Training and mentoring
- Empathy Development
- Verbal and written communication skills
- File Management, Microsoft Access, documentation and record keeping.
- Report writing
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
- Indigenous awareness Workshop
- CPR
- Certificate of PDSB (préposé aux déplacement sécuritaire des bénéficiaires)
- Certificate PSW (PAB).
Playing guitar and volleyball
In my free time I like to play guitar, volleyball or basketball. I am very interested in outside activities like visiting parks and exploring touristic areas. I also enjoy participating in the community activities.
Timeline
Hospital Housekeeper
Jewish General Hospital
2022.09 - Current
Personal Support Worker
MD Sante
2022.06 - 2023.05
Diploma - Community Service Work.
Herzing College
- Indigenous awareness Workshop
- CPR
- Certificate of PDSB (préposé aux déplacement sécuritaire des bénéficiaires)
- Certificate PSW (PAB).
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