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Kobra Ali

Toronto,ON

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Care Partner
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • • Preparing nutritious, varied, and economical meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan, using proper food preparation, storage, and hygiene practices.

Administrative Assistant

Institute Of Health For Research
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • • Gather and update office data in a regular and accurate manner, maintaining well-organized records to respond swiftly to various administrative needs.

Settlement Counsellor

Canadian Hazara Humanitarian Services (CHHS)
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Conducted initial assessments for clients to determine eligibility for the Mindset Makeover Program.
  • Conducted outreach to promote the program among community partners.
  • Participated in community outreach activities to identify community resources, services, and programs supporting and addressing clients' issues that impede achievements of personal career and overall life goals.
  • Provided information to clients on how to research community services and supports available to their needs and assisted them as necessary in accessing those resources.
  • Worked together with clients to develop a personalized action plan by utilizing techniques such as guided journaling and motivational interviews.
  • Conducted outreach for mentors; facilitated orientation and training sessions for both clients and mentors.
  • Prepared and facilitated 2 weeks of small group and individualized virtual workshops covering growth mindset and confidence-building topics such as overcoming imposter syndrome, developing resilience and adaptability, and personal branding.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Customer Service Representative

Burger Baron, Alberta
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined call center processes for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.

Afghan Women Settlement House

Settlement Worker / Housing Support Coordinator
11.2015 - 12.2017

• Coordinated and facilitated orientation sessions for newcomers, providing essential information on local services, resources, and cultural adaptation.

• Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify individual and family needs, creating personalized settlement plans for optimal integration.

• Developed and maintained strong partnerships with local community organizations, government agencies, and employers to enhance available support networks.

• Assisted clients in accessing healthcare, education, employment, and housing services, ensuring their successful settlement in the community.

• Provided emotional support and counseling to individuals facing cultural adjustment challenges, helping them navigate the complexities of a new environment.

• Organized and participated in community events, workshops, and information sessions to promote cultural exchange and integration.

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving route discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Ensured accurate invoice processing through meticulous verification of driver paperwork and receipts.

Admin Officer

Care Of Afghan Families, Kabul-Afghanistan
03.2014 - 10.2015

• Managed and coordinated multiple daily office operations, prepared cost analysis, and completed detailed reports, ensuring the accuracy of all data.

• Worked on the development and implementation of a new accounting system which significantly increased the efficiency of financial teams.

• Reviewed and maintained confidential documents and files, assisted in payroll management for 50+ employees, and scheduled and coordinated meetings.

• Ordered and managed office supplies and executed other duties as assigned by the Office Manager.

• Awarded Employee of the Month twice for performing great work.

  • Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies.
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.

Settlement Counsellor

Peace Settlement Society.
03.2013 - 02.2014
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Provide a full range of settlement services to new immigrants and newcomer families.

• Conduct thorough settlement needs assessment for each client.

• Provide solution-focused counselling by setting settlement goals and developing plan of action for every client.

• Conduct follow up as needed, identifying if set goals have been met.

• Provide comprehensive information on orientation to Canadian society.

• Connect newcomers with internal programs and services.

• Provide information and referral regarding external programs and services.

• Provide interpretation to eligible clients as required for addressing settlement needs.

• Organize and facilitate information group sessions on settlement topics.

• Organize and facilitate newcomer clubs for target community.

Education

Real Estate Diploma - Real Estate

Humber College
Hamilton
03.2023

Dipolma - Settlement Counsellor

Ebne Sina College
Afghanistan
01.2013

Bachelor Diploma - Law

Khatamul Nabeen University,
Afghanistan
01.2011

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Social support
  • Team Management
  • Fluent in Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Arabic
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal Communication
  • Organization

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
Urdu
Professional Working

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Care Partner
11.2022 - 03.2023

Administrative Assistant

Institute Of Health For Research
05.2021 - 05.2022

Settlement Counsellor

Canadian Hazara Humanitarian Services (CHHS)
04.2020 - 04.2022

Customer Service Representative

Burger Baron, Alberta
06.2019 - 03.2020

Afghan Women Settlement House

Settlement Worker / Housing Support Coordinator
11.2015 - 12.2017

Admin Officer

Care Of Afghan Families, Kabul-Afghanistan
03.2014 - 10.2015

Settlement Counsellor

Peace Settlement Society.
03.2013 - 02.2014

Real Estate Diploma - Real Estate

Humber College

Dipolma - Settlement Counsellor

Ebne Sina College

Bachelor Diploma - Law

Khatamul Nabeen University,
Kobra Ali