Paul Ahunun
11 Saint Gaspar Court, North York,ON
Summary
- An empathetic and patient social service worker, seeking a recreation aide position with Villa Leonardo Gambin to apply gained theoretical and practical knowledge to improve the quality of life of seniors, through the implementation of meaningful and effective programs and activities.
- A hardworking and passionate social service worker, seeking a recreation aide position to apply gained knowledge obtained as a gerontology student and experience in providing client care, as well as compassion and allyship to help serve seniors better and improve their quality of life.
- A social service worker committed to applying gained experience in giving client care, and ability to collaborate closely with nurses, caretakers, and other healthcare professionals at Villa Leonardo Gambin to guarantee that leisure activities are customized to satisfy residents physical, mental, and emotional needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Facilitator - Student Work Placement
Rexdale Women’s Centre
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and facilitated effective programs, which included but not limited to recreational activities, health discussion seminars, English conversation circle, and computer workshops to meet diverse needs of seniors
- Facilitated gentle fitness exercise routines before programs to promote senior’s health and wellness
- Established partnerships and collaborations for senior support through grant applications and creation of senior’s department shopping list
- Conducted community needs assessment and participated in community outreach programs
- Conducted intake assessment and performed data entry into organization’s database.
Recreation Aide - Student Work Placement
Chartwell Constantia Retirement Residence
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated and supported programs e.g., gentle fitness exercise, recreational activities, and therapeutic activities
- Facilitated one on one or small group support for residents
- Conducted intake assessment interview and documentation to build residents profile on database
- Conducted surveys for residents to inquire about areas for improvement and suggestions for recreation activities and programs
- Supported residents in maintaining their hobbies and interest through constant follow up and motivation
- Documented resident’s participation during recreational programs and activities
- Built rapport and interacted with residents to help with their social domain and emotional needs
- Guaranteed a secure and accessible setting for all recreational activities and programs, considering the different levels of physical and cognitive abilities of residents participating in them
- Created event posters and monthly calendars.
Education
Social Service Worker Gerontology Diploma -
Seneca Polytechnic
Toronto, ON04.2024
Skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Cultural competence
- Assessment and problem solving
- Crisis intervention
- Communication and active listening
- Advocacy and empowerment
Certification
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care
- Palcare Core 1
- First Aid & CPR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Program Facilitator - Student Work Placement
Rexdale Women’s Centre
09.2023 - 04.2024
Recreation Aide - Student Work Placement
Chartwell Constantia Retirement Residence
05.2023 - 08.2023
Social Service Worker Gerontology Diploma -
Seneca Polytechnic
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care
- Palcare Core 1
- First Aid & CPR
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