PUSHPARANI GOMAS
Ottawa,ON
Summary
I am a dedicated Social Service Worker passionate about providing person-centred care and dementia care. My experiences have enabled me to become skilled in assessing the needs of others to develop and implement the delivery of personalized services that upload autonomy through a strength-based approach. With strong attention to detail, I can resolve conflict efficiently and successfully work as a part of an interprofessional team to achieve personal and organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Programs Aide - Certified
Extendicare Medex
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Plan, implement, and evaluate both individual and group activation programs based on the assessed needs of the residents.
- Monitor the behavior and condition of residents during programs, and report any significant changes to the supervisor and the nursing staff, as appropriate.
- Encourage social interaction among residents through organized activities. Focus on the five domains of recreation therapy to improve or maintain a person's functioning.
Elder Life Program Student
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
Windsor, Ontario
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Enhance the hospital experience of older adult patients by addressing complex challenges to prevent delirium, combat social isolation, and reduce the risk of geriatric syndromes by implementing non-pharmacological interventions during daily one-on-one visits.
Volunteer Exercise Assistant
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
Windsor, Ontario
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Support daily activities by ensuring seamless transitions between gym and class areas, directing patients to designated locations, facilitating coordination of tasks, and setting up the gym for optimal functionality and safety.
Cashier & Food Preparation Assistant
Windsor Pizza
Windsor, Ontario
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Assisted in the food preparation and supported the delivery of prompt, high-quality meals.
Community Service Worker
Brotherhood Missions
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
06.2011 - 11.2021
- Progressed from the Mission Coordinator to the dedicated Service Worker, providing invaluable support to clients and families within the community by accompanying them to appointments and social outings.
- Delivered detailed presentations and wrote thorough reports supporting the organization's mission and protocols.
Education
Diploma - Social Service Worker-Gerontology
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON01-2024
Master of Social Work -
Loyola College
India01-2011
B.Sc. Biochemistry -
Prof. Dhanapalan College
India01-2008
Skills
- Person-Centered Care
- Dementia care
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Task delegation
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork
Certification
- DementiAbility Methods
- GPA in Dementia Care
- RGP:Sf Care E-Learning Series
- Standard First Aid CPR
- Occupational Health & Safety
- WHMIS/GHS
Timeline
Resident Programs Aide - Certified
Extendicare Medex
09.2024 - Current
Elder Life Program Student
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
01.2024 - 04.2024
Cashier & Food Preparation Assistant
Windsor Pizza
07.2023 - 08.2024
Volunteer Exercise Assistant
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
05.2023 - 12.2023
Community Service Worker
Brotherhood Missions
06.2011 - 11.2021
Diploma - Social Service Worker-Gerontology
St. Clair College
Master of Social Work -
Loyola College
B.Sc. Biochemistry -
Prof. Dhanapalan College
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