Summary
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References
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Rajia Islam

Scarborough,Canada

Summary

Highly motivated and dedicated individual to promote health and wellness through leisure activities. Experienced in organizing and developing programs, events, and leisure activities for diverse aged group people.

Work History

Activity Aide

Extendicare Nursing Home (Volunteer)
  • Create and implement recreational programs for senior residents
  • Received phone calls from resident's families and assisted them with inquiries
  • Arranged events on various occasions such as Family Day and Black History Month
  • Worked with other departments to ensure that events are safely arranged
  • Assisted in feeding
  • 1:1 visits with the residents
  • Interacted thoroughly with dementia patients
  • Documented program details
  • Assisted residents with transporting to programs
  • Assessed resident's activity level
  • Maintained good interactions with residents
  • Worked with other staff and maintained a good working relationship
  • Joined team meetings

Adult Programmer

Scarborough YMCA (Volunteer)
  • Implemented adult fitness programs such as Yoga, Cycle Fit, and Body Fit
  • Created an engaging environment for adults through social activities
  • Gathered feedback from participants and improved program quality
  • Followed YMCA privacy and safety policies
  • Respectfully assist guests
  • Joined team meetings
  • Collaborated with other staff members to arrange events
  • Provide service in YMCA food bank

Skills

  • Majoring in Recreation and Leisure Service course at Centennial College
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff
  • High-quality customer service, and excellent performance history
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Fluent in English, Bangla, Hindi, and Urdu
  • Activity Assessment
  • Activity Planning
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Decision-Making

Certificates And Training

  • Valid CPR
  • Alzheimer's Society Training
  • Strong Minds through Active Bodies- Autism Ontario
  • High Five training

References

Available upon request

Languages

English
Full Professional
Bengali
Full Professional
Hindi
Elementary

Timeline

Activity Aide

Extendicare Nursing Home (Volunteer)

Adult Programmer

Scarborough YMCA (Volunteer)
Rajia Islam