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Work History
Education
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Research Assistant Activities
Publications
Volunteer Experience
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Registered Dietitian
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Reham Al-Aini

Ottawa,Canada

Summary

As a clinically-trained Registered Dietitian, dedicated to seeking and maintaining a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities. Experienced Registered Dietitian with a strong background in long-term care settings.

  • Skilled in assessing dietary needs and developing tailored nutrition plans.
  • Proficient in implementing evidence-based interventions to optimize residents' health.
  • Collaborative team member, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Dedicated to fostering a resident-centered care approach for positive outcomes.
  • Committed to improving the quality of life for long-term care residents.
  • Seeking opportunities to apply expertise in a rewarding healthcare environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietetic Intern

Perley Health (35hr/week)
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted in menu planning and development tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences
  • Participated in nutritional assessments and collaborated on personalized dietary plans
  • Ensured adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, complying with regulations
  • Supported budget management and cost control measures, optimizing procurement strategies
  • Provided leadership and training to kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and best practices
  • Conducted quality assurance checks to uphold high food quality and resident satisfaction
  • Actively engaged in resident feedback and implemented improvements for positive dining experience.

Dietetic Intern

Centretown Community Health Centre (35hr/week)
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided nutritional education and counseling to community members
  • Assisted in developing and implementing nutrition-focused programs and workshops
  • Participated in community outreach efforts, including health fairs and cooking demonstrations
  • Developed skills in effective communication, cultural competency, and teamwork
  • Strengthened passion for community nutrition and public health initiatives.

Dietetic Intern

Garry J Armstrong LTC/ Peter D Clark Centre
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted nutritional assessments for long-term care residents, considering medical histories and biochemical data
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans based on dietary requirements and preferences
  • Provided nutrition education and counseling to residents and families, addressing dietary concerns
  • Assisted in menu planning and evaluation, ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines and preferences
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by monitoring food service operations
  • Maintained accurate documentation of nutrition assessments and interventions.

Grader/Marker

University Of Manitoba (25 Hrs/subject)
09.2020 - 04.2021

Clinical Dietitian

Griffin Medical (25hrs /week)
09.2012 - 04.2015
  • Counseled individuals on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits to improve their quality of life, and designed programs for patient with chronic and acute illnesses, pregnant women, and weight management.

Dr. Bouthina Alsharafi Clinic (20 hrs/week)

12.2012 - 12.2013
  • Designed programs for patients with diabetic and endocrine medical issues.

Soul For Development (project contract “Part time”)

04.2013 - 08.2013
  • Promote community participation in all nutrition promotion activities
  • Improve community awareness of the malnutrition status while further educating on best food and diets (including the importance of infant and young child feeding (IYCF))
  • Also conducted different assessment methods of the formative research.

Clinical Dietitian

Science And Technology Hospital (32 Hrs/week)
11.2012 - 03.2013
  • Educate patients and their caregivers about importance of sound nutrition in disease management and healing, also I conducted nutritional assessments for out and in patients and checking meals at food lines before served to patients.

Education

Master of Science - Human Nutritional Sciences

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB

Master of Science - Human Nutritional Sciences

University of UKM/Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutritional Sciences

Petra University
Amman, Jordan
06.2012

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of R programming, SPSS, and Microsoft Office
  • Member of Dietitians of Canada, Canadian Nutrition Society and American Society for Nutrition, Gerontology Dietitians of Ottawa
  • Completion of Animal User Training Course: Biomedical, Lab Safety Training, and Emergency Code training at St-Boniface Hospital
  • Nutrition needs assessment
  • Time Management
  • Nutrition program management
  • Diabetes management
  • Food Service Management
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy

Research Assistant Activities

  • Worked on a literature review looking at how the gut microbiomes impact cardiovascular disease
  • (Reviewer) Harvey, Soriah M., et al. "Maternal asthma, breastfeeding, and respiratory outcomes in the first year of life." Pediatric pulmonology 55.7 (2020): 1690-1696.

Publications

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-6872-4

Volunteer Experience

  • Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, 04/2019, 07/2019, Research Assistant (5 hrs/Month)

Assessed the children and their families during follow-up visits to the lab and explain the procedures they will be doing, as well as engaged in some activities with the children

  • Total Energy, 11/2014, 02/2015, Nutritionist (5 hrs/week)

Conducted a health awareness campaign and nutrition audit

  • Al Hubok Center for training and consultations, 02/2014, 10/2014, Community Health Consultant “Nutrition course” (4 hrs/week)

Assessed, diagnosed, and treated the individuals and plane diet that was suitable for the given training courses in various aspects of nutrition to increase the awareness of healthy eating and lifestyle habits, Increased the awareness of the importance of physical activity by giving an aerobics class every week

Languages

English
Arabic

Registered Dietitian

College of Dietitians of Ontario

Timeline

Dietetic Intern

Perley Health (35hr/week)
11.2023 - 01.2024

Dietetic Intern

Centretown Community Health Centre (35hr/week)
09.2023 - 10.2023

Dietetic Intern

Garry J Armstrong LTC/ Peter D Clark Centre
05.2023 - 08.2023

Grader/Marker

University Of Manitoba (25 Hrs/subject)
09.2020 - 04.2021

Soul For Development (project contract “Part time”)

04.2013 - 08.2013

Dr. Bouthina Alsharafi Clinic (20 hrs/week)

12.2012 - 12.2013

Clinical Dietitian

Science And Technology Hospital (32 Hrs/week)
11.2012 - 03.2013

Clinical Dietitian

Griffin Medical (25hrs /week)
09.2012 - 04.2015

Master of Science - Human Nutritional Sciences

University of Manitoba

Master of Science - Human Nutritional Sciences

University of UKM/Malaysia

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutritional Sciences

Petra University
Reham Al-Aini