Parisa Mishal Hossain

I have a great passion for volunteering my time and am a dedicated student in my academics and extracurriculars alike. I'm actively seeking for volunteering or internship opportunities this summer, and would love to connect further!

WORK:

SEPTEMBER 2023 - APRIL 2024

Student Volunteer - Conway Opportunity Homes, Hamilton, ON

• Volunteered my time weekly as a visitor to adults with disabilities in a long-term care home, facilitating friendly conversation, and organising games and activities.

MAY 2022 - AUG 2022

Pharmacist Assistant - Shoppers Drug Mart, Toronto, ON

I refilled medicine prescriptions and translated doctor’s notes into labels, as well as working front desk to answer customer inquiries and incoming calls.

JUNE 2022 - AUG 2022

1-to-1 Support Assistant - Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON

• I attended to the emotional and physical needs of campers under my care, from helping de-escalate mental health crises, to medicine administration, and mindful companionship.

Health Sciences Charity Fashion Show Executive - McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

• I was a promotional executive for my program’s annual charity fashion show, which consisted of managing 200+ models, attracting hundreds of audience members, and raising over 6,000$+ in our past year’s show.

AWARDS:

2021 / McMaster Health Sciences Entrance Scholarship

Scholarship valued at $1,000 for outstanding incoming students.

2019 / 1st Place in YPI Charity Competition

Won $5000 in a competition for the charity Common Ground Co-op, which aids adults with disabilities.

PROFICIENCIES:

Microsoft Word - 8 years

Microsoft Excel - 3 years

Adobe Photoshop - 6 years

Adobe Illustrator - 6 years

Adobe InDesign - 6 years

• WHMIS 2015 - McMaster University
• CPR & First Aid - Red Cross
• Laboratory Routine Practices - McMaster University
• AODA and Human Rights Code - - McMaster University
• Violence and Harassment Prevention - McMaster University

EDUCATION:

(2021 - 2025) McMaster University, Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)

• Good Academic Standing, 

(2018- 2021) Don Mills Collegiate Institute - Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

• Graduated Honour Roll (95% Average), Won Graduation English Award