Rita Newman

Dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Worker with over two years of experience providing high-quality, person-centred care in long-term care, retirement home, and adult day program settings. With academic training in Personal Support Work and Gerontology Interprofessional Practice, I bring a strong understanding of the aging process, resident needs, and supportive care. Recognized for empathy, professionalism, reliability, and a steadfast commitment to enhancing residents’ comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Also brings international experience supporting underserved populations through the Rock of Ages Empowerment Foundation in Abuja, Nigeria, including widows and at-risk youth.

Personal Support Worker — Part-Time at Sienna Senior Living, Streetsville Care (2025-03 – Present)

Personal Support Worker — Full-Time at Seniors Life Enrichment Centre (2025-05 – Present)

Personal Support Worker — Part-Time at Credit River Retirement Residence (2023-08 – 2025-02)

Project Director at Rock of Ages Empowerment Foundation, Nigeria (2012-06 – 2023-03)

• Coordinated 24 widow support communities, serving over 1,500 members.
• Organized capacity-building programs and emotional support workshops.
• Guided widows dealing with grief, financial instability, and social reintegration.

Personal Support Worker at Sienna Senior Living — Streetsville (2024-09 – 2024-11)

Internship / Placement

Personal Support Worker at Seniors Life Enrichment Centre (2024-11 – 2024-12)

Internship / Placement

Life Enrichment at Credit River Retirement Residence (2023-09 – 2023-12)

Internship / Placement

• Led therapeutic activities, reducing anxiety and enhancing social and cognitive skills.

Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Personal Support Worker – Health and Wellness – Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (2024-05 – 2024-12)

Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Gerontology – Interprofessional Practice – Fanshawe College (2023-05 – 2023-12)

Postgraduate Diploma in Education – University of Abuja (2019-01)

Bachelor in Forestry and Wildlife – University of Maiduguri (2005-09 – 2010-06)