Practicum, Developmental Service Worker - Organization of Canadian Tamil's with Disabilities - Toronto, ON
(2024-12 - 2025-04)
- Supported individuals with disabilities in cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- Assisted with skills-building tasks by organizing inclusive learning environments using hands-on and sensory-based materials.
- Supported and worked collaboratively with lead educators in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
- Provided personal hygiene support including toileting and changing diapers while maintaining their dignity.
- Monitored and documented student progress to support care plans and family feedback.
- Collaborated with the family members to build trust and support smooth transitions.
- Ensured program equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and ready for use while maintaining a safe, clutter-free environment to prevent hazard.
Practicum, Developmental Service Worker - Suomi-Koti Nursing Home - Toronto, ON
(2025-09 - 2025-12)
- Supported residents with feeding by promoting safety, comfort, and proper nutritional intake.
- Facilitated recreational and therapeutic activities to promote residents emotional, social, and cognitive well-being.
- Supported residents with safe transfers from bed to the lounge and to the activity area and by encouraging the proper use of assistive devices.
Personal Support Worker - COTA Mental Health
(2024-05)
- Applied positive reinforcement strategies to encourage engagement, appropriate behavior, and independence.
- Used de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behavior.
Registered Nurse - B.P. Koirala Institute of Health and Sciences
(2020-02 - 2023-11)
- Applied pediatric nursing experience to promote children's health, safety and developmental growth in a nurturing childcare environment.
- Used active listening and open communication to build trust with patients and their families and with the teams to create an individualized care plan.
School Nurse - Apple Tree Montessori -Based School
(2019-10 - 2020-01)
- Promoted child's health and safety by ensuring proper nutrition while strictly following dietary restrictions, including anaphylactic dietary precautions.
- Build a positive relationship with the child's families by offering thoughtful feedback on progress, emerging skills, and daily activities.
- Facilitated developmentally appropriate activities focusing on early literacy, numeracy, self-regulation and independence.
