Nishimwe Trifoza

Assist intellectually handicapped adults with their daily tasks and goals to ensure their routines are fulfilled. Create outside activities for the core member to do so they can work on their physical health Motivate coreworkers to go for an outing so that they are not inside all day

Direct Professional support - FriendshipArk - Ames

(2020-04 - 2023-06)

• Assist intellectually handicapped adults with their daily tasks and goals to ensure their routines are fulfilled.
• Create outside activities for the core member to do so they can work on their physical health
• Motivate coreworkers to go for an outing so that they are not inside all day
• Organize and planned home tasks for core members to do to help them cope with anxieties

Behavioral Technician - Systems Unlimited - Iowa City

(2023-09 - 2024-03)

• Assist approximately 11 core members located in two different homes,
• Assist core members with cleaning, showering, meal prepping, administered medications daily and on time.
• Design and prepared healthy meals options for coremember to have
• Problem solved and insured of client safety whenever they were a medical emergency

Summer Teaching Assistant - Neighborhood Centers - Iowa City

(2024-06 - 2024-08)

• Supervised children at the playground
• Created fund activities for children to engage with during the summer program
• Motivated a nonverbal child to eat and engage in activities such as swimming

Outreach Mental Health Counselor - Successful Living - Iowa City

(2024-10 - 2025-07)

supports individuals aged 18 and older with chronic mental illness

• Assist clients develop essential life skills for independent living and mental health recovery
• Provide one-on-one training in areas like budgeting, housing, education, self-care, socialization, and conflict resolution

Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Iowa State University (2020-01 - 2023-05)

Masters of Social Work - Social Work - University of Iowa (2023-08 - 2026-05)