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Shahista S

Shahista S

Toronto

Graduate of Autism and Behavioural Science at Fanshawe College in London, ON.

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  • Helper Roles Nanny (live-in)

  • Availability Full-time

  • Shifts Weekdays

  • About Me

    EDUCATION AND TRAINING
    Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate - APRIL 2014
    Fanshawe College – London, Ontario, April 2014.
    • Gained comprehensive knowledge in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Developed skills as ABA/IBI Instructor Therapist, Behaviour-therapist.

    Graduation in Nursing (3 ½ years) JANUARY 2009
    Registered nurse from Holy spirit Institute of Nursing Education – Mumbai, India
    From August 2005 till January 2009.

    HSC- 2005
    SSC- 2003

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    ADDITIONAL
    • Volunteer for Autism Ontario, Green Christmas, Talbot street church, London, Ontario 23rd November 2013.
    • Volunteer for Autism Ontario, Bridging the gap, basketball match, Budweiser Garden, London, Ontario 17th November 2013.
    • Volunteer for Autism Ontario, Craft Making at Salvation Army, London, Ontario 2013.
    • Volunteer for Autism Ontario, Autism Night at Centers, London, Ontario 2013.
    • Training of use of I-pad for kids with Autism.
    • Use of different software for PECS, Visual Schedule etc.
    • Attended Ride and Stride for Autism, London, Ontario 2013.
    • Attended CPR certificate, Red Cross, London, Ontario 2013.
    • Attended First Aid Certificate, Red Cross, London, Ontario 2013.
    • Valid CPI Certificate, Fanshawe College, London, Ontario 2013.
    • Good knowledge of Computer skills, Word, Excel, Power Point etc

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    RELATED EXPERIENCE

    Worked at ABA Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
    As a Behaviour Therapist/ Instructor therapist , since January 2015 till June 2015 providing IBI ( Intensive Behaviour intervention) one on one therapy for clients diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

    Apply behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients
    • Implementing Individualized Treatment Plans(ITPs)
    • Teaching the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in
    the ITPs
    • Assisting students, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills.
    this includes toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills.
    • Supporting all members of the staff and assists with ideas, suggestions and work duties
    • Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills
    • Developing program plans and other instructional activities
    • Writing progress reports, and other requested written assignments related to the clients
    • Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior
    analysts, consultants, therapist 
trainers, therapists and clients
    • Assessment of the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and
    Placement Program 
(VB-MAPP)
    • Assists in creating instructional materials
    • Observation and recording, and reporting the condition and behavior of the clients, including
    maintaining daily records during the day
    • Functions as an active member of the treatment team
    • Working with clients, consultants, staff, families, and community to implement client's
    treatment plans
    • Consistently implementing behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior
    and promote appropriate social behaviors
    • Completing daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent
    and timely manner
    • Follows VBCA policies and procedures
    • Openly flexible and responsible in working with multiple children at one time, when
    necessary

    Registered Nurse, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai April 2009 – August 2013
    • Worked as an Nursing Officer in Hospital
    1. Medical
    2. Surgical
    3. Out-Patient Department
    4. Cardiac Center
    5. Rehabilitation Department ( including Geriatric rehabilitation )
    6. Blood Bank
    7. Paediatric
    8. IVF
    9. Cosmetology
    10. In-Patient Department

    Job description
    -Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

    - Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.

    - Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

    - Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

    - Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.

    - Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
    -Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

    - Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel, or supervise a particular unit on one shift.

    - Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.
    - Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided.

    - Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities, including assessment of individuals' home and/or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems.

    - Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and childbirth, and develop health improvement programs.

    - Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
    - Deliver infants and provide prenatal and postpartum care and treatment under obstetrician's supervision.

    - Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics.

    - Provide health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, and industry.

    - Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers.

    - Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.

    - Direct and coordinate infection control programs, advising and consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.

    - Perform administrative and managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, and long-range goals.

    - Provide or arrange for training/instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.

    - Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.

    - Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.

    - Work with individuals, groups, and families to plan and implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.

    - Engage in research activities related to nursing.
    • Worked as an Intern in Holy Spirit Hospital August 2008- April 2009
    Worked in Special Medical Area as an Intern

    • Placement -1 in Eagle Heights public High School, London Ontario
    November 17’ 2013 – December 14’ 2013
    • Placement-2 in Ashley Oak’s Public High School
    March 17th 2014 – April 25th 2014.

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