Executive Director

• Dec 2013 - Present

Ability First Ottawa Inc is located in a multi use activity center, where people with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to participate in creative and productive activities within a safe and friendly environment. This non-profit organization will offer flexible programs devoted to the development and promotion of creativity, well-being and community among those with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders and Autism. Ages 10-70. Programs we offer: * Professional Mentors Team/ business mentoring * Adult Skills Training * Youth Volunteers * Housing Navigation *Entrepreneurship To register, contact Christina Ranieri, Ability First Executive Director Phone: 613-291-5422 Email: christinar294@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/abilityfirstottawa Twitter: @AbilityFirstOtt Visit us at: www.abilityfirstottawa.org http://www.rogerstv.com/page.aspx?lid=237&rid=4&gid=236071 Show less

Social Media Coordinator

• Nov 2015 - Present

What is the ParaCor Initiative? The ParaCor Initiative is a pilot project which has the purpose of providing​ disability/accessibility information on community organizations, training, health and local events. ​​ The Mission of this Initiative? It is hoped that with the information that is provided will assist persons with disabilities to become more active in life; be that they participate in disability related recreational and/or competitive sports; or events, fundraisers and festivals. We also hope that the training section will enable them to better themselves through life coaching; skills training; and workshops - and in effect increase their employability. Lastly we hope that by showcasing community organizations we can increase the visibility to services that either provide assistance to persons with disabilities, or organizations that are pioneers in the area of disability (by breaking down barriers; increasing inclusion (etc.)) in an effort to promote the good that is being done by these organizations and corporations in the community. The ParaCor Initiatives Vision?Our vision for the ParaCor Community is to expand the reach of the services visualized to other cities, provinces and territories in the coming years; adding additional information avenues; and possibly developing mobile tools to increase the flow of information to those who need it. We are also hope to be apart of the massive migration of our world from the traditional notions, and stigmas attached to persons with disabilities to a Canada that understands, includes and is fully sensitive to the needs of those with alternative abilities. Show less

Registered Social Service Worker and Ability First Ottawa consultant

• Jun 2008 - Present

Supports and assist persons with developmental disabilities, Autism, ADD/ADHD and their families. By find assistive services, find services in respite care, apply for government funding, developmental disabilities services, transition plans, adaptive technology and fundraising. Membership/Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and membership with the OACCPP; affiliate cerft. ( Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists) and ontario association of social workers. Show less

Developmental Service Worker: Residential Counselor

• Nov 2012 - Apr 2022

Relief staff at a residential living and respite homes. Where a team members and myself assist residences with their daily routines, personal care, outings and activities. Relief staff at a residential living and respite homes. Where a team members and myself assist residences with their daily routines, personal care, outings and activities.

Causal: educational assistant, developmental assistant and special assignment assistant

• Mar 2018 - Sep 2019

Support and Community Representative for Ability First Ottawa

• Nov 2015 - Nov 2015

Provided supports, services, supplies, personal care, advice on supports/ accessibility for attendees for speakers with disabilities. While they stayed 4 days in Ottawa for the "Urgency Around Permanency Exploring Best Practices Summit" and attending on Ability First Ottawa behalf as a representative from the board of directors. Provided supports, services, supplies, personal care, advice on supports/ accessibility for attendees for speakers with disabilities. While they stayed 4 days in Ottawa for the "Urgency Around Permanency Exploring Best Practices Summit" and attending on Ability First Ottawa behalf as a representative from the board of directors.

Tutor and Ability consultant

• Sep 2013 - Sep 2015

As a tutor I assist my students in completing assignments, meet deadlines, and creative action plans for students course work with the The School of Disability Studies at Ryerson University. Also, as a Ability Consultant I assist in students meeting criteria for services within Ryerson University disabilities supports. As a tutor I assist my students in completing assignments, meet deadlines, and creative action plans for students course work with the The School of Disability Studies at Ryerson University. Also, as a Ability Consultant I assist in students meeting criteria for services within Ryerson University disabilities supports.

Citizens With Disabilities – Ontario (CWDO)

• Jun 2013 - Mar 2015

Citizens With Disabilities - Ontario (CWDO) actively promotes the rights, freedoms and responsibilities of persons with disabilities through community development, social action, and member support and referral. Our primary activity is public education and awareness about the social and physical barriers that prevent the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in Ontario Citizens With Disabilities - Ontario (CWDO) actively promotes the rights, freedoms and responsibilities of persons with disabilities through community development, social action, and member support and referral. Our primary activity is public education and awareness about the social and physical barriers that prevent the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in Ontario

One-on-one Special needs worker

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2014

Working with a medically fragile individual who is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. This individual requires an extensive amount of personal care, assistance with feeding, lifts and transfers.Planning activities, outing within the community and life skills training and maintenance of speech output device. Working with a medically fragile individual who is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. This individual requires an extensive amount of personal care, assistance with feeding, lifts and transfers.Planning activities, outing within the community and life skills training and maintenance of speech output device.

Program Assistant

• Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

Binah Day Program One on One Counselling, program assistant and personal care. Our Binah program is geared for Jewish Senior in the later stages of Alzheimer/Dementia. We have a staff of five trained individuals and 2 trained volunteers. Our staff include a PSW with RN supervision, three trained Cognitive coaches, and a program assistant. The Binah Day program offers 1:1 work with a cognitive coach. Binah Day Program One on One Counselling, program assistant and personal care. Our Binah program is geared for Jewish Senior in the later stages of Alzheimer/Dementia. We have a staff of five trained individuals and 2 trained volunteers. Our staff include a PSW with RN supervision, three trained Cognitive coaches, and a program assistant. The Binah Day program offers 1:1 work with a cognitive coach.

Residential Counselor field placement

• May 2012 - Jul 2012

for Individuals who are legally blind or diagnosed with a developmental delay Created a four step gardening procedure Task Analysis sheet for one Individual Assessed the individuals capabilities using a Supports Intensity Scale for Individuals who are legally blind or diagnosed with a developmental delay Created a four step gardening procedure Task Analysis sheet for one Individual Assessed the individuals capabilities using a Supports Intensity Scale

Relief Worker

• Oct 2005 - Jan 2012

Looking after children and adults with special needs who are from the Indigenous population. Involved in program activities such as cooking, cleaning, nature walks, swimming and recreational planning. Looking after children and adults with special needs who are from the Indigenous population. Involved in program activities such as cooking, cleaning, nature walks, swimming and recreational planning.

Summer Intervener for the Deaf and Blind

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Provided one-on-one; care to an individual with cerebral palsy who is also deaf and blind. In a camp setting helped promote a level of Intervention that ensured the child was successful in all aspects of daily living and life skills. Provided one-on-one; care to an individual with cerebral palsy who is also deaf and blind. In a camp setting helped promote a level of Intervention that ensured the child was successful in all aspects of daily living and life skills.

City of Ottawa

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

Support the Instructor in delivering the program to the children Encourage participation and help when necessary Provide behavioural, emotional and physical help to aide in integration Develop and work on therapeutic recreation goals for each Participant Support the Instructor in delivering the program to the children Encourage participation and help when necessary Provide behavioural, emotional and physical help to aide in integration Develop and work on therapeutic recreation goals for each Participant

Assistive technology tutoring list

• Sep 2005 - Sep 2008

Kurzweil 3000, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and Inspiration Kurzweil 3000, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and Inspiration

Parks and recreation: park programmer

• Jul 2006 - Aug 2008

Planning activities (crafts, games and sports.), teaching swimming lessons, and assisting with special events. Planning activities (crafts, games and sports.), teaching swimming lessons, and assisting with special events.