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Description
Hello! My name is Hiwot and I am an Ethiopian-Canadian that loves learning and serving the community. I have a background in nutrition so living a holistic healthy lifestyle is very important to me. Some of my hobbies include tennis, reading, gardening, and volunteering.
I am new to Workaway and I am super excited to be joining!
Interests
Writing
Yoga / Wellness
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Team sports
Sustainability
Photography
Outdoor activities
Nature
Gardening
Farming
Fitness
Dancing
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Books
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Eco Projects
Babysitting and creative play
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
Food preparation: I have my food handlers certification and I have 5 years of experience as a dietary aide in a hospital.
Housekeeping: I have 4 years of experience as a housekeeping assistant at a hospital. I have lots of practical and scientifical knowledge about cleaning and sanitation.
Healthcare: I recently completed a degree in human nutritional sciences with a minor in health sciences. I also have one year of experience as a healthcare aide.
Agriculture: I grew up on a farm so I have experience with a variety of plants and farm animals. More recently, I worked on an organic vegetable farm and gained more hands-on experience with planting, weeding and harvesting.
Mentorship: I have taken on many leadership roles and completed multiple leadership programs at my university.
Youth and elderly: I have worked and volunteered with youth in educational programs, art lessons and soccer lessons. I have also worked with seniors in care homes and hospitals.
Social Media: I have worked as a social media manager so I am familiar with photography, videography, graphic design and website design.
Swimming: I took swimming lessons for 8 years so I received regular training for CPR, First Aide and lifesaving .
Age
24
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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I stayed with Brenda and Gary in the fall of 2024 and it was a fantastic experience. They are incredibly kind and hospitable, which made the stay very comfortable. They are very considerate and will consult with you if there are any changes to the accommodations (ie additional guests). The guest… read more
