Jana Medaris
Lake
Summary
Compassionate and organized professional with a diverse background in patient care and culinary services. Known for exceptional multitasking abilities and a commitment to food safety, ensuring client satisfaction and well-being in both home care and kitchen settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Chippewa Hills School District
Remus, MI
04.2025 - 07.2026
- Prepared and cooked nutritious meals in accordance with district dietary guidelines.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients to enhance meal variety.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and maintained cleanliness to ensure food safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal service during peak hours.
Kitchen Shift Lead
Isabella Community Soup Kitchen
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Trained and mentored staff on food safety and hygiene standards.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels and minimize waste.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance kitchen efficiency and productivity.
Home Health Aide
Family Home Health Care Services
Mount Pleasant, MI
09.2011 - 05.2020
- Provided personal care assistance, ensuring comfort and safety for clients in home environments.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including meal preparation and medication management.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with families and medical teams.
Education
CNA Certificate -
Tri City CNA Academy
Sanford06-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Sanitation
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Care plan management
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
Certification
- Certified CNA, First Aid Certified, Food Safety Certified
Timeline
Cook
Chippewa Hills School District
04.2025 - 07.2026
Kitchen Shift Lead
Isabella Community Soup Kitchen
05.2022 - 04.2025
Home Health Aide
Family Home Health Care Services
09.2011 - 05.2020
CNA Certificate -
Tri City CNA Academy