kazeem saka
Nepean,Ottawa
Summary
Dedicated disability support worker who enjoys providing support and assistance to individuals and groups with disabilities living within their community or assisted living centre.Able to represent the company or agent of employment with professionalism,courtesy and compassion to clients,families,advocates,providers and the public.Proficient in the use of common implements,devices and tools for discabled daily living.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Cook / Assisting hands career
Chevron medical / Guest house
08 2013 - 07 2022
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained open comunication with family members and updating them on the client's health status.
- Checked for quality,kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support,fostering a positive and uplifting environment.
- Educate client on healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices to enchance their overall well-being based on instruction by supervisor.
- Offered a listening ear and empathetic presence to address the emotional needs of clients
- Monitored and recording vital signs,promptly reporting any deviations or concerns to the healthcare team
- Operated standard kitchen equipmwnt with focus on safety and sanitation
Home Care Attendant/
Comfort Home Care Service
11 2022 - 09 2023
- Enhanced client satisfaction by offering personalized assistance with daily activities.
- Collaborated with other care team members, ensuring seamless coordination in delivering comprehensive care plans.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening techniques and empathetic communication style.
- Assisted clients with personal care routines,including bathing,grooming,dressing and toileting.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professional,including nurses and therapists to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to client care
Personal Support Worker
Spring living retirement community
1 mill hill road neapean
02 2024 - Current
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
Kitchen assistant /Baker
Mills kitchen lnc
853 Boyd Avenue Ottawa ,Ontario
02 2024 - Current
- Implemented process improvements that reduced food prep time without sacrificing quality.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
- Assisted in reducing kitchen waste through careful portion control measures.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Utilized knife skills to expertly chop, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for recipes.
Volunteer
Mission Thrift Store
1826 Robertson Road.Neapean,ON
02 2024 - Current
- Developed marketing materials for events, increasing public interest and attendance rates.
- Conducted surveys among service recipients to gauge satisfaction levels and identify areas needing improvement or expansion efforts.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
Education
Senior School Certification -
Government collage secondary school
Certificate - Cooking
Danti Kitchen Culinary School
09.2022
Certificate - ELDERLY Care
THE SHEPHERD'S HAVEN ELDERLY CARE
09.2022
Certificate - PSW Training
DIVINE ROCK ACADEMY
03.2024
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Active Listening / Team Work
- compassionate and patient caregiving
- Understanding of the principles of infection control
- Record Keeping
- cooking / house keeping
- Interdisciplinary case
- Cultural Awareness
Certification
*First Aid And AED
*Adult/Child/infant CPR
*Cooking Certificate
*Elderly Care /Psw certificate
*Criminal Record Check
*AODA certificate
Timeline
Cook / Assisting hands career
Chevron medical / Guest house
08 2013 - 07 2022
Home Care Attendant/
Comfort Home Care Service
11 2022 - 09 2023
Personal Support Worker
Spring living retirement community
02 2024 - Current
Kitchen assistant /Baker
Mills kitchen lnc
02 2024 - Current
Volunteer
Mission Thrift Store
02 2024 - Current
Senior School Certification -
Government collage secondary school
Certificate - Cooking
Danti Kitchen Culinary School
Certificate - ELDERLY Care
THE SHEPHERD'S HAVEN ELDERLY CARE
Certificate - PSW Training
DIVINE ROCK ACADEMY