Hi, I’m
Sue Wheeler-Hettiarachchi
Stuart,FL
Summary
A reliable newly-licensed CNA 2021 graduate seeking
opportunity to expand skills and gain valuable real-world experience. CPR certified.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
West Palm Beach VA Medical CenterWest Palm Beach, FL
Wage Grade 4 Food Service Worker
02.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Set up assigned station on the tray line with the correct supplies and food items
- Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients'/residents' plates
- Break down and clean the station when assigned
- Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
- Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides and report the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian
- Provide assistance to cooks in the food preparation area, such as weigh, measure and assemble ingredients according to standardized recipes
- Prepare uncooked food items, such as sandwich spread and salad dressings
- Operate and break down and clean all equipment assigned to food service and related areas
- Provide patients with basic information about modified diets and the nutrition services that are available
- Sterilize equipment and sanitize work areas
- Work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving line
- Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
- Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub cookware and utensils
- Use a computer terminal to record and retrieve recipe, menu and inventory data and to produce reports
- Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the Medial Center
Education
Fort Pierce Training CenterFort Pierce
from CNA
11.2021
University Overview
- Help patients bathe
- Take a patient’s vital signs
- Provide special care for the elderly
- Remove peripheral and indwelling catheters
- Work to control infections
- Help patients with personal care
- Proper body mechanics when helping a patient
- Safe transfer and lifting procedures for patients
- Maintenance of a safe and clean environment
Indian River State CollegeFt. Pierce, FL
Associate of Arts from General Studies Degree
06.1995
Skills
- Transporting patients
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Preparing Meals
- Patient Relations
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Bathing
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct Patient Care
- Observing Responses
- Computer literate
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Certificate number: CNA 411468
Timeline
Wage Grade 4 Food Service Worker
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
02.2017 - Current
Fort Pierce Training Center
from CNA
Indian River State College
Associate of Arts from General Studies Degree