Candice Kelley
Wolfville,NS
Summary
Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments. Maintains organized, clean and safe work areas.Willing to take on any task to support team and help business succeed.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare
CK'S In-Home Childcare
Hantsport, Nova Scotia
09.2016 - Current
- Protected children inside and during outside play periods by following good safety practices
- Improved children's behavior by modeling appropriate choices, using positive reinforcement and correcting inappropriate actions
- Met children's nutritional needs with well-prepared meals and snacks
- Supported emotional and social needs of children under care with compassionate support during challenging episodes
- Protected children from harm by monitoring environment and removing hazards
- Handled housekeeping, cleaning and laundry with efficiency
- Incorporated learning-focused, safe toys appropriate to different developmental ages
- Balanced children's schedules around play, rest and learning activities
- Maintained safe play environment
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues
- Minimized spread of germs with thorough cleaning and sanitizing
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
Care Giver
New Vision ‘s
Kentville, Nova Scotia
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Caregiver
Rose Marie
Hantsport, Nova Scotia
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Improved well-being of patients by assisting with daily living needs and personal hygiene
- Prepared meals to meet client nutritional needs
- Assisted residents with meeting daily needs through positive encouragement and direct support
- Helped patients move safely in and out of beds and wheelchairs
- Recorded completed activities to support medical administration
- Performed basic housekeeping tasks for safe living environment
- Reported changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff
- Bathed, dressed and groomed clients to help service users maintain good hygiene practices
- Checked on residents multiple times throughout shift
- Communicated clearly with residents, family members and other caregivers
- Laundered clothing, towels and bedsheets and replaced used bedding with fresh
- Administered basic treatments and OTC medications to meet client needs
- Handled basic housekeeping needs for clients with limited mental or physical capacity
- Supported individuals' personal hygiene by helping with basic tasks
- Kept kitchens and bathrooms cleaned and sanitized to minimize infection risks
Cashier
Petro Canada
New Minas, Nova Scotia
10.2012 - 07.2017
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Cashier
Tim Hortons
New Minas, Nova Scotia
01.2008 - 09.2011
- Took customer orders and served products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Line Cook/Server Assistant
Sterling’s restaurant
Grand Pre, Nova Scotia
03.2006 - 04.2007
- Cook, breakfast lunch and supper using kitchen grill.
- Prep salads, fruit and vegetables.
- Plate orders for front staff.
- Call for orders prepared.
- Assisted Servers when needed.
Education
High School -
Horton High School
Wolfville, Nova ScotiaSkills
- Social support
- Behavior modeling
- Housekeeping
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Fast/hard worker
- Friendly Customer service
Timeline
Care Giver
New Vision ‘s
06.2023 - 10.2024
Caregiver
Rose Marie
06.2019 - 08.2021
Childcare
CK'S In-Home Childcare
09.2016 - Current
Cashier
Petro Canada
10.2012 - 07.2017
Cashier
Tim Hortons
01.2008 - 09.2011
Line Cook/Server Assistant
Sterling’s restaurant
03.2006 - 04.2007
High School -
Horton High School