Joy Zweers
Lombard Manor Retirement Home
Montague
38
years of professional experience
Seeking a position, which will allow me to expand my practical experience while providing outstanding care to clients.
Work History
UCP
4 Months- Administered medications and treatments, in accordance with with Mar and resident care plans.
- Collaborated with staff and to coordinate care for residents with changing needs.
- Promoted resident independence through respectful assistance with mobility, grooming, and daily living tasks.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Also work PSW and Kitchen shifts if needed
Health Care Aide/ PSW
13 Years- Priory Hospital , Hiscock Unit Long term care
- Full time Night care aide
- One of three staff (2 aides and 1 Nurse) on 2 units, with a total of 68 residents.
- Tasks included monitoring resident safety, turning, incontinence product check and changes , toileting mobile residents, snacks, stocking supplies and resident charting.
- Some day, evening and bath sifts worked when needed, but mostly worked nights in the last 10yrs of employment
Deployment/Family Network Volunteer
10 Years- Keep friends and families informed during deployments and absences by providing timely and accurate information,
- Facilitate social activities and events, offering opportunities for loved ones of serving members to connect with others going through the same experience.
- Supported families with resource navigation and referral follow-up.
- Worked with the Deployment & Absences Team and other Family Network Volunteers.
Server and Cook
1 Year 11 Months- Food preparation and line service for up to 160 residents. Lunch or Dinner.
- Including baked goods and meals from scratch. 2-3 days per week.
- Service of Lunch and Dinner, Coffee, Tea preparation, basic cleaning and table set up for 160 residents. Also in charge of set up and service of a weekly Friday lunch buffet for the Westshore Rotary Club.
- Worked with a team to ensure residents had a enjoyable experience in the dinning room.
Cook and Server
1 Year 4 Months- Weekend cook, Lunch and Dinner preparation for 50 residents.
- Stock rotation and clean up of kitchen and stock rooms
- Food service for 50 residents.
- Clean up of Dinning room, and general resident spaces, assisting with resident activities.
Bartender
2 YearsCashier
2 YearsCook
Cook
1 YearCook
5 YearsBar-back and Server
6 YearsEducation
- Heath Care Aide
- Culinary Management
Skills
BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
Food Handler Certificate
Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Mature and reliable.
licensed and insured driver
Effective time management
Organizational skills
Flexible and adaptable
Friendly
positive attitude
Interests
Enjoying cooking
baking and experimenting with recipes.
Avid Reader
Genealogy
Arts and crafts
sewing
stained glass
Growing herbs
vegetables
in my gardens and greenhouses
Timeline
UCP
Lombard Manor Retirement Home
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Deployment/Family Network Volunteer
Military Family Resource Centre
01.2014 - 01.2024Read More
Health Care Aide/ PSW
Island Health
06.2012 - 06.2025Read More
Server and Cook
Alexander Mackie Lodge
10.2008 - 09.2010Read More
Cook and Server
West Shore Lodge
10.2007 - 02.2009Read More
Bartender
CFPSA JR and Officers Mess's. CFS St John's
01.2004 - 01.2006Read More
Cashier
Dominion Grocery. St John's
01.2004 - 01.2006Read More
Cook
Cafe Amore
01.2003 - 01.2003Read More
Cook
Wellington Court Restaurant
01.2002 - 01.2003Read More
Cook
Frescos Euro Bar & Grill
01.1996 - 01.2001Read More
Bar-back and Server
River View Inn
01.1989 - 01.1995Read More
Camosun College
from Heath Care Aide
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Niagara College
from Culinary Management
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