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Kara Friesen

Windermere

Summary

Respectful CCA Student committed to providing skilled, high-quality care for seniors. Reliable, quick to learn, and a flexible team player. Multitasker and excellent time-management skills. Passionate about delivering a patient-centered experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Hand

Dempsey Corner Orchard
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors with care and precision.
  • Pruned and picked apples, peaches, pears, and other fruits with care and consistency
  • Gardened and fertilized fruits and vegetables
  • Worked well with co-workers to find solutions for everyday problems
  • Flexible with the job switch-ups
  • Guided U-pickers around the farm
  • Baked bread, squares, muffins, and cookies in the bakery


Primary School Teacher

Pembina Valley Christian School
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Designed daily lesson plans suited to student needs.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, and peers.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Maintained positive classroom environment throughout school year.

Volunteer Bible School Teacher

Church Of God In Christ, Mennonite
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Encouraged class participation
  • Maintained structured classroom to provide children with a stable, emotionally safe atmosphere
  • Used a variety of activities to help children learn

Kindergarten Teacher

Apple Blossom School
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Focused on positive behaviors
  • Clearly explained fair expectations along with appropriate natural consequences
  • Delivered lesson plans and implemented school curriculum
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress

Cheese Packer and Maker

Ran-Cher Acres
08.2016 - 03.2021
  • Routinely checked milk products' best before dates
  • Operated efficiently under constant pressure
  • Prepared cheese packaging labels
  • Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues with packaging process
  • Completed daily orders with excellent time management
  • Used cleaning and sterilizing techniques for safe cheese processing
  • Kept records accurate and current by documenting
  • Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment
  • Monitored inventory levels to report on shortages or excess

Volunteer Teacher for Missionary Family in Africa

Church Of God In Christ, Mennonite
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Worked cooperatively with parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task and reaching milestones on time
  • Flexible school hours due to lifestyle
  • In down-time learned Swahili and interacted with Tanzanian people
  • Sunday School teacher for Tanzanian children



Dairy Farm Hand

Ran-Cher Acres
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean to support animal wellbeing.
  • Milked 90-110 goats morning and evening
  • Examined goats and kids for signs of sickness and overall herd health
  • Cleaned stalls and pens with pitch fork for optimal health of goats
  • Sanitized milking system before and after milking
  • Herded goats on foot

Junior Volunteer

Valley Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Reported patient requests and concerns to staff
  • Adhered to policies and procedures
  • Restocked supplies
  • Used strong interpersonal skills to engage patients in conversation
  • Provided comfort care

Education

Continuing Care Assistant

Nova Scotia Community College
Kentville, NS
05.2024

GED -

Nova Scotia Community College
Kentville, NS
02.2021

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Honest and Trustworthy
  • Intuitive to Others' Feelings
  • Compassionate
  • Organized
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • First Aid Trained
  • Food Handlers Certificate
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Classroom Instruction

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
Swahili
Limited Working

Timeline

Volunteer Bible School Teacher

Church Of God In Christ, Mennonite
07.2022 - 07.2022

Primary School Teacher

Pembina Valley Christian School
09.2021 - 06.2023

Kindergarten Teacher

Apple Blossom School
03.2021 - 05.2021

Farm Hand

Dempsey Corner Orchard
08.2020 - 08.2023

Volunteer Teacher for Missionary Family in Africa

Church Of God In Christ, Mennonite
08.2018 - 06.2020

Cheese Packer and Maker

Ran-Cher Acres
08.2016 - 03.2021

Dairy Farm Hand

Ran-Cher Acres
08.2016 - 07.2018

Junior Volunteer

Valley Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2016

Continuing Care Assistant

Nova Scotia Community College

GED -

Nova Scotia Community College

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