Karmin Thakoordeen
Brampton,ON
Summary
I am a certified Personal Support Worker who has real hands-on experience helping seniors and people dealing with physical or mental health challenges. I have my First Aid and CPR Level C certification, and I am dedicated to giving safe, respectful, and caring support to people who need help with daily activities and personal care
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ASA Meat & West Indian Grocery Inc
Sam
Brampton, Ontario
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Operated cash register at thrift store
- Processed purchases at thrift store register using point-of-sale system.
- Processed cash, card, and change payments
- customer service at checkout.
- Greeted shoppers and delivered friendly customer service at checkout, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Answered questions about merchandise, pricing, and store policies.
- Packed and bagged customer purchases with attention to detail, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Kept checkout area clean, stocked, and organized throughout shifts.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Trained new team members on cash register operation and stock procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient team.
Cashier
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
Brampton, ON
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Sorted and hung clothes to identify high-quality items for display.
- Actively providing in person assistance to guests and customers, including greeting, answering questions, receiving donations, managing materials
- Lift and move boxes and bags of donated items (up to 50lbs)
- Rolled and displayed clothes on the sales floor for customer access.
- Consistently meeting assigned and changing production targets
- Greeted shoppers and provided friendly customer service at checkout.
- Answered questions about merchandise, pricing, and store policies.
- Processed purchases at thrift store register using point-of-sale system.
- Handled cash, card, and change transactions for Salvation Army customers.
- Packed and bagged customer purchases with care at register.
- Kept checkout area clean, stocked, and organized throughout shifts.
- Supported donation intake by directing customers to store procedures.
- Balanced register drawers and prepared daily cash reports.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Lunchroom Supervisor
Conestoga public school
Brampton, ON
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitoring elementary aged children ranges from pre-K to 5th grade
- Demonstrated effective communication with students and staff
- Ensure the safety and security of students during the lunch period
- Engaged with children to create a positive learning environment
- Assisted with play activities to support children's engagement.
- Coordinated with teachers and staff during lunch transitions
- Monitoring elementary aged children ranges from pre-K to 5th grade
- Fostered positive interactions with children while effectively supervising lunchroom activities.
- Supported students in lunch routines and organized seating to promote a welcoming dining environment.
- Reported concerns to administration and support staff
- Followed allergy protocols and student supervision procedures
- Facilitated clear communication among students, staff, and administration to ensure a smooth lunch period.
Line Worker
Metelix Products Inc
Brampton
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Operated fire torch gun, knives, and mold punching machine for production processes
- Positioned part on machine to proceed with punching process for molding
- Assembled and taped boxes for part loading
Server
Talent Employment Inc North York Banquet
Toronto, ON
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Set up tables at event venues to create inviting dining environments
- Responded to customer requests promptly
- Carried large trays of food and beverages to ensure timely service for customers
- Carried large trays of food and beverages during busy shifts to ensure efficient service. of food and beverage demonstrating physical dexterity
Line Worker
Mimi Food Products Inc.
Vaughan
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Operated machinery in bakery to produce baked goods efficiently
- Prepared dough and toppings for efficient assembly
- Ensured that the working area was always clean and the working environment was safe
- Packaged products into boxes for shipment to ensure timely delivery
Sales Assistance
Mukesh jewellery
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Served as sales representative on weekends, promoting artisanal jewellery to enhance customer engagement
- Demonstrated and articulated features of items to potential customers, facilitating informed purchase decisions
- Cleaned and organized display cases to enhance customer experience.
- Cleaned, maintained, and organized display cases to enhance visual appeal and attract customer interest
Cosmetic assistance CO-OP
Shoppers Drug Mart
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Organized shelves to ensure products were easily accessible for customers.
- Responded to customers' requirements in a calm, helpful and professional manner
- Verified price accuracy to ensure shelves remained fully stocked
- Addressed customer inquiries with professionalism and attentiveness
- Organized and maintained cosmetics, fragrance, and dermatological drawers for optimal accessibility
- Filled shelves with products, faced items forward, and cleaned display areas to maintain store presentation.
- Organized backroom products to optimize storage space and streamline inventory management.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Academy of Learning Career College
Mississauga, ON 03.2026 - 10.2026
CPR Certification - Personal Support Worker
Academy of Learning Career College
07.2025 - 07.2025
Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Academy of Learning Career College
06.2025 - 06.2025
Patient Transfers Using A Hoyer Patient Lift - Personal Support Worker
Academy of Learning Career College
06.2025 - 06.2025
Basic Life Support Certification - Personal Support Worker
Academy of Learning Career College
06.2025 - 06.2025
Skills
- Personal care
- Patient transfer
- Patient transfers
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
- Gentle persuasion
- Infection control
- Client communication
- Documentation accuracy
- Confidentiality
- Active learning
- Patient care and companionship
- Dining room support
- Team collaboration
- Empathetic listening
- Mobility assistance
- First aid and safety
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Respectful and compassionate
Personal Information
Availability: To work afternoon or evening shift on weekdays and any shift on weekends.
Availability
Availability: To work morning shift on weekdays and any shift on weekends.
Reference
- I can Provide reference if required
Timeline
Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Academy of Learning Career College
03.2026 - 10.2026
CPR Certification - Personal Support Worker
Academy of Learning Career College
07.2025 - 07.2025
Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Academy of Learning Career College
06.2025 - 06.2025
Patient Transfers Using A Hoyer Patient Lift - Personal Support Worker
Academy of Learning Career College
06.2025 - 06.2025
Basic Life Support Certification - Personal Support Worker
Academy of Learning Career College
06.2025 - 06.2025
ASA Meat & West Indian Grocery Inc
Sam
01.2023 - 01.2025
Cashier
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
03.2022 - 01.2023
Lunchroom Supervisor
Conestoga public school
10.2021 - 06.2022
Line Worker
Metelix Products Inc
01.2015 - 01.2015
Server
Talent Employment Inc North York Banquet
01.2015 - 01.2015
Line Worker
Mimi Food Products Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2015
Sales Assistance
Mukesh jewellery
01.2013 - 01.2013
Cosmetic assistance CO-OP
Shoppers Drug Mart
01.2013 - 01.2013