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Maria Pottier

Yarmouth,NS

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Continuing Care Assistant with previous work experience at Villa St. Joseph Du Lac. Providing residents assistance with personal care and daily activities, enhancing patient mobility and safety through effective fall prevention strategies. Demonstrated integrity and attention to detail while providing exceptional dementia care, ensuring a clean environment and promoting overall well-being for residents.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Continuing Care Assistant

Villa St. Joseph Du Lac
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
  • Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to maintain patient safety within the facility.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Line Cook/Shift Supervisor

Boston Pizza
10.2015 - 08.2021
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Assisted in budget management, helping to reduce kitchen operational costs without compromising on quality.

Education

Graduate Certificate With Honours - Continuing Care Assistant

NSCC Burridge Campus
Yarmouth, NS
06-2023

High School Diploma -

Yarmouth Adult High School
Yarmouth, NS
06-2014

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Reliable and trust worthy
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Professional attitude
  • Integrity and Dependability

Certification

Dementia

NSCC WHMIS/OH&S

Safe Check Advanced Food Safety

St. John Ambulance Standard first aid/CPR C & AED

Waste Check

Life and Fire Safety

Pallium Canada

Aware NS SHM-PACE

Continuing Care Assistant

Timeline

Continuing Care Assistant

Villa St. Joseph Du Lac
03.2023 - 07.2023

Line Cook/Shift Supervisor

Boston Pizza
10.2015 - 08.2021

Graduate Certificate With Honours - Continuing Care Assistant

NSCC Burridge Campus

High School Diploma -

Yarmouth Adult High School

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