POOJA CHAUDHARY
KINGSTON,ONTARIO
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Queens University
Kingston, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared daily meals following standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation.
- Collaborated with dietary staff to accommodate resident preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Developed menus in collaboration with culinary team and university stakeholders.
- Maintained inventory levels of food and supplies for effective kitchen operations.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure food safety standards were met.
- Trained new staff on food safety standards and kitchen procedures.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
Personal Care Assistant
Cataraqui Heights Retirement Residence
Kingston, Ontario
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in residents' living spaces and common areas.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Housekeeping
Holiday Inn
Kingston, Ontario
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning and organizing living areas.
- Scheduled and assigned daily tasks for housekeeping staff.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Answered questions from guests regarding housekeeping services offered at the hotel.
- Worked closely with housekeeping staff to coordinate cleaning services for vacant rooms.
- Attended required training sessions related to housekeeping tasks.
Personal Support Worker
River Road Retirement Residence
Niagara Falls, Ontario
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living spaces and common areas.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and well-being.
- Monitored and documented changes in resident health and behavior daily.
- Provided emotional support to residents through active listening and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
Education
Personal Support Worker Program - Personal Support Worker
North American College of Information Technology
Brampton, ON04-2025
CULINARY MANAGEMENT -
Niagara College
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON01-2021
B. Sc Hotel Management & Tourism -
NIILM University
IndiaSkills
- Personal care
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Disability support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transportation services
- Personal safety awareness
- Dementia care
- Client dressing
- Emotional support
- Fall prevention
- Respectful and compassionate
- Records management
- Basic housekeeping
- Records maintenance
- Daily living activities assistance
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Creativity
- Empathy
Accomplishments
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY COURSE
GENTLE PERSUASIVE APPROACH IN DEMENTIA CARE
FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATE
GTA MASK FIT
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY COURSE
GENTLE PERSUASIVE APPROACH IN DEMENTIA CARE
FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATE
GTA MASK FIT
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Cataraqui Heights Retirement Residence
09.2025 - 02.2026
Housekeeping
Holiday Inn
01.2025 - 05.2025
Sous Chef
Queens University
09.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
River Road Retirement Residence
01.2021 - 12.2022
Personal Support Worker Program - Personal Support Worker
North American College of Information Technology
CULINARY MANAGEMENT -
Niagara College
B. Sc Hotel Management & Tourism -
NIILM University