Pratiksha
Summerside,PE
Summary
Skilled Cook with experience in high-volume meal preparation while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate effectively, and ensure customer satisfaction. Experienced Personal Support Worker dedicated to assisting clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and dignity. Committed to delivering exceptional service in both hospitality and healthcare sectors.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
COOK
SLAPSHOT FAMILY RESTAURANT
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items while following recipes and food safety standards.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in accordance with health regulations.
- Ensured food quality and presentation met standards, contributing to consistency and customer satisfaction.
- Managed multiple orders efficiently in a fast-paced environment while meeting service deadlines.
- Supported food preparation by chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, and stocking workstations to ensure efficiency during service.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and reported any maintenance issues.
- Collaborated with kitchen and front-of-house staff to enhance customer service experience.
- Assisted with inventory management, food storage, and minimizing food waste.
PSW
Henley House Home Care
St. Catharine's, ON
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Supported residents in activities of daily living (ADLs), enhancing comfort and promoting independence in bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
- Coordinated with nurses and care teams to implement individualized care plans, ensuring tailored support for each resident's needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents, promoting a positive living atmosphere.
- Ensured safe, clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols, contributing to overall resident well-being.
PSW
Tendercare Nursing Home
Scarborough, ON
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided hands-on assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
- Assisted residents with mobility, repositioning, and transfers while following safe lifting practices.
- Assisted residents during meals by providing feeding support and monitoring individual dietary needs to ensure nutritional compliance.
- Monitored residents’ physical and emotional condition, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely care adjustments.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' comfort and dignity, contributing to their overall well-being.
- Ensured resident rooms and common areas were kept clean, safe, and comfortable.
Education
DIPLOMA - Personal Support Worker (PSW)
EPIC College
Mississauga, ON01.2025
DIPLOMA - Hospitality- Hotel Operations Management
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON01.2024
Skills
- Food safety standards
- Culinary hygiene practices
- Time management in fast-paced settings
- Customer service focus
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Dementia care
- Direct patient care
Certification
- NACC Personal Support Worker Certification
- First Aid & CPR (Level C)
- Smart Serve Certified
- Food Handler Certificate
AVAILABILITY
Full-time | Open Work Permit
Timeline
COOK
SLAPSHOT FAMILY RESTAURANT
01.2026 - 06.2026
PSW
Henley House Home Care
07.2025 - 10.2025
PSW
Tendercare Nursing Home
07.2024 - 12.2024
DIPLOMA - Hospitality- Hotel Operations Management
Centennial College
DIPLOMA - Personal Support Worker (PSW)
EPIC College