SALAMATU YUSUF
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Creative and enthusiastic Dietitian with a background in working with diverse populations to improve community health. Skillful in needs evaluation, treatment, planning and facilitating group or individual counseling sessions. Detail-oriented nature and skills in public speaking, nutritional education and organization to ensure capability in helping clients achieve their health goals. Key competency areas include: Organizational skills Quality Orientation Research Nutrition needs assessment Computer literacy Nutrition program management Time Management
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Supervisor and Support
Independent Quality Home Care Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervised food preparation per prescribed resident diet specifications, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations
- Opening, organizing, storing and retrieving records used in diagnosis and treatment of patients daily
- Coordinated activities within the kitchen to ensure all orders were expeditiously processed and ready for serving promptly while maintaining quality standards
- Inspected workstations to ensure clean, sanitized, and prepped work surfaces before the start of incoming shifts.
- Developed recipes, analyzed nutritional content of menu items, and monitored portion sizes.
- Prepared weekly work schedules for kitchen staff according to budgeted labor costs.
- Ensured that all health codes were strictly followed in the food preparation areas.
- Inspected kitchens and storage areas for cleanliness, temperature control and organization.
- Administered food planning, purchasing, preparation, and service for organization and carefully adhered to health standards in dining area and kitchen.
Dietetics Technician
Jos University Teaching Hospital
Jos, Nigeria
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Performed clinical duties on both long-term and short-term service units, including initial nutrition risk screening and assessments for timely identification of patients at risk, follow-up, charting, calculation of patient's BMI, percentage of unintentional weight loss, and other nutrition intervention as appropriate
- Obtained and evaluated dietary histories of individuals to provide menu modification while putting into consideration allergies, dislikes, and preferences
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behaviour modification
- Performed nutritional assessment on patients with a wide variety of complex dietary needs in the acute, long-term and outpatient settings
- Conducted patient assessments and implemented nutrition interventions in a variety of disease states including renal, cancer, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, liver, diabetes, obesity, HTN and HIV/AIDS
- Carefully selected and accurately calculated enteral/parenteral nutrition for patients avoiding malnutrition
- Effectual monitoring and evaluation of patients that improved intake and continual recovery
- Worked with other departments to ensure optimum patient recovery and satisfaction
- Provided excellent service for families and patients through attentive communication and needs assessment
- Identified and prevented potential nutritional deficiencies by observing patient's food intake, progress reports, and dietary problems to the Dietitian.
Food Service Supervisor
Federal University of Technology Akure
Akure, Nigeria
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Supervised food preparation per prescribed resident diet specifications, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations
- First contact with the patient thereby responsible for answering questions they might have concerning the hospital and care
- Opening, organizing, storing and retrieving records used in diagnosis and treatment of patients daily
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and excellent work ethic
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Organized and directed worker training programs, resolved personnel problems and investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality or services
- Coordinated activities within the kitchen to ensure all orders were expeditiously processed and ready for serving in a timely manner while ensuring quality standards were maintained
- Investigated and raised work orders to resolve issues about equipment necessary for daily activities
- Inspected workstations to ensure clean, sanitized, and prepped work surfaces before the start of incoming shifts.
Research Assistant
Ministry of Health, Uyo
Uyo, Nigeria
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Assessed the acute effects of milk protein fractions on blood glucose control in rats
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas
- Provided vital emotional support to special needs youth
- Educated potential participants on the nutritional benefits of different local foods
- Documentation of in-store drug inventory as well as documentation of drugs distributed to health facilities in different local government areas
- Compiled and prepared reports and documents about clients and vendors
- Developed materials and methods for data collection and analysis
- Conducted food sensory evaluations, recipe development and various food preparation
- Analyzed metabolites using ELISA, recorded data and maintained accurate records
- Completed multiple literature reviews through extensive research in addition to research writing
- Organized and prioritized workflow and daily assignments for maximum output.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Human Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo01.2015
Skills
- Quality Orientation
- Research
- Nutrition needs assessment
- Computer literacy
- Nutrition program management
- Time Management
- Weight management
- Diabetes management
- Food allergy management
Keycompetencyareas
- Organizational skills
- Quality Orientation
- Research
- Nutrition needs assessment
- Computer literacy
- Nutrition program management
- Time Management
Publications
Household Food Insecurity and Nutrient Adequacy of Under-Five Children in Selected Urban Areas of Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria, Yahaya S.P., Sanusi R.A., Eyinla T.E., Samuel F.O., African Journal of Biomedical Research, 24, 1, 41-46, 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Food Service Supervisor and Support
Independent Quality Home Care Ltd.
02.2021 - 12.2022
Dietetics Technician
Jos University Teaching Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2019
Food Service Supervisor
Federal University of Technology Akure
06.2017 - 07.2018
Research Assistant
Ministry of Health, Uyo
05.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Human Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Ibadan
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