Stephanie Allen
London,ON
Summary
Hardworking Gardener skilled in designing and maintaining landscaping work for diverse customers. Effectively used power tools and equipment to maintain healthy plants. History of working alone or with a team with the completion of the Landscape Ontario Grow Program.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
COMPANION CAREGIVER — Amica/Home Concierge
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals according to client dietary requirements
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff
- Followed universal precautions and established policies minimizing exposure to blood or bodily fluids
- Read and contributed to shift reports and care notes
- Maintained secure environment for staff and residents, following established safety standards
- Offered safety guidance protection to increase mobility for clients with impaired judgment
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
- Worked in cooperation with family and outside providers to meet physical and emotional needs of patient
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in an team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
CHILD MINDER — Goodwill Industries, Circles
01.2018 - Current
- Listening to, encouraging, enabling, stimulating, and ensuring the safe keeping of the children
- Plan, promote and take part in play-based activities that stimulate and support children's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and language development
- Maintain positive and professional relationships between staff and parents/caregivers.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
RESIDENT CARE WORKER
Youth Opportunities Unlimited Shelter
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Observed residents closely to check for negative changes in health or mood
- Assisted new residents by answering questions and providing essential facility information
- Reported illnesses, accidents, and negative behavior to residential managers
- Collaborated with other aides to resolve issues among residents and other problems
- Communicated with residents by using calm, friendly and cheerful demeanor to foster positive relationships
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value.
HOUSEKEEPER
Mission Services of
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Disinfected and deep cleaned upholstered furniture and carpets
- Scheduled maintenance on cleaning equipment and machines to prevent malfunctions
- Greeted guests and employees, delivering friendly service in interactions
- Sanitized tables and countertops with cleaning solutions
- Organized work schedules according to room location and size
- Notified supervisors of damaged equipment and hazardous conditions in rooms and lobby areas
- Cleaned and restocked restroom areas with towels and toiletries
- Checked room appliances for proper functionality
- Vacuumed rugs and draperies and ironed clean linens
- Emptied trash cans and carried full trash bags to dumpsters and outside garbage bins
- Washed tub and shower basins and cleaned shower curtains
- Wiped down windows and mirrors with glass cleaner
- Followed infection control and universal procedures, maintaining sanitary environment.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean
HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY ATTENDANT
Revera Grandwood
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Sort all Linens and treat stains, load laundry into washer and add specified cleaning agents Take wet
- Clean items and dry as directed, sort and fold or hang clean dried items
- Cleaned clients rooms to the satisfaction of housekeeping managers
- Removed trash and dirty linens from guest rooms and replenished supplies in rooms
- Inspected rooms after check-outs to ensure vacancy and look for damages or malfunctioning of equipment
- Helped coworkers to increase speed and reduce errors.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition
- Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order
- Collected soiled linens and clothing and pretreated stains
- Performed routine maintenance and cleaning of machines for adherence to sanitary regulations
- Tested machines and made minor adjustments, keeping equipment functional
LUNCH HOUR SUPERVISOR
Thames Valley District School Board, Ashley Oaks Public School
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Supervising children during recreational time
- Encouraging students to eat and behave in a polite manner
- Helping students in use of communication skills to resolve conflicts and incidents
- Monitoring the school yard and providing care to children who need assistance
- Supervising children with special needs and observing them on yard
- Established safe atmosphere for students to eat, socialize and relax prior to afternoon classes
Education
Certificate - Grow Program
Landscape Ontario
London, ON09.2023
DIPLOMA - ADDICTION & COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER CANDIDATE
Willis College
London, ON05.2023
CERTIFICATION IN FIRST AID & CPR -
Canadian Red Cross
London, ON08.2023
CERTIFICATE -
Fanshawe College
London, ON04.2015
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Wheable Centre For Adult Learning, Thames Valley District School Board
London, ON08.2013
Skills
- Team Support and Collaboration
- Client Advocacy
- Attention to Detail
- Abuse and Neglect Reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Independent Judgment
- \Adaptable and Flexible
- Active Listening
- Gardening Skills
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Emotional Support
- Community Service Programs
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Languages
English
Timeline
COMPANION CAREGIVER — Amica/Home Concierge
02.2023 - Current
RESIDENT CARE WORKER
Youth Opportunities Unlimited Shelter
01.2023 - 06.2023
HOUSEKEEPER
Mission Services of
10.2020 - 01.2022
CHILD MINDER — Goodwill Industries, Circles
01.2018 - Current
HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY ATTENDANT
Revera Grandwood
01.2018 - 09.2019
LUNCH HOUR SUPERVISOR
Thames Valley District School Board, Ashley Oaks Public School
01.2014 - 01.2018
Certificate - Grow Program
Landscape Ontario
DIPLOMA - ADDICTION & COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER CANDIDATE
Willis College
CERTIFICATION IN FIRST AID & CPR -
Canadian Red Cross
CERTIFICATE -
Fanshawe College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Wheable Centre For Adult Learning, Thames Valley District School Board