TOYIN MAGARET OYEKANMI
Scarborough,Ontario
Summary
Developed essential caregiving skills in healthcare environment, focusing on patient care and support. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving abilities, adaptable to new challenges and environments. Looking to leverage these transferrable skills to transition into new field.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteering
Dorset Baptist Church
04.2024 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and maintained its cleanliness after use for continued functionality throughout the shift.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of dietary restrictions and allergens to accommodate guest needs when preparing meals accordingly.
Personal Support Worker. (Internship Student)
Chester Village (Long Term Home)
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless delivery of services for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect early warning signs of health issues, promptly reporting any changes to supervising medical staff.
- Maintained clients'' dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
Kitchen Cook
Ve'ahavta
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by preparing ingredients and assembling dishes according to recipes.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Handled high-volume prep work efficiently, ensuring all ingredients were prepared accurately and promptly.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Reduced food waste by effectively managing ingredient inventory and rotating products as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kwara State Polytechnics Ilorin
Nigeria09.2010
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Palliative care
- Elderly care
- First aid and safety
- Mobility assistance
- Daily living assistance
- Verbal and written communication skills
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Support Worker. (Internship Student)
Chester Village (Long Term Home)
05.2025 - 07.2025
Kitchen Cook
Ve'ahavta
07.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteering
Dorset Baptist Church
04.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kwara State Polytechnics Ilorin
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