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Yogeswari Kola

Halifax,Nova Scotia

Summary

Talented Dietary Aide is skilled in nutrition and food preparation. Accustomed to caring for large numbers of patients in nursing homes and hospital settings. Skilled in daily food prep, stocking, and cleaning. I have Previous experience in a hospital food service and also working experience as a junior dietician in India for 2-3 years. I have an ability to work well independently, and also have experience with computers and data entry an asset like MS word, excel, power point, and Canvas.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietary Aide

nova scotia health authority
Halifax, Nova Scotia
09.2022 - Current
  • Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
  • Washed plates, cups, serving and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
  • Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors and prep areas.
  • Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments and tray card.
  • Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
  • Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
  • Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting tables before patients arrived.
  • Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Increased aide productivity by working closely with staff to redesign cleaning protocols, processes and workflows.
  • Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
  • Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
  • Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals.

Community Garden Coordinator

05.2022 - Current
  • Nutrition Sanitization Food preparation Meal preparation
  • Adolescent nutrition Gestational diabetes diets and treatment
  • Nutrition screening First aid and safety Basic first aid
  • CPR and first aid, | mount saint Vincent university | Halifax, NS Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds
  • Laid down and spread loam and garden soil to prepare spaces for vegetable gardens, planted seeds and cultivated vegetables
  • Worked with residential clients to design flower beds and container gardens
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance
  • Provided soil aeration, seeding, fertilization and weed control
  • Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.

Junior

Dietitian | Sri Raghavendra hospital
Chennai
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Skills that I have learnt during intern ship and as junior dietician: Performed full nutritional assessments
  • Selected foods appropriate for individual patients' dietary needs
  • Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition
  • Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions Worked with food service personnel to update patient meal programs and public cafeteria menus
  • Counseled pregnant women on nutritional requirements and suggestions for healthy diets
  • Supported event management by attending conferences, webinars and trade shows Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.

Intern | Dietitian

multispecialty hospital
Hyderabad, Telangana
09.2019 - 02.2020

Education

Master of Science - Applied Human Nutrition

Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS
05.2023

Bachelor of Science -

SRI VENKATESHWARA UNIVERSITY, DIETETICS
Andhra Pradesh, India
05.2018

High School Diploma - AYURVEDA AND

Kairaly Ayurveda
Kerala
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Hyderabad, India
04.2019

INTERMEDIATE -

SRI CHAITANYA, JUNIOR COLLEGE
Andhra Pradesh , India
05.2015

Schooling

LITTLE ANGELS HIGH SCHOOL
Andhra Pradesh, India
06.2013

JACKSON LABORATORY CERTIFICATES ON – 1.IDENTIFYING AND MANAGING LYNCH SYNDROME - undefined

2017

Skills

SKILLS

  • Food Intake Documentation
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Safety
  • Quality Assessments
  • Visual Inspections
  • Food Preparation Oversight
  • Individual Dietary Support
  • Quantity Estimation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Recipe Standardization
  • Time Management
  • Food Selection
  • Task Prioritization
  • Scheduling and Planning
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Table Setting
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Active Listening
  • Computer Skills
  • First Aid
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Dietary Requirements
  • Word Processing
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Food Safety Standards
  • Microsoft Excel
  • E-Mail and Telephone Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Patient Intakes
  • Microsoft Office
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Monitoring

Accomplishments

  • I am a young enthusiastic, driven and committed towards the field of nutrition Nutrition and Dietetics Professional with broad range of experience in program development, health and wellness counseling and patient education
  • Highly skilled in designing individualized plans to help clients achieve nutrition and weight loss goals, manage chronic diseases and enhance personal wellness
  • Over the internship
  • Over the internship as junior dietician i have learnt how nutrition impacts onday-to-day human life & curious to learn more organized ways to treat present and future challenges through science
  • KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
  • ENTHUSIASTIC
  • PASSIONATE ABOUT THE FIELD ADAPTABILITY
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • PRESENTATION ON DIFFERENT INDIAN CUISINE AND THEIR NUTRITIONAL STATUS (WORKED AS AN INTERN IN A 3-STAR HOTEL AS PART OF A COLLEGE PROJECT).

Timeline

Dietary Aide

nova scotia health authority
09.2022 - Current

Community Garden Coordinator

05.2022 - Current

Junior

Dietitian | Sri Raghavendra hospital
02.2020 - 10.2021

Intern | Dietitian

multispecialty hospital
09.2019 - 02.2020

Master of Science - Applied Human Nutrition

Mount Saint Vincent University

Bachelor of Science -

SRI VENKATESHWARA UNIVERSITY, DIETETICS

High School Diploma - AYURVEDA AND

Kairaly Ayurveda

High School Diploma -

INTERMEDIATE -

SRI CHAITANYA, JUNIOR COLLEGE

Schooling

LITTLE ANGELS HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON LABORATORY CERTIFICATES ON – 1.IDENTIFYING AND MANAGING LYNCH SYNDROME - undefined

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