Nikolas Pykari

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Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1L8

Current Employer:

Hogarth Riverview Manor

Position:

Resident Home Worker

Duties:

Assist residents, nurse and PSW's

Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal and communication skills

Team player as well as able to work independently

Cultural sensitivity; Able to work with different age groups

Committed to helping individuals in their mental health and addictions recovery process

Reliable, hardworking, with problem solving ability

Learn quickly, enjoy challenges; committed to meeting expectations

Education

Mental Health and Addictions Diploma, Fleming College, Peterborough ON, 2018

Experience

St. Joseph’s Care Group, Mental Health and Rehabilitation Program, Thunder Bay, ON

Student Placement, May – August, 2018

Worked with two social workers, both with their Master of Social Work level of education, from two different mental health programs.

Primarily worked within the mental health inpatient program, which included assisting with the move of clients to the new East Wing at St. Joseph’s Hospital upon the closure of Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital.

Assisted clients to renew their health card(s), and purchase clothing.

Participated in team meetings, and client/family case conferences.

Co-facilitated/participated in group activities.

F&S Solutions, Thunder Bay, ON

Part Owner/Operator, Part-time, contract, 2019 – Present

In collaboration with business partner, fulfill business contracts as procured.

Apply non-slip chemical product to floors to prevent falls.

Committed to workplace health and safety.

Completed WHIMS, 2018

The Walford Retirement Home, Thunder Bay, ON, 2014 - 2016

Housekeeper, 2015 - 2016

Engaged with the senior residents in a positive, supportive manner.

Performed cleaning and maintenance duties at the seniors’ retirement home including: vacuuming, cleaning windows, disinfecting strategic areas, collecting laundry, garbage, and recycling, and removing snow.

Dietary Aid, 2014 – 2015

Safe Food Handling Certificate, 2014

Food Service Worker Certificate, 2014

Engaged and assisted residents to place an order for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Prepared tea and coffee as per individualized orders.

Set, cleared, and cleaned dining tables.

Stocked fridge and freezer with supplies.

Organized supply closet.

Walmart, Thunder Bay, ON 2013 - 2014

Stocker (Overnight)

Melizana Mediterranean Cuisine, Thunder Bay, ON, 2012 - 2013

Dishwasher

Interests:

Keeping physically fit (flag football, going to the gym, or swimming, long-boarding), and cooking.

References Available on Request

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