Athena Hauck

Alberta Whitewater Association

04.2018 - Current

Maintained strong and trusting relationships with athletes, parents, and the community by fostering a positive learning environment with clear communication, encouragement, and tailoring/adapting individualized lessons to better equip each participant to meet their wellness goals.
Ensured that safety awareness, risk management strategies and harm reduction principles were proficiently met and understood through monitoring weather conditions and gear, along with appropriately educating each participant prior to sessions, minimizing potential hazardous events.
Advanced instructing and coaching abilities by constantly upgrading certifications and enrolling in courses; adopting new techniques from more advanced instructors; monitoring changes or advancements in kayaking techniques; and analyzing/evaluating team performance and participant feedback for improvements.
Yielded exceptional communication abilities between all participants, when in conflict or emergent situations, with implementation of effective communication strategies, augmentative communication devices, maintaining levelheadedness, providing guidance in overcoming challenges, and deescalation.

Alberta Health Services, AHS

06.2021 - 03.2023

Supported interdisciplinary team by anticipating their needs and promptly providing required instruments and repositioning needs before, during and after surgical procedures.
Maintained daily equipment and supplies checks, confirming sufficient inventory levels and properly working equipment prior to procedures and ensuring necessary supplies needed for efficient surgical procedures.
Contributed to the overall success of the operating room by participating in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings, as well as upholding strict standards of infection control with adherence to facility protocols.
Played a crucial role in emergency situations by assisting surgical teams as needed to save lives or stabilize patients' conditions quickly.

Alberta Health Services, AHS

06.2020 - 06.2022

Showcased exceptional work ethic, reliability and timely task completion, contributing to team success and maintaining high levels of cleanliness and efficiency throughout the facility.
Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or urgent situations requiring immediate attention in the work environment.
Upheld a strong safety culture by constituently following safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing, storing and disposing hazardous chemicals.
Documented and reported necessary facility and building repairs observed.

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