Barbara Anderson
Barrie,Ontario
Summary
Adept Medical Laboratory Assistant and Social Worker with a proven track record showcasing superior communication skills and venipuncture proficiency. Excelled in creating trust-based relationships and executing precise care plans, achieving high accuracy in specimen handling. Demonstrates a precision-focused approach, enhancing client care through engaged listening and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker - Caregiver
Private Clients
Oshawa, Canada
07.2020 - Current
- Assisted in navigating the challenges of dementia for families.
- Ensured cohesive communication with nursing staff, families, and private practitioners.
- Cultivated relationships grounded in mutual trust.
- Developed and executed comprehensive care plans.
Medical Laboratory Assistant Technologist (Placement)
Trillium College/Life Labs
Bowmanville, Canada
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Achieved high accuracy in performing bleedings through various techniques.
- Conducted routine ECG screenings autonomously.
- Maintained high accuracy while handling and preparing specimens for transportation.
- Greeted and registered clients using LifeLabs database, scanned and faxed requisitions.
Social Worker / Child and Youth Support
Sick Kids Hospital
Toronto, Canada
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Provided aid to teenagers facing complex challenges.
- Cultivated strong bonds with caregivers and families to develop individual care approaches.
- Applied effective strategies during crises, ensuring positive results.
- Enhanced client care by incorporating various cultural considerations.
Education
Medical Lab Assistant Technician Diploma (Honours) - Medical Laboratory Operations, Specimen Procurement, Laboratory Testing and Safety, Medical Terminology and Documentation, Anatomy and Physiology, Infection Prevention and Control, Hematology and Phlebotomy, Venipuncture & Blood Drawing skills, Clinical Microbiology and Chemistry, Ethics and Professionalism
Trillium College
Oshawa01.2024
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Sheridan College
OakvilleSkills
- Venipuncture Proficiency
- ECGs
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Quality assurance
- WHMIS 2023
- Chain of Transmission 2023
- Health Care Provider Control 2023
- Infection prevention & control protocols
- Superior communication skills
- Engaged Listening
- Client Interaction Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Hospital information systems
- GUI Intralab Software
- Type 40wpm
- Inventory and ordering
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Effective Time Management
- Precision-Focused Approach
- Data Entry
- Expertise in Confidentiality Practices
Accomplishments
- Graduated from MLAT Diploma with honors
Certification
- MLPAO Certificate
- First Aid and CPR/AED level C
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Assistant Technologist (Placement)
Trillium College/Life Labs
01.2024 - 04.2024
Social Worker - Caregiver
Private Clients
07.2020 - Current
Social Worker / Child and Youth Support
Sick Kids Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2014
Medical Lab Assistant Technician Diploma (Honours) - Medical Laboratory Operations, Specimen Procurement, Laboratory Testing and Safety, Medical Terminology and Documentation, Anatomy and Physiology, Infection Prevention and Control, Hematology and Phlebotomy, Venipuncture & Blood Drawing skills, Clinical Microbiology and Chemistry, Ethics and Professionalism
Trillium College
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Sheridan College
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