Bonneleigh Meijer
Humboldt,Canada
Summary
Respected leader who is adept at cultivating relationships with customers and employees, and motivating teams to work together to achieve objectives. Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on caring with regards to cultural differences
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Settlement Worker in Schools
Prairy Gateway Settlement Services
04.2024 - Current
- Participate in the school reception and orientation process for newcomer students and their families, providing both in-person and virtual support.
- Orient families to the Canadian educational system, expectations, and available resources.
- Facilitate culturally sensitive communication between school staff and newcomer families, providing relevant background information and cultural insights.
- Develop and deliver cultural profiles, workshops, and settlement-related activities for students, parents, and educators.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure inclusive and supportive school environments.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and values in all interactions.
- Assist with administrative duties, event coordination, and emergency response protocols as required.
- Demonstrate strong teamwork, adaptability, and professionalism while representing the organization in community partnerships.
Untrained CCA
St Mary’s Villa
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided assistance to elderly clients with day-to-day activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted caregivers with transfers from bedside commodes, wheelchairs, beds, chairs, using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Participated in training sessions on topics related to aged care such as dementia awareness, transferring techniques, personal safety in dementia clients.
- Promoted independence among seniors by encouraging them to take part in daily activities they enjoy.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Read and contributed to shift reports and care notes.
Registered Nurse, ICU (casual)
Legend Medical Solutions (Pty) Ltd
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted daily assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Nursing care planning according to diagnosis and assessment within the multidisciplinary team.
- Administered critical care interventions for patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Observed and monitored patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, providing emotional support while addressing medical concerns.
- Reporting and discussing concerns with the shift supervisor.
Crossfit Owner and Trainer
IronBox Social Fitness
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Coached clients on posture, balance, coordination, flexibility, core strength, and endurance; demonstrated and modified exercises for all levels (beginners to athletes) across strength, Olympic lifting, cardio, and mobility.
- Drove behaviour change—sleep, hydration, stress management—while motivating clients to meet goals.
- Ran day-to-day ops (customer service, inventory, scheduling); resolved issues quickly to raise satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed budgets and forecasts; identified trends to improve programs and outcomes.
- Supported marketing (print, social, events) to reach target audiences.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff in line with company policies.
- Modelled a growth mindset and continuous improvement.
Registered Nurse and Midwife
Various Hospitals: Medi-Clinic, Life Healthcare, Ernest Oppenheimer Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2007
- Nursing care and procedures within my scope of practice from admission to discharge in relation to the scientific nursing process (Assessing, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation and Recordation).
- Fostered positive relationships with patients and families.
- Ongoing counseling, education and guidance according to client and family needs (health promotion and disease prevention).
- Assessed changes in patient condition, reported observations to physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Coordinated case management and discharge planning activities to facilitate safe transitions from hospital to home environments.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters.
- Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients’ complex care needs.
English Teacher
Kindergarden 1-2-3
07.2002 - 01.2003
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences mostly by playing and music.
- Prepared and executed lesson plans by developing story and content ideas, considered reader, and audience appeal.
- Prepared tools needed for lesson plans.
- Utilized effective communication techniques when interacting with team members from different backgrounds.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
North West University
12.2000
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Group and individual instruction
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Emotional Intelligence
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- High level of autonomy
- Emotional awareness
- Direct patient care
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Cassie van der Walt trophy for the best academic achievement in Psychiatric Nursing (2000)
- Shift leader while working permanent night shift in the Maternity ward (Medi-Clinic 2002)
- Started the Pre-admission clinic at Peglerae Hospital and had 4 staff reporting to me (2006)
- Successful business owner of a gym and won various local Crossfit/Functional Fitness competitions (2015-2019)
- Best female lifter award at the South Africa Masters Weightlifting Championships in (2018)
- Supervised a team of 3 staff members during our summer program (2025)
- Mentored 2 new SWIS workers at Prairie Gateway Settlement Services (2025)
- Collaborated with a team of 3 in the development, organizing and implementing a cultural tea event in the community (2025)
- Built lifelong relationships with my co-workers and the staff of my assigned schools (2024-2025)
LANGUAGES
Afrikaans - Fluent, Home Language
English - Advanced, 2nd Language
Certification
- BLS Provider expiring 09/2026
- ACLS Provider expiring 10/2027
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C expiring 2027/09/18
- South African Nursing Council (Midwife, Psychiatric, Community and General Nurse)
- Saskatchewan Drivers license
Timeline
Settlement Worker in Schools
Prairy Gateway Settlement Services
04.2024 - Current
Untrained CCA
St Mary’s Villa
06.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU (casual)
Legend Medical Solutions (Pty) Ltd
07.2019 - 12.2019
Crossfit Owner and Trainer
IronBox Social Fitness
10.2015 - 07.2019
English Teacher
Kindergarden 1-2-3
07.2002 - 01.2003
Registered Nurse and Midwife
Various Hospitals: Medi-Clinic, Life Healthcare, Ernest Oppenheimer Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2007
Bachelor - Nursing
North West University