Christie Saddleback

Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.

• Collaborated with a team of sixty individuals to redevelop the Family & Community Support Service (FCSS) strategic plan.
• Implemented the 14 Blackfoot values in the South Zone Health Action Plan in partnership with Indigneous Wellness Core.

• Infant Massage (IAIM) Certificate
• Triple P Fearless Level 4-Positive Parenting Program Certificate
• Brain Story Certificate
• Reconciliation Education Certificate
• Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Certificate
• Pro Solutions Certificate

• Indigenous Family Liaison, Family Community Support Services, Coaldale, AB, 2023, Program facilitator-infant massage, caregiver cafe, Cultural program organizer- family & youth cultural activities/programs, Event planning-summer family & youth day programs, Systems navigation- health care, funding, housing, food security, employment, Parent education and support- triple p (positive parenting program), ASQ-SE/ASQ-3, Community connection- education, culture, programs
• Health Care Aide, Lee Crest, Cardston, AB, 2016, Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing and other personal hygiene activities, Assist with feeding patients, Assist with bed transfers, lifting, turning, and walking, Assist with range of motion exercises, Assist with simple wound care, respiratory equipment uses or urinary care, Report on patient condition to the nurse, Assist patients to take their medications, Communicate with patients
• Health Care Aide, Elder’s Lodge, Siksika, AB, 2014, 2015, Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing and other personal hygiene activities, Assist with feeding patients, Assist with bed transfers, lifting, turning, and walking, Assist with range of motion exercises, Assist with simple wound care, respiratory equipment uses or urinary care, Report on patient condition to the nurse, Assist patients to take their medications, Communicate with patients & family
• Community Health Worker, Siksika Health Center, Siksika, AB, 2013, Assisted nurses with patients in clinic, Organized patient files and assisted with documentation, Assisted community nurses with water sampling duties, Providing direct health care services to at-risk populations, Developing relationships with patients and following up with care
• Office Clerk, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, Siksika, AB, 2007, 2008, Record minutes of meetings, Answer phones, distribute messages, and redirect calls to appropriate department, Maintain company files, and records, Manage basic bookkeeping duties, Help with office management and organization, Track inventory of supplies and reorders

• Taber Block Party, 2023, Set up tables & chairs, Promoting cultural Indigenous services
• Creative Youth Leaders Conference (Workshop Facilitator), 2023, Presentation on Blackfoot medicine bag, Teach youths 13-18 how to make medicine bags
• Family Ties- River House (Volunteer), 2022, Assist residents with crafts, Communicate & visit with residents
• Blackfoot Yoga (Volunteer), 2022, Assist instructor with supplies & set up, Assist cultural coordinator with smudging
• Indigenous Wellness Core Pop-up Clinic (Volunteer), 2022, Assist in setup for event, Assist managers with staff & supplies
• Siksika Flood Donations (Volunteer), 2013, Assisted in community food and clothing donations, Organizing donations to designated area, Community clean-up
• Siksika Minor Hockey (Volunteer), 2012, Organized team fundraisers, timekeeper, carpool teammates

• Golf
• Camping
• Fishing
• Nature walks
• Hockey
• Volleyball
• Music
• Traveling with family