Dedicated and versatile professional with a combined 11 years of experience in customer service and personal support roles. Possessing a strong foundation in customer-centric practices in various customer service environments, coupled with on-going hands-on experience as a personal support worker. Currently working towards an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Behavioural Science.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Receptionist
Home Instead
03.2020 - 06.2023
Greet and welcome visitors in professional and courteous manner, ensuring positive first impression of the company.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Managed 150 Personal Support Workers and led lift and transfer training to new employees.
Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
Answer and direct incoming calls promptly and efficiently, handling inquiries and providing accurate information or transferring calls to appropriate individuals.
Managed reception area, including maintaining cleanliness and organization, and ensuring all necessary supplies are stocked.
Schedule appointments and meetings, coordinate conference room bookings through head office.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages, distributing them to appropriate recipients and maintaining accurate records.
Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, photocopying, and scanning documents to support office operations.
Monitor and maintain office equipment, including printers, copiers, and fax machines, coordinating repairs or maintenance as necessary.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Provide administrative support to various departments as requested, including typing correspondence, drafting emails, and preparing reports.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, in interactions with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Personal Support Worker
Palisade Gardens Retirement Community
07.2017 - 11.2023
Lead role in an Alzheimer's and Dementia wing, giving medication and assisting with activities of daily living.
Documented on medication administration record (MAR), re-ordered prescriptions through the pharmacy and updated client Physicians.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
Advocated for client rights and autonomy.
Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating safe environment for all involved.
Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to appropriate medical staff.
Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes.
Contract Coordinator
Canada Care Medical
09.2015 - 03.2020
Coordinated medical supplies with Home and Community Care Support Services for thousands of home care clients across Ontario.
Resolved issues with medical supplies on back order and found appropriate substitutions from over a 100 different vendors while cataloging substitutions for future use.
Completed weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports for Home and Community Care Support Services in various degrees.
Reduced processing times by automating routine tasks and improving overall workflow efficiency within the contracts department.
Completed company audits and performance evaluations.
Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate records and staying current on industry changes.
Education
Diploma - Behavioural Science Technician
Durham College
Oshawa, ON
04.2025
Certificate -
Asimco College
Cobourg, ON
Skills
Needs Assessment
Office Administration
Scheduling
Customer/Client relations
Supply Ordering
Inventory Management
Attention to Detail
Appointment Scheduling
Computer skills
Adaptibility
Dementia Care
Medical office administration
Complex Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Certification
Standard First Aid - CPR C - AED, St. John's Ambulance - October 21st, 2023 to October 21st, 2026.
Unregulated Care Provider - Medication Administration, CareRx - June 2023 to June 2024.
WHMIS Certificate - Renewed February 2024.
Workplace Violence Certificate - Renewed February 2024.