Esther Agyemang
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Health & Safety Coordinator with proven expertise at The Hospital for Sick Children, adept in incident investigation and risk assessment. Recognized for enhancing workplace safety through effective training and development initiatives. Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment while managing complex safety programs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR/RADIONUCLIDE CONTROLLER
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Canada
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs.
- Assisted with the coordination of health and safety training, including the preparation of handouts and materials.
- Assisted with staff safety audits associated with Caring Safely, and followed up with recommendations.
- Maintain Occupational Health and Safety websites.
- Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of the internal hazardous materials management system.
- Support the Peer Support and Trauma Response Program by gathering statistics, coordinating materials for debriefs, and maintaining up-to-date communications.
- EDI Champion responsible for facilitating dialogue between stakeholders about staff experiences with diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Served as an advocate for marginalized voices both internally and externally.
- Organized workshops to discuss challenges faced by minority groups in the workforce.
- Conducted and scheduled fit-testing appointments for hospital employees.
- Carry out quarterly Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings with the committee.
- Managed Radiation, Biosafety, and Chemical Safety programs for all research and lab staff.
- Provided support to all research labs and staff regarding laboratory safety practices, hazardous waste disposal, transportation of dangerous goods, and safety-related issues.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Provided support to lab staff for radionuclide orders to organizations such as Revvity Health Sciences.
- Managed and provided support to staff for the dosimeter program.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response, and safe work practices.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR
Starlight Investments
Toronto, Canada
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs
- Assist with the coordination of health and safety training, including preparation of handouts and materials
- Assist in the coordination of training for office staff – WHMIS, Fire Warden training, Asbestos training
- Coordinate annual reassessments and HazMat site visits
- Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of internal hazardous materials management system
- Assist in the preparation of monthly Health and Safety Awareness topics
- Intake all incidents and near-misses and assist with in-house investigations
- Carry-out quarterly Joint Health Safety Meetings (JHSC) with the committee
- Assist Health and Safety Manager with ongoing program development and implementation with changing legislature and process improvements
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR
Skyline Living
Guelph, Canada
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs
- Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives, and assessments
- Assist in workplace investigations for claims of violence and harassment
- Liaise with Workers Compensation Boards or other external service providers and staff regarding Workers Compensation claims, Return to Work (RTW) plans, and the health and safety program
- Create, annually review, and maintain Safe Work Procedures (SWP), and health & safety posting requirements in accordance with legislative requirements and regional needs
- Carry-out quarterly Joint Health Safety Meetings (JHSC) with the committee
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
CONSULTANT
Grand River Foods
Kitchener, Canada
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed a Lockout and Tagout Program
- Developed placards for 20 machines within the plant
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Toronto, Canada
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Helped on average 100 customers a week, by providing them rental vehicles and assisting with all inquiries
- Achieved weekly sale goals for 5 consecutive weeks
- Marketing company attributes to obtain contracts with nearby businesses
- Tracked, recorded, and reported customer satisfaction data for each shift
- Assisted with administrative tasks to better understand industry
- Resolved customer issues efficiently to build loyalty
SALES ASSOCIATE
Footlocker
St. Catharines, Canada
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Achieved an average 100% of sale goals for consecutive of three months
- Helped an average of 50 customers per day by responding to inquiries and locating products
- Assisted team members, when necessary, in handling cash registers, organizing inventory room, labeling products, unloading merchandise, and cleaning
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies, and promotions
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service, and operational goals
CBS VOLUNTEER
Canadian Blood Services
Canada
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Recruiting donors
- Scheduling appointments
- Speaking at schools and public events about the organization
- Promoting upcoming donation events
- Sat with patients in need of companionship and emotional support
TEAM MEMBER VOLUNTEER
Positive Living Niagara
St. Catharines, Canada
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Researching multiple grant opportunities
- Developed and presented a full report on funding opportunities
- Completed a proposed grant for Health Canada
SALES ASSOCIATE
Campus Store
St. Catharines, Canada
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Brock University
- Developed and created unique displays that attract customers to desired product
- Restocked, processed orders, and organized new shipments of inventory in a timely manner
- Calculated personal end of day sales, organizing receipts and coupons
- Enhanced leadership skills by supervising and mentoring the children by facilitating various workshops and activities
- Acknowledge twice as best camp counsellor for strong work ethic, involvement, organization in team meetings
- Increased overall camper satisfaction by connecting with the children on a personal level, empathizing, and engaging in their personal interests
- Brock University
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Brock University Health Services
St. Catharines, Canada
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Brock University
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving, and purging files
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel
- Managed scheduling for staff, monitoring resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service
- Brock University
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Health And
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON, Canada04.2021
Bachelor's degree - Public Health, Health Sciences
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON, Canada06.2019
Skills
- MS Office
- Customer service
- Data management
- Training and development
- Safety regulations
- Project management
- POS system operation
- Customer- and service-oriented
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Workplace inspections
- Incident reporting
- Occupational health
- Safety policies
- Incident investigation
- Risk assessment
- Diversity and inclusion
- Health promotion
Certification
- Completion of Program Planning & Evaluation, 04/01/18, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
- IHI Open School Courses: Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Leadership, 12/01/18, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
- Completion of JHSC Part 1 & 2 Training, 03/01/22
- TDG Training, 02/01/23
- Standard First Aid & CPR & AED Trained, 11/01/22
Timeline
HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR/RADIONUCLIDE CONTROLLER
The Hospital for Sick Children
12.2022 - Current
HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR
Starlight Investments
04.2022 - 12.2022
HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR
Skyline Living
08.2021 - 06.2022
CONSULTANT
Grand River Foods
09.2020 - 04.2021
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
05.2019 - 08.2020
TEAM MEMBER VOLUNTEER
Positive Living Niagara
01.2019 - 06.2019
SALES ASSOCIATE
Footlocker
04.2018 - 03.2020
CBS VOLUNTEER
Canadian Blood Services
04.2017 - 08.2019
SALES ASSOCIATE
Campus Store
03.2017 - 04.2019
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Brock University Health Services
01.2017 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Occupational Health And
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Bachelor's degree - Public Health, Health Sciences
Brock University
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