Heather Bird
Kenora,ON
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant - Infectious Diseases
Northwestern Health Unit
Kenora, ON
04.2021 - Current
- Worked in several different roles at Mass Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics, including patient Check-in, Check-out, directing patients through pre-vaccination waiting areas and watching for issues in post-vaccination waiting areas.
- These roles included learning new software and helping troubleshoot technical issues. I had special permissions within software programs in which I was labeled as "Super User". Setting up chairs, tables, and other important signage and barriers.
- Learned new software for data entry for other facets of Covid-19 Infections, including tracking positive cases.
- Data Entry/File updates for new non Covid-19 vaccinations.
- Other tasks including faxing, cleaning, directing patients, screening patients upon entry to the clinics, reassuring patients, filing, and preparing supplies for use at clinics and for shipping to other NWHU locations.
Organization Assistant
Marie's Kitchen
Kenora, ON
01.2009 - Current
- Acts as Administrative Assistant for Marie's Kitchen (a local home bakery and catering service)
- In charge of advertising for all sales
- Receive orders and create order sheets
- Frequently help with actual baking and cooking
- Frequently help with serving at catered events
- Developed a loyal customer base at the Matiowski Farmer's Market each week as sales representative and cashier.
- Implemented new technology in the form of a point of sale machine for Market sales.
- Slowly taking over some catering jobs as Marie is retiring
- Assists owner in all aspects of business operations.
Medical Lab Assistant
Medical Diagnostic Services -now Known As LifeLabs
Kenora, ON
04.1997 - 01.2000
- Performed data entry tasks and labeling of specimens.
- Paid close attention to sample sorting.
- Maintained a high level of cleanliness to ensure safety.
- This job included courier services in delivering supplies and picking up samples.
- This job often included challenges which required immediate decisions.
Education
Safe Food Handler Course -
Northwestern Health Unit
Kenora, ON06.2018
Diploma - Medical Office Assistant
National Training Institute/Herzing College
Winnipeg, MB03.1996
High School Diploma -
Beaver Brae Secondary School
Kenora, ON06.1993
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Data Entry
- Administrative Support
- Interpersonal Skills
- Staff Support
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Cooking, Baking and Kitchen Organization
- Patient Support and Compassion
volunteer
- Bird River Bible Camp - Summer Camp Counselor, Staff Counselor- 1994-1997
- St. Vital Baptist Church - Youth Group Leader-1995-1997
- Lakeside Baptist Church - Christian Education Committee, Deaconess, Senior High Youth Leader (Volunteer Youth Pastor from 2016-2020), Leader of Women's Ministry, Social Committee -1997-Present
- Valleyview Public School - Chair and Co-Chair of Parent Council - 2006-2014
- King George VI School - Co-Chair of Parent Council - 2014-2021
- Keewatin Patricia District School Board - Parent Involvement Committee - 2008-2021
- Keewatin Patricia District School Board - Special Education Advisory Committee - 2014-2021
- City of Kenora - Accessibility Advisory Committee - 2023-Present
Timeline
Program Assistant - Infectious Diseases
Northwestern Health Unit
04.2021 - Current
Organization Assistant
Marie's Kitchen
01.2009 - Current
Medical Lab Assistant
Medical Diagnostic Services -now Known As LifeLabs
04.1997 - 01.2000
Safe Food Handler Course -
Northwestern Health Unit
Diploma - Medical Office Assistant
National Training Institute/Herzing College
High School Diploma -
Beaver Brae Secondary School