Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Languages
Timeline
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Gina Dhaliwal

Delta,British Columbia

Summary


Flexible highly professional First Aid Instructor bringing 25 years background instructing individuals in providing safe and effective advance first aid and CPR skills. Excellent presentation, listening and recordkeeping abilities. Certified by Worksafe BC.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational First Aid Instructor-contractor

Self-employeed
11.2004 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive first aid training programs for diverse audiences.
  • Primarily focusing on teaching Advanced First Aid(Previously known as OFA Level 3)
  • Conducted emergency response simulations to prepare participants for real-world scenarios.
  • Supported ongoing professional development by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars related to the field of first aid instruction.
  • Prepared classroom before class by unloading and setting up practice dummies, organizing workbook materials, and setting up projector screens for slideshows and instructional videos.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on first aid guidelines, best practices, and industry trends to ensure the highest quality of instruction.
  • Evaluated participant performance through practical assessments and feedback sessions.
  • Conducted practical examinations to Worksafe BC standards
  • Mentored junior instructors, enhancing their instructional techniques and delivery methods.
  • Carried out registration of students
  • Entered Course & Student information into the System
  • Instructed for various agencies in the Lower Mainland

Manager

Discount Car & Truck Rentals
05.2000 - 10.2004


  • Cash Transactions/Cash Reconciliation/Daily Business Reports
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient vehicle rental processes and customer satisfaction.
  • Led customer service team, enhancing response times and resolving complex issues efficiently.

Day Care Provider

Delta Funtime Out of School Care
09.2001 - 04.2003
  • Supervising/Transporting children

Office Administrator II

ICBC – South Vancouver, BC
07.1999 - 03.2000

Worked various positions such as Mailroom/Vendor Clerk(Data Entry)/Switchboard

Self-employed First Aid Instructor Contractor

Gina Dhaliwal
02.1991 - 06.1996


  • Instructing Various St. John Ambulance courses
  • Created engaging instructional materials to enhance learning experiences and retention.
  • Facilitated hands-on practice sessions to enhance practical skills in real-life scenarios.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student performance during assessments while identifying areas for improvement and suggesting suitable strategies.


Cashier/Dispatcher

Park & Jet, Calgary, AB
09.1995 - 04.1996
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently using POS systems.
  • Maintained accurate cash drawer balances and reconciled discrepancies daily.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for customer service and cash handling.
  • Addressed customer complaints professionally, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Instructor – First Aid/CPR

St. John’s Ambulance
01.1991 - 01.1996

EMT – A (On Call – Long Distance Patient Transfers)

Aaron Paramedical Services, Calgary, Alberta
11.1994 - 11.1995
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing immediate patient care and stabilization.
  • Assessed patient conditions and communicated findings to medical personnel during transport.
  • Conducted regular inspections of medical equipment, maintaining functionality and adhering to regulatory standards.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.

Volunteer – Emergency Care

Peter Lougheed Hospital, Calgary, Alberta
07.1992 - 04.1993

Data Entry Clerk

Mohawk Oil Co. Ltd. Burnaby, BC
04.1990 - 06.1990

Education

OFA L.3 Instructor Recertification

Traumatech
Burnaby, BC
09-2023

Info Tech Foundations

Delta Community College
Delta, BC
05-2019

Occupational First Aid – Level 3(Recert), Occupational First Aid – Level 1 Instructor, WHMIS Training/AED Training

Select First Aid Ltd.

Biology 30, Biology 10 – 20

Calgary Board of Education

Industrial First Aid, Instructors Program, Standard First Aid

St. John’s Ambulance

Office Procedures, Legal Secretarial, Word Processing

Kwantlen University College

First Aid Instructor Training-update

Red Cross, Vancouver
12.2002

American Sign Language – Level II

Mount Royal College
06.1995

American Sign Language

Mount Royal College
11.1994

BTLS/EMT A Program/IV Therapy, Basic Rescuer/Hospital/Ambulance Practicum

AVC – Lac La Biche
06.1994

Grade 12 High School Graduate - undefined

01.1985

Microsoft Excel

Surrey Board of Education
Surrey, BC
06.2006

Skills

  • First Aid Instruction
  • Customer Service
  • Typing (70 WPM)
  • Data Entry (180/min)
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Fluent in English/Punjabi
  • Adult Learning

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Teaching, Meeting New People, Cooking, Walking

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Effective communicator with positive attitude
  • Hardworking, Responsible, Reliable, Highly Ambitious and Challenging Spirit
  • A quick learner; Well organized

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional Working

Timeline

Occupational First Aid Instructor-contractor

Self-employeed
11.2004 - Current

Day Care Provider

Delta Funtime Out of School Care
09.2001 - 04.2003

Manager

Discount Car & Truck Rentals
05.2000 - 10.2004

Office Administrator II

ICBC – South Vancouver, BC
07.1999 - 03.2000

Cashier/Dispatcher

Park & Jet, Calgary, AB
09.1995 - 04.1996

EMT – A (On Call – Long Distance Patient Transfers)

Aaron Paramedical Services, Calgary, Alberta
11.1994 - 11.1995

Volunteer – Emergency Care

Peter Lougheed Hospital, Calgary, Alberta
07.1992 - 04.1993

Self-employed First Aid Instructor Contractor

Gina Dhaliwal
02.1991 - 06.1996

Instructor – First Aid/CPR

St. John’s Ambulance
01.1991 - 01.1996

Data Entry Clerk

Mohawk Oil Co. Ltd. Burnaby, BC
04.1990 - 06.1990

Occupational First Aid – Level 3(Recert), Occupational First Aid – Level 1 Instructor, WHMIS Training/AED Training

Select First Aid Ltd.

Biology 30, Biology 10 – 20

Calgary Board of Education

Industrial First Aid, Instructors Program, Standard First Aid

St. John’s Ambulance

Office Procedures, Legal Secretarial, Word Processing

Kwantlen University College

First Aid Instructor Training-update

Red Cross, Vancouver

American Sign Language – Level II

Mount Royal College

American Sign Language

Mount Royal College

BTLS/EMT A Program/IV Therapy, Basic Rescuer/Hospital/Ambulance Practicum

AVC – Lac La Biche

Grade 12 High School Graduate - undefined

OFA L.3 Instructor Recertification

Traumatech

Info Tech Foundations

Delta Community College

Microsoft Excel

Surrey Board of Education
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