Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Karlene Grenier

Summary

  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physiotherapy Assistant

J.D Physiotherapy (Eastern Site)
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Performed multitasked reception duties such as answering the phone, inputting new clients, retrieving payment from clients, educating clients on our clinics regulations and procedures.
  • Managed inventory of therapy equipment, ensuring a clean and well-stocked environment for optimal patient care.
  • Provided hands-on assistance to patients during exercises, ensuring safety and proper technique at all times.
  • Coordinated appointment schedules with patients and therapists alike, contributing to efficient clinic operations.
  • Ensured invoices were correct for specific clients such as military or civilian.
  • Frequently provided modalities to patients as requested by the designated physiotherapist.
  • Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
  • Communicate thoroughly with patients and physiotherapists to provide the most effective treatments, and progression of treatments for clients' individual needs.

Nursing Support Assistant

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KGH Site)
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted with activities of daily living and personal care under the direction of RN/RPN/PCA.
  • Provided assistance to patients and clients during meal time, including meal tray set up.
  • Participated and contributed in all aspects of infection control measures and/or programs.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
  • Supported a clean and tidy environment by assisting in light tidying tasks as required.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.

Environmental Services Worker

Lennox & Addington County General Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Knowledgeable on WHMIS, MSDS, cleaning chemicals, safe handling of biohazardous waste, cytotoxic waste and pharmaceutical waste.
  • Experience with PPE, safe donning/doffing steps and hand hygiene.
  • Improved facility cleanliness by consistently following established sanitation protocols and guidelines.
  • Reduced cross-contamination risks with thorough disinfection of high-touch surfaces in patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing workload demands or evolving priorities as required by shifting facility needs.
  • Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Communicate with staff regarding upcoming patient transfers, discharges and other required cleans.
  • Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.

Environmental Services Assistant

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KGH Site)
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Knowledgeable on WHMIS, MSDS, cleaning chemicals, safe handling of biohazardous waste, cytotoxic waste and pharmaceutical waste.
  • Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
  • Efficient with disinfecting and thoroughly cleaning of clinical floors, patient rooms, dialysis, staff offices and washrooms
  • Communicate with staff regarding upcoming patient transfers, discharges and other required cleans.
  • Performed daily cleaning tasks efficiently, maintaining high standards for appearance and hygiene throughout the premises.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail when completing various cleaning tasks, ensuring all areas met established standards for cleanliness.
  • Supported infection control measures by ensuring proper sanitization of all areas within the healthcare facility.
  • Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
  • Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.
  • Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.

Environmental Service Worker 2 and Service Worker 1

Alberta Health Services (Leduc Community Hospital)
11.2016 - 08.2018

Environmental Service Worker II Responsibilities:


  • Be familiar with WHMIS, proper hand hygiene and PPE.
  • Collaborated effectively with nursing staff to address specific environmental service needs for individual patients or units as needed.
  • Assisted in emergency situations by quickly responding to spills or accidents with proper cleanup procedures.
  • Supported infection control initiatives through diligent cleaning and decontamination of medical equipment and instruments.
  • Reduced cross-contamination risks with thorough disinfection of high-touch surfaces in patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas.
  • Remove waste with proper labeling (I.e cytotoxic materials, pharmaceutical and biohazard materials).
  • Cleaned and disinfected patient rooms, common areas, washrooms, staff offices and other areas within the healthcare facility.

Service Worker I Responsibilities:


  • Deliver clean linen and remove soiled linen throughout the hospital.
  • Respond to Service Worker 1 pager regarding required patient transfers.
  • Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from biohazardous material, fluids, and other harmful substances.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal service quality for all staff and patients.
  • Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Deliver lab requisites, colonoscopy samples and blood samples to designated locations.
  • Strong communication skills among patients and colleagues.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing workload demands or evolving priorities as required by shifting facility needs.

Education

GED -

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, ON
06.2022

High School Diploma -

East Northumberland Secondary School
Brighton, ON
06.2015

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Workplace Safety
  • Warm and Friendly
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Possess interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
  • Reliable, client-focused
  • Attention to Detail
  • Fast Learner
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Support Services

Certification

  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED, The Canadian Red Cross. 02/01/24 - 02/01/27
  • WHMIS - 2022
  • Dementia Training, Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward - 2022
  • Environmental Services for Frontline Staff, Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association (Mentorless) - 2022

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Physiotherapy Assistant

J.D Physiotherapy (Eastern Site)
12.2022 - 02.2024

Nursing Support Assistant

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KGH Site)
10.2022 - 12.2022

Environmental Services Worker

Lennox & Addington County General Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022

Environmental Services Assistant

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KGH Site)
02.2019 - 01.2022

Environmental Service Worker 2 and Service Worker 1

Alberta Health Services (Leduc Community Hospital)
11.2016 - 08.2018

GED -

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology

High School Diploma -

East Northumberland Secondary School
Karlene Grenier