Kenneth Smith
Orillia,ON
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in emergency medical care and crisis intervention. Known for exceptional documentation skills and effective communication, contributing to seamless collaboration among healthcare and community services.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Services Volunteer Responder
Noth Simcoe Victim Services
Orillia, Ontario
04.2025 - Current
- Responded to crisis calls on-site and at the Orillia OPP Detachment.
- During responses, I provided support through active listening and empathy, and offered pragmatic support such as VQRP and community programs.
- Engaged with community support programs to provide emergency shelter, food, security, and referral services.
- Maintained active communication with NSVS leads and staff, and completed proper documentation while ensuring rules of confidentiality were followed.
Co-ordinator, Georgian Critical Incident Stress Ma
Georgian CISM
Central Ontario, ON
02.2002 - Current
- Collaborate with community stakeholders (first responders, hospitals, County of Simcoe) to create and implement response plans for reactive personal or local crises.
- Coordinate recruitment and education of new and historic team members.
- Share call-out duties when requests for assistance are received.
- Respond on-site to provide assistance to community stakeholders who need crisis intervention.
- Provide pre-event education to community stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other intervention providers at large-scale, prolonged events.
Community Paramedic, Paramedic
County of Simcoe Paramedic Services
County of Simcoe, ON
01.2000 - 08.2022
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Operated advanced life support equipment during critical patient transport.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop patient care strategies.
- Assessed patient conditions quickly and accurately in high-pressure situations.
- Documented patient information and treatment protocols for medical records.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and team members during emergencies.
- As a Community Paramedic conducted patient assessments to identify healthcare needs and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the patient's Primary Care Giver.
Education
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie04-2025
Certificate - Community Paramedicine
Centennial College
Scarborough, Ontario02-2017
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Care Paramedicine
Durham College
Oshawa04-2008
Diploma - Ambulance And Emergency Care
Ambulance & Emergemcy Care Attendant
Toronto, ON05-1994
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Community outreach
- Case management
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Documentation skills
- Public speaking
- Supervision and leadership
- Verbal communication
- Quality assurance
- Written communication
- CISM certified; CPT; CBT; Compasssion Fatigue Educator; and ASSIST certified
Accomplishments
Founder, County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Honour Guard
Timeline
Victim Services Volunteer Responder
Noth Simcoe Victim Services
04.2025 - Current
Co-ordinator, Georgian Critical Incident Stress Ma
Georgian CISM
02.2002 - Current
Community Paramedic, Paramedic
County of Simcoe Paramedic Services
01.2000 - 08.2022
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Certificate - Community Paramedicine
Centennial College
Graduate Certificate - Advanced Care Paramedicine
Durham College
Diploma - Ambulance And Emergency Care
Ambulance & Emergemcy Care Attendant