Patricia (PJ) Fox
Cardston,AB
Summary
I am a citizen of the Blackfoot Confederacy, a part of Treaty 7.
I reside on the Blood Tribe, Kainaiwa Reservation, in Southern Alberta, Canada. With my experience, I am looking to gain additional employment in the health sciences field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Model
World Management Canada
12.2023 - Current
- Secured a contract with World Management Model Agency.
Health and Safety Advisor
Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
Stand-Off, Alberta
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborating with the Blood Tribe Department of Health, Inc. Human Resources and Administration ensuring employee health and safety throughout the organization.
- Assisted in developing the Blood Tribe Department of Health, Inc. health and safety policies and processes for employment, and community health employment initiatives.
- Promoting Blood Tribe Department of Health, Inc. Policy and participating in the planning and implementation of health and safety processes.
- Implementing health and safety protocols for the Blood Tribe Department of Health, Inc. employees on and off the Blood Tribe Reservation through committees that involve both director and employee levels.
- Providing education, training, and data analysis to enhance the Blood Tribe Department of Health, Inc. employee safety in all aspects, including the workplace and community workplace areas.
- Coordinating and strategizing with employees to enhance their health and safety, from mental health to workplace safety, both in and out of the office.
Harm Reduction Outreach Worker
Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
Stand-Off, Alberta
09.2022 - Current
- Focusing on those at risk, who have been affected by the opioid crisis.
- Providing naloxone kits and training in presentation form, as well as other harm reduction support information to vulnerable community members, both on and off the Blood Tribe Reservation.
- Assisting the MMU nursing team by accepting specific referrals for various supports, activities, tasks, education, and case management to other appropriate health services.
- Taking part in the Infection Prevention and Control Committee, the Client Safety Committee, and the Health and Safety Committees to ensure client and employee safety.
- Educating high school students on substance use awareness to increase substance-use prevention.
Inclusive Student Services Administrative Assistant
Kainaiwa Board of Education
, Alberta
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Improved student service efficiency by maintaining administrative tasks for the Inclusive Student Services Coordinator.
- Submitted and maintained information to district databases.
- Compiled reports.
- Worked with inclusive educators.
- Maintained administrative office duties, such as supplying office needs, scheduling and attending appointments, meetings, and assisting in payroll processes.
Teacher Assistant Substitute/Casual
Kainaiwa Board of Education
, Alberta
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Increased student engagement by assisting kindergarten teachers in classroom activities.
Actress
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
, Canada
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Increased network viewership by starring in the Canadian documentary series called 'Rodeo Nation.'
Summer Camp Assistant Coordinator
Kainaiwa Board of Education
, Alberta
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted the Summer Camp Coordinator by planning day camps for children ages 9 to 16 throughout the summer months.
- Improved operational efficiency through the strategic use of Blood Tribe Community resources.
- Managed office work involved with the day camps, such as camp participant applications, and payroll for resources used.
- Performed additional office tasks as needed.
Summer Camp Mentor
Kainaiwa Children Services
, Alberta
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Mentored and assisted children from ages 9 to 16 through the summer months.
- Improved children's well-being through daily digital detox activities.
- Reported to supervisors throughout the program.
- Completed other office work tasks as needed.
Education
Occupational Health and Safety -
08.2025
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Public Health
06.2021
Public and Community Health Sciences -
01.2015
Skills
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Attentive
- Reliability
- Resourceful
- Determined
- Hard-Working
- Personable
- Punctual
- Collaborative
- Communicative
- Resilient
- Focused
Accomplishments
- 2023, University of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Healthy Workplaces Award Recipient focusing on Mental Health in the Workplace.
- 2014-2021, University of Lethbridge Indspire Scholarship Recipient, a Canadian Indigenous Post-Secondary Scholarship based on GPA.
- Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. Health and Safety Appreciation, an in-organization recognition.
- Collaboration with Alberta Health Services Occupational Health and Safety as the Blood Tribe Department of Health, Inc. Health and Safety Advisor.
- 2014, Canadian College Rodeo Champion.
- 2014, University of Montana College Rodeo Scholarship.
- 5x Indian National Finals Rodeo Contender (INFR).
- 2020, Face of Kimes Ranch Jeans.
Languages
- English
- Blackfoot (my traditional language)
Passions
- Community Involvement
- Travelling
- Creativity
- Teaching - assisting younger people to ride horses, to rope, and experience rodeo.
- Sportsmanship
- Friendship
- Family
- Prayer - cultural involved in my Blackfoot Practices
- Breaking Mental Health Stigmatization Barriers
Timeline
Model - World Management Canada
12.2023 - Current
Health and Safety Advisor - Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Harm Reduction Outreach Worker - Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Inclusive Student Services Administrative Assistant - Kainaiwa Board of Education
01.2022 - 09.2022
Teacher Assistant Substitute/Casual - Kainaiwa Board of Education
11.2021 - 12.2021
Actress - Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
01.2020 - 01.2021
Summer Camp Assistant Coordinator - Kainaiwa Board of Education
06.2018 - 08.2018
Summer Camp Mentor - Kainaiwa Children Services
08.2013 - 01.2016
University of Alberta - Occupational Health and Safety ,
University of Lethbridge - Bachelor of Health Sciences, Public Health
University of Montana - Public and Community Health Sciences,