Unit Support Worker
Robert James Hornsby
Collingwood General & Marine Hospital
Wasaga Beach,ON
55
years of professional experience
Able to work in a team environment and under pressure Experience working with the general public Trained as a DSW, Addiction Counselor, Purchasing Agent, English Teacher
Work History
Pandemic Support Assistant
6 Years- Screening visitors and employees entering the hospital for Covid 19 symptoms
- Ensuring that all visitors and employees sanitize their hands and don a new medical mask
- Directing visitors to the appropriate department.
English Teacher
8 Months- Tutoring Business English level A2 to C1 students at their place of business
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
English Teacher
1 Year- Tutoring Business English level A2 to C1 students at their place of business
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
English Teacher
1 Year- Tutoring Business English level A2 and C1 students at their place of business
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
Developmental Service Worker
9 Years- Front line worker In a home for mental and physical deficient clients
- Duties include: counseling and care for up to five clients
- Additional Duties include: supervision of water system (certificate required and obtained: Small Water Systems Operator), supervision of safety procedures and inspection of Centre (certificate required and obtained : Health and Safety Inspector)., Supervision of sewer and water main construction jobs
- Duties include: ensuring that all materials and implication of these materials are specific to the engineering plans and specifications, recording materials used and drafting as-built plans, recording day to day activity on the job site.
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs
Shop Supervisor, Front Desk Manager
22 Years- Managing and working front desk during afternoon and night shifts
- Duties included: supervising up to 36 live-in clients, developing and implementing forms relating to front desk activities, night supervision of all buildings and occupants, recording all activities relating to front desk duties.
- Duties: Supervising up to ten clients working on silk screen projects
- Developing a client base for silk screen projects, managing sales for products from these projects
- Supervisor duties also included minor counseling, teaching computer and WHIS classes
- Additional Duties include: supervision of water system (certificate required and obtained: Small Water Systems Operator), supervision of safety procedures and inspection of Centre (certificate required and obtained: Health and Safety Inspector)
- Trained as an Addiction Counselor
- Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies
- Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs
Purchasing Agent
3 Years- Purchasing of all materials relating to fire prevention sprinkler systems for Edmonton and Calgary offices.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Determined the lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders
Engineering Construction Supervisor
8 Years- Managing and working the front desk during afternoon and night shifts
- Duties include: supervising up to 36 live in clients, developing and implementing forms relating to front desk activities, night supervision of all buildings and occupants, recording all activities relating to front desk duties.
- Shop supervisor duties: Supervision of up to ten clients working on silk screen projects, developing a client base for these projects and managing sales.
- Supervisor duties also include minor counseling, teaching computer and WHIS classes.
- Additional duties include: supervision of small water systems (certificate obtained - Small Water Systems Operator). supervision of safety procedures and inspection of the Centre for health and safety issues (certificate obtained - Health and Safety Inspector).
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Education
Obtained TEFL and CTBE certificates
Completed basic courses toward DSW Certificate
Completed basic courses in Addiction Counselling
Completed basic courses toward Professional Purchaser Certificate
12 diploma
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Verbal and Written Communication
Professional and Courteous
Flexible Schedule
Ease with Computers and Technology
Continuous Improvement
Confidentiality and Data Protection
Timeline
Pandemic Support Assistant
Collingwood General & Marine Hospital
09.2020 - CurrentRead More
English Teacher
Raisbeck PES
10.2017 - 06.2018Read More
English Teacher
Bogota Business English
02.2016 - 02.2017Read More
English Teacher
Ingles
01.2015 - 01.2016Read More
Developmental Service Worker
Christian Horizons Orillia
01.2006 - 01.2015Read More
Shop Supervisor, Front Desk Manager
Salvation Army Hope Acres Addiction Centre
01.1993 - 01.2015Read More
Purchasing Agent
Vipond Sprinkler Systems
01.1980 - 01.1983Read More
Engineering Construction Supervisor
Ainley & Assoc
01.1972 - 01.1980Read More
Collingwood Collegiate Institute
12 diploma
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Grant MacEwan University
Completed basic courses toward Professional Purchaser Certificate
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McMaster University
Completed basic courses in Addiction Counselling
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Sir Sanford Fleming College
Completed basic courses toward DSW Certificate
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ITTT International
Obtained TEFL and CTBE certificates
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