Samantha Barrowcliff
3621 Argyle Street, Port Alberni,BC
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to support a dynamic team and organizational goals - fast, appropriate access to services, continuity of client care, accountability and innovation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Social Worker
Island Health
Port Alberni, BC
05.2017 - Current
- Collaborate with clients, healthcare providers and other professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans involving various disciplines and community resources.
- Facilitate client access to community resources such as housing, medical care, and education programs to ensure continuity of care.
- Engage in community partnership committees to identify and resolve service gaps through strategic implementation.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to identify clinical areas of improvement, and work collaboratively towards solutions.
- Process improvement to increase client satisfaction and efficiency.
- Provide education to clients and colleagues with regards to Advance Care Planning, Health and Wellness programs, Island Health Policies and Legislation.
Medical Office Assistant
Island Health
Port Alberni , BC
02.2008 - 05.2017
- Developed relationships with local Physicians in promotion of the Integrated Health Network Program.
- Identified upstream health education opportunities and created programs to address these needs.
- Created spreadsheets and tracked statistics for report to the Ministry of Health.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities and stakeholders.
Resource Supervisor
Calgary HandiBus
Calgary , AB
01.2000 - 02.2008
- Assessed current resource availability to determine if additional resources were needed; reporting on resource availability, capacity planning, scheduling and other measurables.
- Collaborated with other departments to create training plans that would improve the efficiency of resources.
- Provided direct supervision to fleet of 150 vehicle operators.
- Established key performance indicators related to managing resources effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Alberta
Victoria, BC05-2017
Associate of Arts - Psychology
North Island College
Port Alberni06-2015
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Self aware
- Innovative thinker
- Efficient and effective
- Self-Motivated
- Solutions focused
- Trauma informed, and Anti-oppressive lens
Affiliations
- Alberni Valley Minor Hockey Association, (Registrar 2017-20; VP 2020-21; President 2021-President)
- Recipient of Fred Heaslip BC Hockey Award
- Partnership, Business Owner - The Donut Shop, 2008-2019
Certification
- Registered Social Worker, BC College of Social Workers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Social Worker
Island Health
05.2017 - Current
Medical Office Assistant
Island Health
02.2008 - 05.2017
Resource Supervisor
Calgary HandiBus
01.2000 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Alberta
Associate of Arts - Psychology
North Island College
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