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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Interests
Work Availability
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Samantha  Taylor

Samantha Taylor

Powell River

Summary

My journey into healthcare began as a home support caregiver for an autistic man in his late 20s. This role demanded patience, empathy, and adaptability, while deepening my understanding of the unique challenges and strengths of neurodiverse individuals.. The bond we shared brought purpose and fulfillment, inspiring me to pursue formal education as a Health Care Assistant. This experience instilled a passion for caregiving, a commitment to improving lives, and a drive to make a meaningful impact through professional care to provide within the Canada Health Care Act.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner Esthetician

Blue Ocean Spa
01.2023 - 03.2025

Provided spa services including manicures, pedicures, gel nails, eyelash extensions, hot stone massage, and body waxing to support clients' beauty and wellness goals.

Educated clients on lash, skin, and nail health.

Coordinated office activities to ensure efficiency and compliance with Beauty Council policies.

Exercised discretion in handling confidential matters and requests

Managed inventory and placed supply orders.

Maintained organized office operations and adhered to health and safety protocols through proper tool sterilization.



24 Hour Home Care Provider

Powell River Educational Service Society
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and performing routine housekeeping tasks as needed.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Office Worker

Peter Kiewit Sons
01.2011 - 02.2012
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Increased office efficiency by organizing and maintaining a well-structured filing system.
  • Assisted in the preparation and distribution of reports, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes.
  • Handled incoming correspondence professionally and efficiently, directing messages to appropriate parties as necessary.
  • Maintained digital and physical files for safety projects, Ministry of Transportation records.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Ordered and restocked office supplies to keep staff efficient and on-task.
  • Open and closed the office Monday to Friday and some weekends.

Traffic Control Lead Hand

Peter Kiewit Sons
12.2007 - 12.2010

Lead hand traffic control person
Lane control set up and take down
Supervising 54km of job site
Maintaining safety and following company policy
Maintaining traffic control vehicles and maintenance daily checklists
Lead hand of the paving crew and supervisor of flaggers on the
roadways
Following safety and security for all workers
Coordinated two-way traffic on single lane roads by placing markers
Removed cones, signs, and barricades upon completion of work
Placed warning and detour signs to alert drivers of alternate routes and dangerous driving areas for Ministry of Transportation
Informed construction crews about traffic and safety concerns and made appropriate adjustments
Assisted drivers with directions and routes and recorded license plates of negligent drivers
Adhered to safety and security guidelines when using company
equipment and materials
Discussed traffic routing plans, locations, and control points with
supervisors
Collaborated with other flaggers by using hand-held radios to
disseminate traffic and safety information
Monitored traffic flow to ensure student safety while crossing
Warned drivers and pedestrians of hazards using signs, flags,
and hand signals
Discussed traffic routing plans and control point locations with
superiors
Collaborated with team members to verify proper coverage at assigned intersections
Wore protective and reflective gear regularly
Guided traffic at street and railroad crossings, school zones, and
construction sites
Drafted reports detailing daily traffic, infractions, and data minutes for supervisor and Superintendent daily meetings.

  • Mitigated risks associated with road closures by coordinating with law enforcement agencies for timely notifications to the public.

Real Estate Office Assistant

McDonald Reality
04.2005 - 10.2006

Assisting clients with real-estate needs, open house showings, and also events
All office management duties
Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed
correspondence, answered telephone calls, and tracked documentation
Maintained business records by updating customer information

Personal assistant for Candice Dyer

Education

Health Care Assistant

Vancouver Island University
Powell River
08-2025

Skills

  • Client Engagement
  • Small Business Management
  • Collaborative Relationship Development
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Medical Asepsis
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Patient-focused care
  • Patient care
  • Time management
  • PPE
  • Medical Asepsis

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification


  • Health Care Assistant - 6 Months Vancouver Island University
  • Food Safe Level 1
  • First Aid Level 1
  • WHIMIS
  • Bella Elite Beauty Esthetician

Interests


  • Gym Workouts
  • Home Renovations
  • Music
  • Snowboarding
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
  • Volunteering for community sport shows Loggers Day Sports Squamish
  • Kayaking
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Volunteer Work
  • Traveling
  • Swimming
  • Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in yoga training

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

24 Hour Home Care Provider

Powell River Educational Service Society
06.2024 - 01.2025

Owner Esthetician

Blue Ocean Spa
01.2023 - 03.2025

Office Worker

Peter Kiewit Sons
01.2011 - 02.2012

Traffic Control Lead Hand

Peter Kiewit Sons
12.2007 - 12.2010

Real Estate Office Assistant

McDonald Reality
04.2005 - 10.2006

Health Care Assistant

Vancouver Island University
Samantha Taylor