Samir Sannoufi
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Undergraduate Health Sciences student at University of Ottawa with hands-on experience in healthcare support and clinical documentation. Roles include Diabetes Care Technician and Medical Scribe, enhancing patient-centered care. Currently serving as Research Collaborator at The Ottawa Hospital, focusing on blood biomarkers and AI applications for mood disorders. Co-founder of The Pod Project, dedicated to sustainable solutions for homelessness, with over 100 volunteer hours contributing to strong leadership and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant (Volunteer)
The Shepherds of Good Hope
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2025 - Current
- Facilitate food preparation and service to support community members with dignity and compassion
- Assisting with kitchen cleanup
Research Collaborator
The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario
04.2025 - Current
- Contributed to two psychiatric research projects at The Ottawa Hospital under Dr. Aroldo A. Dargél's supervision.
- Investigated blood-based biomarkers and machine learning for distinguishing unipolar depression from bipolar disorder.
- Advanced precision diagnostics in mental health through innovative research methodologies.
- Applied artificial intelligence to predict rehospitalization in mood disorders, enhancing early intervention strategies.
Diabetes Care Technician
Saint Elizabeth Healthcare
Ottawa, ON
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered daily diabetes management support for preschool-aged children through glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and families to create individualized care plans.
- Trained in emergency protocols, ensuring prompt response to health risks.
- Consistently identified and mitigated risks to maintain student safety.
Assistant (Volunteer)
The Canadian Cancer Society
Ottawa, Ontario
02.2025 - Current
- Oversaw distribution of event T-shirts and managed volunteers for seamless event execution.
- Organized and coordinated T-shirt pick-up and distribution logistics.
- Maintained regular communication with team members to ensure task completion before events.
- Trained and supervised Merchandise and Tent volunteers for optimal performance.
Co Founder
The Pod Project
07.2022 - Current
- Conceptualized and designed mobile shelters using modified shipping containers to tackle homeless shelter overcapacity in Ottawa.
- Pitched innovative solutions to Parliament members and leaders of NGOs.
- Led fundraising initiatives and secured government grant applications.
- Managed social media accounts to enhance project visibility and engagement.
- Developed engaging web design to promote awareness of ThePodProject.Ca.
Medical Scribe
Queensway Carleton Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Shadowed various physicians exclusively during Emergency Department visits
- Documented patient history, physical examination, family, social, and past medical histories as well as procedures, lab results, and physician orders
- Assisted in discharging patients and filing/providing prescriptions as provided by the physician
Fundraiser
Queensway Carleton Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in fundraising efforts for the Queensway Carleton Foundation
- Presented auction items to interested individuals and explained their purpose and the cause they supported
Marketing Assistant/Accounts Receivable
La Vie Executive Health Centre
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitor and collect outstanding invoices from corporations and insurance companies associated with La Vie
- Input new patients into the system and manage their bookings
- Collect service payments from patients
- Distribute payroll
Assistant
Almonte General Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported physiotherapy staff by setting up stations and sanitizing them after each patient session
- Assisted in transporting elderly patients within the hospital using assistive devices
- Participated in activities to engage and stimulate elderly patients
- Organized and maintained patient files and charts
Scholarship Coordinator
Kanata Montessori High School
09.2022 - 06.2022
- Established my high school's first scholarship, the 'Legacy of Excellence Award,' starting at $500 with potential increases from alumni and staff donations
- Proposed the initiative to the board of directors and launched 'The Ridge Capital Investment Fund,' where investment profits funded the scholarship
Biology Tutor
Kanata Montessori High School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Tutored Grade 10-11 biology students at my high school
- Simplified challenging concepts, provided additional insights, and resolved any confusion
Scholarship Coordinator
Kanata Montessori High School
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Contributed over 40 volunteer hours to school events, including:
- School DJ for dances
- Movember and Relay for Life fundraising
- Gala server and seasonal race coordinator
- Soccer team coach and captain
- Grade 12 Representative: organized STEAM days with games and activities
- Planned and managed a school-wide soccer tournament/camp for a full day
Summer Camp Counselor
University of Ottawa
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Organized and led small group activities for children aged 2-4
- Directed and supervised campers during activities, promoting program goals and initiatives
- Addressed behavioral issues or conflicts between campers and reported them to the appropriate authority
Education
Honours Bachelors of Health Science -
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada09.2025
A.I in Healthcare Diploma -
Harvard Medical School
Virtual09.2025
High Performance Leadership Diploma -
IMD School of Business
Lausanne, Switzerland01.2024
High School Diploma -
Kanata Montessor High School
Ottawa, ON06.2022
Skills
- Clinical and experimental research
- Data analysis and artificial intelligence
- Research ethics compliance
- Patient care and diabetes management
- Emergency response protocols
- Medical documentation and terminology
- Team leadership and project management
- Healthcare consulting strategies
- Organizational and communication skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Played competitive soccer for 4 years and continue to follow and play during the summer
- Played electric guitar for 10 years, currently playing the acoustic guitar
- Participated as an active delegate and engaged in important discourse in a Model United Nations held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, United States
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Certification
- Healthcare & Emergency Response: CPR/AED Level C, Adult/Child/Infant CPR & First Aid & AED, Wound Care, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Violence Prevention (Levels 1 & 2).
- Workplace Safety & Compliance: WHMIS, Worker Health and Safety Awareness, Workplace Hazardous Materials, AODA & Integrated Accessibility Standards, Violence in the Workplace.
- Research & Ethics: Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2: CORE 2022), Research Ethics, Privacy & Confidentiality, Informed Consent, CMPA modules (Situational Awareness, Privacy, Informed Consent).
- Public Health & Infection Control: Chain of Transmission & Risk Assessment, Healthcare Provider Controls, Privacy and Security Training for Provincial EHR.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant (Volunteer)
The Shepherds of Good Hope
05.2025 - Current
Research Collaborator
The Ottawa Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Diabetes Care Technician
Saint Elizabeth Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
Assistant (Volunteer)
The Canadian Cancer Society
02.2025 - Current
Medical Scribe
Queensway Carleton Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
Fundraiser
Queensway Carleton Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
Scholarship Coordinator
Kanata Montessori High School
09.2022 - 06.2022
Co Founder
The Pod Project
07.2022 - Current
Assistant
Almonte General Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2022
Marketing Assistant/Accounts Receivable
La Vie Executive Health Centre
05.2022 - 09.2022
Biology Tutor
Kanata Montessori High School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Summer Camp Counselor
University of Ottawa
07.2021 - 08.2021
Scholarship Coordinator
Kanata Montessori High School
09.2018 - 06.2022
Honours Bachelors of Health Science -
University of Ottawa
A.I in Healthcare Diploma -
Harvard Medical School
High Performance Leadership Diploma -
IMD School of Business
High School Diploma -
Kanata Montessor High School
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