Sara Giroux
699 Downland Ave, Sudbury,ON
Summary
Skilled worker offering 7 years of experience in disability management, workers compensation and return to work plans. Looking to develop career in Human Resources Management and work towards the CHRP designation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Consultant
Canada Life
2019.09 - Current
- Assisted clients in overcoming barriers to employment and successfully return to work.
- Conducted thorough assessments of functional capacities, enabling targeted intervention strategies for each individual's needs.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
- Proactively management 40 claims and develop excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Assisted and promoted return to work in various industries, such as health care, emergency services, construction and public sectors. Including union and non-union environments.
Ability Management Consultant
Acclaim Ability Management
2016.06 - 2019.08
- Managed up to 100 workers compensation claims at once for timely resolution, ensuring appropriate medical treatment and minimizing lost time.
- Maintained accurate records of all workers compensation claims, ensuring timely reporting to worker compensation boards.
- Reduced company costs associated with workers compensation claims by proactively identifying workplace accommodations and communicating objections to workers' compensation board.
- Collaborated with other adjusters to share best practices and improve overall team performance in handling workers compensation claims.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying current on workers compensation regulations and guidelines, applying them accurately to all cases.
- Served as subject matter expert on workers compensation matters for various employers (health care, policing, construction and industrial), providing guidance on best practices and emerging trends.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Greater Sudbury, ON06.2016
Graduate Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Greater Sudbury, ON04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Biology
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON04.2013
Skills
- - Case Management
- - Progress Monitoring
- - Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- - Job Analysis
- - Transferable skills analysis
- - Return to Work Coordination/ Accommodation
- - Disability Knowledge
- - Problem-Solving
- - Time Management
- - Multitasking
- Effective Communication
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Rehabilitation Consultant
Canada Life
2019.09 - Current
Ability Management Consultant
Acclaim Ability Management
2016.06 - 2019.08
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Graduate Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Biology
Laurentian University
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