Sheila Bikadi
Mount Currie
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Management and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cultural & Traditional Resource Worker
Lil'wat Health & Healing
01.2019 - Current
- Engaged in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge relevant to role.
- Maintains confidentiality on all matters related to the affairs of the Lil'wat Nation
- Builds upon the skills and knowledge of traditional indigenous ways of life both within Lil'wat Health and Healing and the Lil'wat Community
- Acts as a cultural resource and support to staff and community
- Delivers education on traditional medicines, e.g. teachings, care for and use, storage, medicine, growing/picking herbs.
- Collaborates with other LHH and Lil'wat programs to offer community education and outreach events such as health fairs, celebrations and workshops.
- Provides leadership in LHH seasonal activity planning
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Lil'wat Health & Healing
06.2011 - Current
- Attended 85 births to date, including two twin births and also two births in one day twice.
- Facilitated Doula Services workshop at Prenatal Classes
- Developed personalized birth plans in collaboration with families to align expectations and preferences.
- Reduced stress levels of expectant families by providing continuous emotional support and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed client needs during labor with effective pain relief techniques such as massage, breathing exercises, and positioning adjustments.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Enhanced client satisfaction rates through personalized follow-up visits focusing on individual needs assessment.
- Provided transportation for pregnant clients to hospital for birth.
- Provided postpartum care, assisting with infant feeding.
Maternal and Child Health Manager
Lil'wat Health & Healing
10.2008 - 01.2019
- Led health program development to improve community wellness and access to services.
- Mentored staff on best practices in patient care, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
- Analyzed health data trends to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation for programs.
Education
Practical Herbalist Diploma - Herbalism
Wild Rose College
Alberta (online)09-2025
Ethnobotony
Tszil
Mount Currie, BC09-2004
Herbology I And II
Pilot Program
Mount Currie10-2001
Computer OTEC 146
Tszil
Mount Currie, BC09-1999
Linguistics
Tszil
Mount Currie, BC04-1995
Skills
- Class 5 drivers license
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft office
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Strategic planning
- Supply management
- Resource management
- Work planning and scheduling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Ucwalmicwts
Professional Working
Certification
Aboriginal Birth Doula
Postpartum Doula
First Aid-Basic
Timeline
Cultural & Traditional Resource Worker
Lil'wat Health & Healing
01.2019 - Current
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Lil'wat Health & Healing
06.2011 - Current
Maternal and Child Health Manager
Lil'wat Health & Healing
10.2008 - 01.2019
Practical Herbalist Diploma - Herbalism
Wild Rose College
Ethnobotony
Tszil
Herbology I And II
Pilot Program
Computer OTEC 146
Tszil
Linguistics
Tszil