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Vanshika Kothari

Toronto

Summary

Dynamic Programs and Service Analyst at Quest Community Health Centre with expertise in project management and data analysis. Successfully secured regional funding for impactful community events, enhancing support for diverse populations. Proven ability to advocate for health policy while collaborating effectively with stakeholders and utilizing SAS and SPSS for data-driven decision-making.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Programs and Service Analyst

Quest Community Health Centre
08.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and brought in regional funding opportunities to the organization for events such as Hot Air Balloon Festival for Migrant Workers, Pride Prom for 2SLGBTQ population of Niagara aging 16-18 years and many more similar programs offered by the organization.
  • Thorough knowledge of Canadian healthcare system, non-profit organization, and provincial ministries.
  • Worked closely in organization clinical side such as professional practitioners, affiliated pharmacies, diagnostic imaging centres in the region.
  • Worked on organization's financial and budget model, programs and health service planning, and operational analysis

Community Support Worker

Niagara Support Services
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Implement Behavior Support plans and Applied Behavior Analytic programming resulting in reduce risk-behavior and support skill development for 8 children with complex needs per week.
  • Support children (age 6 years to 16 years) engaging in risk behavior while remaining calm, neutral, and effectively using non-violent crisis intervention strategies.
  • Medical administration, medical transcription, reordering subscriptions, monitoring, and logging behavior changes for every kid daily.

Infection and Control Intern

Radiant Care Long Term Care Home
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted IPAC team in managing the units during outbreaks by providing residents, staff and visitors with necessary instructions and measures to follow protocol.
  • Processing the more than 30 RATs (Rapid Tests) for all the staff members and visitors daily.
  • Screening, registering, and directing the staff members, visitors, and essential caregivers.
  • Facilitate recreation activities for the residents collaborating with recreation and dietary team of the LTC during the pandemic as they were unable to leave the care home.

Project Assistant

Brock University Students' Union
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Examined various literature & results of recent health assessments to determined target audience needs, establish campaign goals and plan effective social-marketing activities.
  • Refined skills using data analysis software: SAS, SPSS, Excel. Created tailored and appealing digital content for YouTube and Instagram
  • Systematically monitored implementation of campaign to ensure fidelity of all activities and make rapid adjustments as required. Supported knowledge translation by producing a final report and infographic for distribution to university administrators.

Education

Bachelor in Public Health -

Brock University
St. Catharines, None

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Research Strategy & Advocacy
  • Health Policy Advocacy
  • SAS
  • SPSS
  • PS Suites
  • Analytical thinking

Timeline

Programs and Service Analyst

Quest Community Health Centre
08.2024 - Current

Community Support Worker

Niagara Support Services
12.2023 - 08.2024

Infection and Control Intern

Radiant Care Long Term Care Home
04.2022 - 08.2023

Project Assistant

Brock University Students' Union
01.2021 - 04.2021

Bachelor in Public Health -

Brock University
Vanshika Kothari