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Laura Phillips

 

Address: 35 Rushmere Dr.

City: Sault Ste. Marie

State: Ontrio

Country: Canada

 
Phone: 705-949-2976
 

objective

Professional driver with 20 years experience, class BZ license. Seeking a position where customer service and professionalism is an asset. Willing to work full time hours. Punctuality and positive attitude is always top of the list. Personality and appearance would be a contributing factor to this position. Time management and troubleshooting skills would also make me a great candidate to drive bus for The City Of Sault Ste. Marie Transit.

 

Work Experience

Personal Support Worker (11/29/2004 – 12/01/2009)

Performed Primary Counsellor duties Attended in-services and Seminars Provided drivers abstracts as required Attended mandatory training, First Aid

Last Employer: Bethesda

Contact Person: Margaret Lockhart 905-684-6918 ext. 345

Responsibilities: Dealing with people diagnosed with mental health disorders with violent tendencies. Maintaining personal care, providing healthy meals, transporting to medical appointments and assisting with functions of daily life. Documentation of data required by the government of Ontario.

Accomplishments: First Aid and CPR Instructor Certificate Safe Management Certificate Non-violent Intervention certificate Health and Safety Representative 2 years

Owner/ Operator (01/03/1992 – 01/02/2004)

Delivered Water to Rural Customers Maintained log book Bookkeeping, delivery log. Money management Customer Service Maintained fleet of 4 trucks, dealt with mechanics and parts Managed full time and part time drivers.

Last Employer: Phillips Water Supply

Contact Person: Self

Responsibilities: Owner/Operator Money collection, banking Customer Service Drivers log, maintaining vehicles Bookkeeping, accounting Maintaining vehicles as required by the Ministry of Transportation Water delivery in a timely fashion paying bills on time ordering fuel

Accomplishments: built a successful family business and gained respect from our community

Personal Support Worker (06/04/2003 – 09/08/2005)

Cared for children with developmental disabilities. Cared for adults with many forms of disabilities. Worked with palliative people.

Last Employer: Para-Med Home Health Care

Contact Person: unknown

Responsibilities: Maintaining personal care, keep homes neat and tidy by light housekeeping. Entertaining and providing stimulating activities while parents of loved one takes time for themselves.

Accomplishments: Nominated for Employee of the month.

Personal Support Worker (06/03/2004 – 06/24/2005)

provided personal care, assisted with meals. Provided a healthy environment. Worked 3 shifts part-time

Last Employer: Albright Manor

Contact Person: Unknown

Responsibilities: worked 3 shifts provided personal care, assisted with meals, made sure residents were involved in activities and events provided by the nursing home. Provided accurate documentation per resident.

Accomplishments: attended company's in-services regularly

School Bus Driver (06/24/1990 – 03/19/2003)

Transported school children grades Junior Kindergarten - Grade 13, safely and in a timely fashion to and from home to school, met connecting and transfer buses.

Last Employer: Babcock Bus Lines/ Laidlaw

Contact Person: unknown

Responsibilities: maintained fluids in vehicles, daily safety check. Maintained fueling station, dipped tanks, ordered fuel when low. documentation on all buses and fuel quantities

Accomplishments: Became lead driver at main school. Main driver for chartered buses to Toronto, Ottawa, London and all school trips.

Education

Establishment: Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology

Degree: Certified Health Care Aide

Education Period: 01/03/1987 - 09/25/1987

Speciality: Certificate

Details: Approximately 9 months of Theory and clinical experience. Specialized in Geriatric care and palliative care

Additional Information

Obtained experience in many different fields, from Healthcare to being a professional driver. Managing and owning my own business.

Conferences or Courses:

Certifications or Licensures: BZ Drivers License Safe Management Whimis Non-violent crisis intervention First Aid and CPR Instructor 2003 to present Dual Diagnosis

Interests

I enjoy reading, outdoor activities like fishing, camping, canoeing. I was involved in the United Church Woman's Association, we provided meals for shut-ins and community functions. I enjoy walking with a friend or alone.