Allanna Yates

Allanna Yates

Community Support Worker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Administrative Assistant, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation

  • Education

    • Richmond Hill Learning Centre

      2001 - 2002
      Personal Support Worker

      Activities and Societies: Completed in-class training and a comprehensive field placement at the Newmarket Health Center at night school during my senior years of high school in order to increase my employment opportunities while in post secondary schooling Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate

    • Seneca College

      2004 - 2006
      Social Service Worker SSW Graduated with Honours

      Activities and Societies: Completed two comprehensive field placements at the Learning Centre for Georgina and CHATS (Community Home Assistance to Seniors), as well as being chosen to join a group of other students overseas in Jamaica to provide volunteer support and community work Social Service Worker Diploma with Honours

    • Seneca College

      -
      Business Studies Certificate

      Completed with honours

  • Experience

    • CHATS - Community & Home Assistance to Seniors

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2005
      Community Support Worker

      Provided community and home support to individuals at risk living in York Region. Gained experience working with individuals with a variety of health challenges including Alzheimer's disease, late stage cancer and Parkinson's disease, as well as palliate and end of life care. Provided support and training for routines and medial equipment to other team members as a preceptor.

    • Sunrise Senior Living

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Lead Care Manager/Medication Technician

      Independently supervised and manager the secured floor (residents suffering from advanced stages of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia), as well as providing on-call support to the remainder of the facility. Provided care and support to the residents, including monitoring medications, developing care plans and filling last minute scheduling shortages.

    • SRT Med Staff

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Coordinator

      Scheduled nurses and personal support workers for coverage in LTC facilities, hospitals and in the community across the GTA. Managed a 12-line phone system independently during the overnight shift as well as providing administrative support.

    • Premier Homecare Services Toronto East

      Feb 2007 - Aug 2008
      Care Coordinator

      Coordinated and supervised a staff of over one hundred Personal Support Workers and Caregivers making home and community visits in and around the Greater Toronto Area. Traveled throughout the region to meet with families and potential clients to assess care needs, as well as to provide first time introduction of caregivers, particularly for to long shift or live-in care. Monitored ongoing staff requirements, recruited additional caregivers to meet changing needs and provided orientation for new employees. Show less

    • Alzheimer Society of York Region

      Sept 2008 - Jan 2022
      Finance and Data Coordinator

      Oversite of the organization’s main databases (donor, client, payroll and accounting). Responsible for the collection and reporting of financial and statistical data to the LHIN, CRA and other stakeholders. Executed and monitored month end closing, including journal entries, bank reconciliations and board reporting. Assisted with budget development and maintenance, including extensive payroll analysis, as well as largescale involvement with year-end audits and accreditation processes. Execution of tax remittance payments and annual reconciliations, including representing the organization as the CRA Primary Officer. Processed biweekly payroll, maintained banks and benefit contributions for the RRSP and Group Benefit programs, created and distribute T4s and ROEs. Monitored the organizations technology resources, including purchasing, equipment setup, inventory tracking and end-user training, promoting safe IT usage and ensuring the safe destruction of equipment. Supported staff as the Office 365 Administrator and technology contact. Ensured the proper filing and storage of records to ensure legislative adherence and ease of auditing. Show less

    • Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation

      Jan 2022 - now
      Senior Administrative Assistant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Smart Serve

      Smart Serve Ontario
      Jan 2017
    • Basic Bookkeeping Level 1, with Honours

      Academy of Learning College
      Oct 2010
    • Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)

      Canadian Academy of Senior Advisors
      May 2009
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Allanna Yates
      Family Choice Award Alzheimer Society of York Region Jun 2002 Received the Family Choice Award while working with CHATS from the Alzheimer’s Society of York Region for excellence in care giving for my work with clients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and their families
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Development Volunteer

      Issued by Seneca College on Jan 2006
      Seneca CollegeAssociated with Allanna Yates
    • Office Volunteer

      Issued by Learning Centre for Georgina on Jan 2005
      Learning Centre for GeorginaAssociated with Allanna Yates
    • Office and Supportive Housing Volunteer

      Issued by CHATS - Community & Home Assistance to Seniors on Jan 2005
      CHATS - Community & Home Assistance to SeniorsAssociated with Allanna Yates