Experience

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  Thomas & buttazzoni, barristers and solicitors

  Oct 1990 - May 1991

  Litigation secretary
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  Sudbury taxation center

  May 1991 - Nov 1991

  Clerk/typist
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  T1 regular reassessment assessor, taxpayer services

  Jan 1992 - Sept 1992

  Clerk
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  St. joseph’s health center

  Jun 1994 - Dec 1997

  Ward clerk
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  Finlandia hoivakoti nursing home

  Dec 1997 - Sept 2003

  Administrative assistant

  Provided administrative support to the Administrator and the Director of Care and other departments within the facility. Responsibilities included financial management of resident trust accounts and petty cash and the facility operating petty cash, payroll preparation, coding and disbursements as required, accounts payable/receivable and coding to all departments according to Ministry guidelines.Scheduled of all nursing staff for the facility on an eight week rotation systemResponsible for the continued development and updating of all facility manuals. Preparation and filing of WSIB reports. Analyzed monthly Accident Cost Statements and NEER statements. Show less

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  St. joseph’s villa

  Sept 2003 - Oct 2004

  Administrative assistant

  Provided administrative support for the Administrator, Site Manager and Senior ManagementAnalyzed situations accurately, identified alternatives and implemented courses of action.Consulted and worked with the Administrator and/or designate regarding action steps and/or solving resident concerns, media requests, media releases, receptions, and all other nursing home events.

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  St. joseph's villa/st. joseph's continuing care centre

  Nov 2004 - Jun 2010

  Environmental services manager

  Implement departmental best practice, risk management, CQI systems to ensure that all environmental service delivery meets the standards of Accreditation Canada and the industry with a focus on Resident/Family Service, Resident/Family Satisfaction, and Resident/Family/Staff/ Volunteer Safety Provide leadership and education in establishing and achieving the goals and objectives of the VillaDevelopment and implementation of orientation and on-going training programs regarding emergency systems (Codes) and Joint Occupational Health and Safety for all employees. Certificate Joint Occupational Health & Safety Member and Co-Chair of committeeWork with local and regional partners to ensure adequate services are implemented and provided to meet all safety and security needs of residents within the facilitySet goals and objectives, administer budgets, conduct safe audits Show less

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  St. joseph’s health centre

  Jul 2010 - now

  Policy advisor/freedom of information coordinator/french language service coordinator

  Major Responsibilities: Provide policy research, analysis, and support in the conceptualization, development and evaluation of health policies, program design, regulations and/or legislation for a range of health care issues. Conduct research and analysis to support the vision for long term targeted outcomes and scope for change, and validating developed alternatives.Conduct the research, monitoring, analysis and assessment of a broad range of health and health system issues, trends and directions which affect the development of policies and programs that facilitate the delivery of services. Prepare policy analysis and develop policy recommendations. Maintain contact with partners; consult with appropriate leads in support of facility-wide development, policy development, program design, standards, regulations and legislation.Participate in working groups and committees as part of a coordinated approach to policy analysis and development. Complete assigned project tasks, delegate activities as required, monitor project progress and ensure deadlines are met.Prepare briefing notes, letters, presentations and funding proposals for senior management and operational leadership team.Work with facility Administrators in the development and annual submission of French Language Services Reports as per H-SAA and L-SAA agreements with Ontario Health North.Respond to Freedom of Information Requests on behalf of each organizations following FIPPA legislation.Duties:Researching corporate impact of new legislation.Working with a team in policy and program development.Conducting research and providing analyses.Facilitating corporate strategy and ministry compliance.Creating policies and funding proposals Show less

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  St. joseph's health centre

  Mar 2013 - now

  Policy analyst

  Purpose of Position: To lead, conduct and participate in day to day operational activities including research and analysis in support of health strategy, policy, standards, regulation and legislation development, addressing a range of health system issues in accordance with stewardship principles. Direct report to CEO office.Duties/Responsibilities: 1. Provide policy research, analysis, and support in the conceptualization, development and evaluation of health policies, program design, regulations and/or legislation for a range of health care issues. 2. Conduct research, monitor, analyze and assess a broad range of health and health system issues, trends and directions which affect the development of policies and programs that facilitate the delivery of any of our services. Develop and prepare needs assessments and policies with recommendations. Preparation of briefing notes related to health issues/initiatives, new legislation and its regulations.3. Maintain contact with partners; consults with appropriate leads in support of facility-wide development, policy development, program design, standards, regulations and legislation change.4. Participate in working groups and committees as part of a coordinated approach to lean initiatives, program development or action planning. Complete assigned project tasks, submissions and continued monitoring of project progress ensuring deadlines are met.5. Prepare briefing notes, letters, presentations and funding proposals for senior management. Work with Senior Management on capital projects. (ie. new programming, new builds, proposals to MoHLTC for new and redevelopment projects).6. Prepare briefing notes re: by-law updates, governance, legislation, etc. for Board of Directors. Lead strategic planning sessions with the Board and Senior Management team.8. Support CEO with lobbying for funds and meeting the needs of the most vulnerable within our community. Show less