1. How long have you worked at Bethany Care Society? What is your role here and what was your previous role?
I have worked as the Lead Clinical Educator at Bethany for about a month. I used to work for Carewest as a clinical educator and Bow Valley College as an instructor for Practical Nurses and Health Care Aide programs. I have a passion for Bethany’s mission of creating caring communities and client-centered care. The vision at Bethany has helped me envision how I can make a difference and contribute my skill set to the organization.
2. Briefly describe a typical day in your shoes. What is the most interesting aspect of your job?
I lead clinical education. My day to day activities include making sure our organization is meeting accreditation standards, our client-centered care goals and building working relationships with other stakeholders within the organization. I ensure that we are providing quality education to meet our diverse staff needs and help them perform their day to day jobs according to best practices. My profession is a nurse and I have experience in acute care, long-term care and community care. I am able to utilize that knowledge and share it with my staff to support them. I’m currently also supporting the RAI assessors.
3. What is your philosophy in life?
My philosophy in life is to step into other’s needs, providing support no matter what and dedicating myself to others. I face challenges and always find a way to win those challenges.
4. Tell us some interesting facts about yourself?
I volunteer almost every day and believe in giving back to the community. I have worked as a volunteer for the UN in the UNCHR from 2000 to 2002 in the protection office department supporting refugees. I also worked as a community organizer for the Ethno-Cultural Council of Calgary and I have been a Director of the Sunalta Community Association for the past four years. You learn so much from society and I am honoured by that so I contribute by giving back my skills, talent and time to the community. I’m a very caring person and I’m passionate about the residents, understanding what it’s like being in their shoes and supporting them.
In 2014 I received an Excellence in Nursing Education Award and in 2015 I was nominated for Leadership and Practical Nurses Educator Award. I also love to do presentations on different topics including diversity! I am in my last course of Masters of Art in Education and Leadership.
5. Describe your favourite moment at Bethany.
My favourite moment was meeting everybody and having discussions with them in my first month. I met with all of the Client Services Managers and I enjoyed getting to know everyone. I came here with a strong alignment with Vision 2020 and I’m excited to see where we will go with education in the future.
Leave a Reply