Barb Bird Email & Phone Number

5826 South Street, Halifax Ns

EVENING COORDINATOR, THE LODGE THAT GIVES Nov. 2014 - Jun. 2015Canadian Cancer Society, Halifax NS• Supported cancer patients and their families while staying at the Lodge during their treatments• Compassionately offered one on one emotional support to patients and families • Registered and provided an orientation package to new patients at The Lodge• Coordinated registration of accommodations using a hotel database for patients and their families• Recruited and organized volunteers who provided recreational activities involving music, arts & crafts, yoga, reiki, massage therapy and service dog programs such as St. John Ambulance• Processed payments, donations and petty cash from patients and families as well as other staff

Edmonton, Alberta

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR Feb. 2010 - Nov. 2014Canadian Cancer Society, Edmonton AB• Implemented and evaluated several programs and services, Cancer Connections, Support Groups (both internal and community-based models), Financial Assistance Program and Patient Care Kits• Supported patients and families to access Canadian Cancer Society’s Support and Information services, including provisions for immediate emotional support• Facilitated Support Groups for patients with all types of cancer providing emotional and educational support• Committed Trainor for facilitators for Support Groups• Networked, organized and provided presentations of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Programs and Services to Health Care Professionals and other community groups• Managed the Financial Assistance Program which offered financial support. The Financial Assistance Program is one of the support services offered by the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta and North West Territories Division. The program gives support to people in financial need for transportation and accommodation when travelling to and from treatment and appointments at cancer treatment facilities in Alberta.

Edmonton, Alberta

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2010Canadian Cancer Society, Edmonton AB• Greeted and directed visitors and calls at reception• Distributed incoming mail/faxes, processed outgoing mail and arranged for couriers• Managed Boardroom Booking Calendar• Assisted with general clerical tasks

Halifax, Ns

SUPPORTIVE CARE COORDINATOR 2003 - 2010Canadian Cancer Society, Halifax NS• Implemented and evaluated the following program areas: Cancer Connections, Reach to Recovery, Support Groups, Volunteer Clinic Program, Patient and Family Conference, Rehabilitation and Dressing Program and the Breast Prosthesis program• Facilitated and trained volunteers for support groups • Managed referrals and matched cancer patients with appropriate peer support volunteers • Supervised and coordinated a group of 60 volunteers for a one week summer camp for 125 children living with cancer

Ns/Nb/Ab/Bc

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 1977 - 1983Elementary Schools – NS/NB/AB/BC• Taught all grade levels in elementary• Taught specialty areas such as music and auditory impaired students

Bachelor’S Degree, Education/Teaching Of Individuals In Elementary School, Primary - Grade 6

Substitute taught in elementary schools in NS/NB/AB/BC Substitute taught at the Alberta School for Hearing Impaired children Substitute.

Master’S Degree, Education - Counselling