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

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

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.
• 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