Meet Angela Sereda, Manager of Mobile Integrated Health for Medavie Health Services West and Moose Jaw’s Citizen of the Year for 2021!

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She is sharing her story here as part of our month-long International Women’s Day tribute to those who inspire us at Medavie.

Angela is among those who bring our values of being caring, accountable, responsive, innovative and community-minded to life and deliver on our mission to improve the wellbeing of Canadians. We are proud to have her on our team!

Describe your role at Medavie?

I am the Manager of Mobile Integrated Health for Medavie Health Services West which includes Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Alberta Services. In addition, I am also a licensed Advanced Care Paramedic and Community Paramedic.

What is the most gratifying part of your role?

Listening to others’ stories and being able to make a positive impact in the lives of the patients/clients that I serve.

As a manager, influencing change to make the system and profession better for the paramedics and the patients/clients we serve.

As a woman, what are your proudest professional and personal achievements?

One of the many proud moments I have had in my life personally has been being one of the co-founders and facilitators of the Tru-Unity Girls Leadership Group, which helps mentor and provide leadership and guidance to young women within our community. This is done by motivating young girls to challenge career stereotypes and inspire these young ladies to believe in themselves and pursue careers of their passion and not of societal expectations.

One of the many proud moments I have had in my life professionally was being awarded the PRISM Award for Role Model through the Business Women of Moose Jaw when I was Owner/Deputy Chief of Moose Jaw and District EMS.

Who are the role models that inspired your achievements?

I have had many strong women influence me throughout my journey, but my mother has been my biggest role model for as long as I can remember. She worked hard for all of her successes throughout her life. She went to Beauty School and became a hairdresser at the age of 16 and eventually owned her own business for many decades. She has shown and inspired me that women can be successful when you follow your passion. She still proves this today as she continues to work, even at 74 years of age, not because she has to but because it is her passion.

What qualities does it take to succeed?

  • Consistency, as success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally; success comes from what you do consistently
  • Showing up and being ‘present’ each and every day, even when you do not want to
  • Being able to impact and empower others to be better
  • Leading by example and setting the standard through your words and your actions
  • Being resilient, accepting your failures and using them to move you forward

"Embrace diversity, embrace change and embrace your failures, as these are the experiences that will make you grow stronger and gain more confidence throughout your life and your career."

What career advice would you give to younger women?

Embrace diversity, embrace change and embrace your failures, as these are the experiences that will make you grow stronger and gain more confidence throughout your life and your career.

At Medavie, our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians. How do you improve your wellbeing?

My wellbeing comes from having a positive attitude and surrounding myself with individuals who make me want to be a better person each and every day.

What’s one piece of advice you would give to improve wellbeing under the four pillars of wellbeing?

  • Physical: Just keep moving, no matter how that looks
  • Mental: Be kind to yourself and be ‘present’ each and every day
  • Social: Choose your circle wisely; surround yourself with those who support and lift you up
  • Financial: Prepare for the future but don’t let that discourage you from taking risks when opportunities present themselves

How do you achieve a work-life balance?

I have always had the motto “work hard, play hard” but I always listen to my mind and my body when that balance needs to be recentered.

How has the pandemic impacted this?

As a frontline health care worker and manager during the pandemic, I needed to ensure that my self-care became more of a priority in order for me to continue to care for others and help lead a team through a pandemic.

The global theme of IWD 2022 is “Break the Bias.” Have you encountered bias in your career?

When I started in EMS, back in the early ‘90s, there were not many women in the industry and many didn’t think there was a place for women due to the mental and physical components that came with the job. Almost 30 years later, I am still a paramedic and proud to see the profession with more equality today.

What are the most important steps we can take, individually and collectively, to make a positive difference for women?

Individually: Be a role model and inspire others around you, which in turn will motivate others to be better.

Collectively: Support and encourage one another, if we do, great things can happen

Tell us one fun fact about you?

I have a 1986 Cabriolet Convertible. which is the same as in the movie “Can’t Buy Me Love” 😊


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