Thea originally began her career with Interior Health six years ago as a Clerk/Receptionist in Williams Lake at Deni House, long-term care. Looking for a change in pace, she worked casual in Home and Public Health before becoming a Prevention Services Assistant in Public Health.
One of Thea’s proudest career moments has been her time assisting the Williams Lake Thompson Rivers University COVID-19 Mass Vaccine Clinics. She collaborated with nurses, admin, security teams and Red Cross volunteers to keep the clinics running smoothly. Her co-workers inspire her daily through their positivity and willingness to help.
“Becoming the keeper of the vaccine has been a challenging role in the ever-changing pandemic, but I enjoy the behind-the-scenes work that keeps me on my toes.”
Being born in B.C. and growing up in the West Chilcotin has allowed Thea to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle year-round. When she’s not working, Thea loves kayaking on the lakes, hiking in the mountains, kickboxing and doing mud runs.
Above all, getting to spend time with her family and friends is what she enjoys the most. Recently there has been an exciting addition to Thea’s family as she has welcomed the arrival of her first grandchild!
We are IH is a recognition campaign to spotlight Interior Health employees and medical staff – through pictures and stories.
Name: Thea Telford (She/Her)
Job Title: Prevention Services Assistant (Vaccine Clerk)
Years of Service: 6
Worksite: Public Health
Community: Williams Lake
Ancestral Territory: Secwepemc
Advice to live by: Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.
To keep the We Are IH loop going, Thea nominates Erin Domenko:
“Erin Domenko always goes above and beyond in everything that she does. She is always willing to help, no matter what needs to be done and her dedication is second to none.” –Thea Telford
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