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Amanda yorke

Amherst,NS

Summary

Caring Residential Counselor with experience supporting independence through daily living skills coaching. Diligent when enhancing residents' mental health and social needs. Focused on meeting resident life plan goals by teaching positive habits, safety tips and time management. Dedicated to encouraging well-suited hobbies and leisure activities. Compassionate Residential Counselor known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, behavioral management, and therapeutic communication. Excel in empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution to support clients effectively through challenges.

Work History

Residential Counselor

sunset community
Pugwash, Nova Scotia
06.2025 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to residents during daily activities and challenges.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for each resident.
  • Monitored resident behavior and reported changes to the counseling team.
  • Maintained a safe and clean living environment for all residents.
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
  • Developed therapeutic relationships by providing emotional support and positive reinforcement to clients.
  • Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oxford Regional Highschool
Oxford, NS
06-2002

Skills

  • Individualized care plans
  • Crisis intervention
  • Therapeutic relationships
  • Behavioral monitoring
  • Environmental safety
  • Client support services
  • bathing
  • i gave medication
  • changed people
  • feed people

Timeline

Residential Counselor

sunset community
06.2025 - Current

High School Diploma -

Oxford Regional Highschool
Amanda yorke