ELSIE SOULIER
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Developed and implemented care plans, crisis interventions, and system navigation strategies to promote culturally safe, client-centered approaches for high-risk populations affected by substance use and mental health challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Practicum – Addictions & Community Health
Community-Based Setting, Brandon, MB
- 11.2025
- Supported individuals experiencing substance use and mental health challenges
- Assisted individual referrals, to support services such as food bank, housing and clothing vouchers
- Applied trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches
- Assisted disability volunteers with chores throughout shifts
- Collaborated with staff and other community supports
- Assisted in care planning and connecting clients to housing, food security, and income supports
- Practiced client advocacy and system navigation
Community Health Nurse / Community Support Worker
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch – Manitoba Region
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Delivered front-line support to individuals experiencing substance use, withdrawal and mental health crises
- Conducted client intakes, assessments, and contributed to individualized care planning
- Responded to crisis situations including seizures, overdoses, and acute distress, maintaining calm and de-escalation
- Worked collaboratively with EMS, police, social services, and community agencies
- Maintained safe, clean environments, including proper handling of bodily fluids and infection control procedures
- Advocated for clients in accessing healthcare, housing and social supports
- Applied harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and non-judgmental approaches consistently
Education
Addiction Addictions & Community Health Practitioner (ACHP) Diploma - undefined
Sundance College
Calgary, AB11.2025
Registered Nurse (RN Program) - undefined
Red River Community College
Winnipeg, MB01.1998
Skills
- Individualized care planning and goal setting
- Client advocacy and system navigation
- Coordination with health, housing, and social services
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Discharge planning and follow up support
- Strength based and client centered approaches
- Client Intake & Assessment
- Crisis Intervention and de-escalation
- Treatment Planning & Relapse Prevention Support
- Motivational Interviewing (Foundational)
- Group Facilitation Support
- Ethical & Confidential Practice
- Crisis Awareness & De-escalation
- Case Documentation & Record Keeping
- Community Resources & Referral Support
- Professional Communication & Team Collaboration
- Trauma Informed & Culturally Responsive Care
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
- Non-Violent Intervention
- Food Handling & Safety
- First Aid/CPR (pending)
AVAILABILITY
- Part-time or casual
- Flexible
Timeline
Community Health Nurse / Community Support Worker
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch – Manitoba Region
01.2000 - 01.2011
Student Practicum – Addictions & Community Health
Community-Based Setting, Brandon, MB
- 11.2025
Addiction Addictions & Community Health Practitioner (ACHP) Diploma - undefined
Sundance College
Registered Nurse (RN Program) - undefined
Red River Community College