Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Harshdeep Kaur

Winnipeg,Canada

Summary


Mental health professional with focus on providing compassionate and effective support. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving positive client outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in conflict resolution and emotional intelligence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Support Worker

WRHA
07.2024 - Current
  • Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
  • Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing empathetic and compassionate support in daily activities.
  • Maintained confidentiality while documenting patient information according to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
  • Improved patient outcomes with accurate documentation of mental health symptoms and progress.
  • Increased patient engagement in treatment by establishing rapport and building trust with clients.
  • Liaised between clinical staff and community organizations to coordinate care for patients transitioning from hospitalization back into the community setting.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health support.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.

Live-In-Caregiver

Alongside Homecare Services
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Provided personal care for elderly people
  • Assisted with basic movements
  • Helped with home organization tasks like paying bills
  • Monitored client health and medication intake
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to clients
  • Transported patients to and from shopping and errands
  • Performed necessary household tasks such as cooking, laundry, cleaning, and maintenance of the house
  • Transported to wheelchair daily Act as personal companion including activities such as card playing, reading, and television
  • Performed all care assistance including showering, oral hygiene, meal prep, and all personal care essentials
  • Prepared and cooked special dietary meals for my patients
  • Administered patient's medications and made sure patients had an adequate supply of medications

Internship Student

Nancy Dingwall Health & Counselling Centre
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
  • Delivered clerical support by handling a range of routine
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions
  • Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge
  • Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence

Caregiver & In-Home Caregiver

Cape Breton Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Assisted patients with daily living need to maintain general wellness
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationships
  • Maintained strong connections within the caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
  • Maintained the entire family's schedule and organized events
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress reports for each client
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
  • Assisted with dress guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance

Social Worker

One Soul
09.2018 - 10.2020
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations, and issues and implement services to address needs
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions
  • Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times
  • Advocated for clients to ensure respected rights and wishes
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant, and current records
  • Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support
  • Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly
  • Documented client progress and activities following agency policies and procedures
  • Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness, and recovery topics

Guidance Counselor

Helping People
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend improvement solutions
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in the school environment
  • Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes
  • Advocated for students to access available resources
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises
  • Advised students on educational, career, and social opportunities
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach their potential
  • Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management, and study skills
  • Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty, and social workers to address problems and grow student success

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies: Major in Psychology

Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS
04.2024

Diploma - Sociology

Eden Institute of Technology Management
08.2018

Diploma - General Studies

Eden Institute of Technology Management
08.2014

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Management Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Computer Skills
  • Operations Support
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Strategic analysis
  • Recordkeeping

Certification

  • Advanced Food Safety Certification, 09/01/21
  • CPR & First Aid & AED, 11/01/23
  • WHMIS Certificate, 12/01/23

Languages

Hindi
Punjabi
English

Timeline

Mental Health Support Worker - WRHA
07.2024 - Current
Live-In-Caregiver - Alongside Homecare Services
01.2024 - 06.2024
Internship Student - Nancy Dingwall Health & Counselling Centre
09.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver & In-Home Caregiver - Cape Breton Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2022
Social Worker - One Soul
09.2018 - 10.2020
Guidance Counselor - Helping People
10.2014 - 06.2016
Eden Institute of Technology Management - Diploma, Sociology
Eden Institute of Technology Management - Diploma, General Studies
Cape Breton University - Bachelor of Arts, Community Studies: Major in Psychology
Harshdeep Kaur