Jessica Rhame
Cobalt
Summary
Professional Social Service Work graduate with a strong desire to secure part-time or full-time employment. Member of the First Nations community, possessing exceptional analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, allowing for seamless adaptation to new environments. Primary goal is to contribute to team success while continuously enhancing professional skills. Positive attitude and commitment to lifelong learning and growth, passionate about developing and facilitating programs that provide support to communities and clients in need. Years of experience in successfully establishing strong rapport and building relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Enrichment Aide/Personal Support Assistant
Temiskaming Lodge
01.2021 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with residents, families, and staff members to ensure open communication channels were available at all times.
- Implemented creative arts programming to stimulate self-expression among participants.
- Improved emotional well-being for residents by providing one-on-one support and companionship.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by developing and implementing diverse recreational activities.
- Contributed toward continuous improvement within the department by sharing insights gained from firsthand experience working directly alongside residents
- Advocated on behalf of individual resident interests when collaborating with other team members during interdisciplinary care meetings.
- Coordinated outings for residents, providing opportunities for cultural enrichment outside the facility setting.
- Maintained accurate records of resident participation, preferences, and feedback for continuous program improvement.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support for both residents and their loved ones during difficult times.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises.
Mental Health Worker/ Counselor
Great Northern Family Health Team
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided intervention and therapeutic techniques to improve mental health
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
- Developed rapport with patients by actively listening and demonstrating empathy during one-on-one sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
- Supported individuals throughout their healing process by helping them identify triggers and develop strategies for managing symptoms
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Conducted initial intake interviews and assessments, providing valuable information for the creation of personalized treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Improved patient mental health by conducting regular individual counseling sessions.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression in clients by utilizing cognitive-behavioral strategies.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
Education
Ontario Post-Secondary Diploma - Social Service Work
Northern College
Haileybury, ON05-2025
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
D.S.B. Continuing Education School
Timmins, ON12.2019
Skills
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Group facilitation skills
- Program/Treatment Planning
- Individual counseling
- Client Relationship Building
- Time Management/multitasking skills
- Working with Diverse individuals/families
- Valid Driver's License
- Suicide prevention
- Training staff
- Clinical documentation
- Childcare experience
- 12 years of Customer Service
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Certification
- Understanding Mental Illness and Stigma-2024
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care, Responsive Behaviors- 2022
- Safe Food Handlers-2021
- Suicide prevention-2025
- Foundations in working with 2SLGBTQ-2025
- Vulnerable Sector check available- 2025
- Vaccination documentation available
Timeline
Mental Health Worker/ Counselor
Great Northern Family Health Team
01.2025 - 06.2025
Life Enrichment Aide/Personal Support Assistant
Temiskaming Lodge
01.2021 - Current
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
D.S.B. Continuing Education School
Ontario Post-Secondary Diploma - Social Service Work
Northern College
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