Nandini Bhuta
Toronto,ON
Summary
My skills in counseling and empathy enable me to enhance client well-being at The Krasman Centre through peer advocacy and conflict resolution. By incorporating cognitive therapies and fostering recovery planning, I significantly improved service user outcomes, demonstrating a strong ability to navigate complex systems and build meaningful relationships. It is my responsibility to schedule appointments, accompany individuals to meetings, and assist them in the recovery process. It is my commitment to maintain the values of peer support while advocating for the dignity and resources of my clients
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Worker
The Krasman Centre
11.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in mental health support, addictions and homelessness services.
- Managing the drop-in center with approximately 70 visitors on an average daily.
- Engaged in healthy confrontations and de-escalations thereby adopting healthy conflict resolution practices
- Advocated for clients within and across agencies, made referrals and assisted in system navigation resulting into more than 15 visitors getting housing and shelter support.
- Adopted harm reduction and recovery principles by offering client-centered peer support meeting folks where they are at in they are at in their recovery journey.
- Ensured offering inclusive and equitable support to diverse demographics visiting the center.
Mental Health Support Worker
Being
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted 15 clients daily through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Supported service users 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.
- Encouraged self-care among clients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
- Incorporated the use of different cognitive and behavioral therapeutic models in counseling thereby empowering the clients in their ability to navigate their problems.
Education
Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Addictions And Mental Health
Humber College
Toronto, ON09.2024
Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Integrative Counselling
Human Institute of Technology
Mumbai08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mumbai
Mumbai05.2022
Skills
- Empathy
- Peer Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- De-escalation
- Communication Skills
- Case Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- System Navigation
- Team Work
- Recovery planning
- Inclusivity
- Cultural Competency
- Problem Solving skills
- Crisis Management
- Relationship Building
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Marathi
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Certification
- Food Handler's Permit/License- County or city public health departments.
Timeline
Peer Support Worker
The Krasman Centre
11.2023 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Being
05.2022 - 08.2022
Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Addictions And Mental Health
Humber College
Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Integrative Counselling
Human Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mumbai
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