Nicole Baker
Amherstview ,ON
Summary
I am a caring Residential Counsellor with many years of experience supporting independence through daily living skills. I help to enhance residents' mental health and social needs. I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of individuals in residential, community and hospital settings. I have excellent communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counsellor
Ongwanada
Kingston, Ontario
01.2010 - Current
- Implemented personalized care plans to enhance client well-being.
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities.
- Led group activities to strengthen social skills and foster community integration.
- Monitored client behaviour and health, providing timely updates to clinical team.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution in challenging situations.
- Administered medications to clients at scheduled times.
- Documented client progress and participated in regular team meetings for updates.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments and activities outside the residence.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Private
Kingston, Ontario
08.2005 - 01.2010
- Supported therapists in implementing patient rehabilitation exercises and activities to enhance recovery.
- Assisted therapists with patient rehabilitation exercises and activities.
- Monitored and documented patient progress during therapy sessions to inform treatment adjustments.
- Collaborated in developing individualized treatment goals for each patient to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with patients to support their rehabilitation efforts.
Education
Developmental Services Worker - Healthcare
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville 09.1994 - 06.1996
Personal Support Worker - Healthcare
Limestone District School Board
Kingston, ON 09.2003 - 06.2004
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Behavior monitoring
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Residential care
- Client advocacy
- Professionalism and ethics
- Progress monitoring
- Client monitoring
- Behavior management
Timeline
Residential Counsellor
Ongwanada
01.2010 - Current
Rehabilitation Assistant
Private
08.2005 - 01.2010
Personal Support Worker - Healthcare
Limestone District School Board
09.2003 - 06.2004
Developmental Services Worker - Healthcare
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
09.1994 - 06.1996