Nikhil Bhagat
Kingston,ON
Summary
Compassionate Social Service Worker with hands-on experience in supporting individuals with developmental and emotional needs across diverse settings. Expertise in person-centred support, behaviour management, and community engagement. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, observing behavioural changes, and maintaining confidentiality while promoting dignity and independence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Worker Placement
Providence care Hospital
Kingston, ON
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Advocated for client needs and preferences using a person-centred approach.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Facilitated discharge planning by connecting clients to community programs, services, and supports to enhance post-discharge stability.
- Assisted with discharge planning by connecting clients with appropriate community programs, services, and supports.
- Engaged in case conferences, family meetings, and care planning discussions to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
- Supported individuals in identifying strengths, goals, needs, and community resources to promote independence and quality of life.
- Observed client needs and communicated relevant information to members of the care team.
- Monitored client needs and relayed critical information to care team members, fostering coordinated care.
- Supported individuals from diverse backgrounds using a respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive approach.
Youth Worker
Bayfield Treatment Center
Consecon
06.2026 - Current
- Provided person-centred support to individuals with developmental, behavioural, and social needs.
- Provided individualized support based on each person's needs, abilities, goals, and level of independence.
- Supported individuals in developing greater independence and participating in meaningful activities.
- Facilitated greater independence and engagement in meaningful activities for individuals.
- Responded appropriately to challenging behaviours while maintaining a respectful, supportive, and safe environment.
- Encouraged participation in social, recreational, and community-based activities.
- Observed and reported changes in behaviour, needs, and overall well-being.
- Promoted active participation in social, recreational, and community-based activities.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent and tailored support for individuals.
Support Worker
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Kingston, ON
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided emotional and social support to students in an inclusive learning environment.
- Supported students in developing positive social skills, confidence, communication, and interpersonal relationships.
- Assisted with classroom, recreational, and social activities to encourage participation and engagement.
- Promoted a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and school staff to support students' participation and success.
- Used active listening, patience, and positive relationship-building techniques when supporting students.
Education
Social Service Worker -
Loyalist College
Belleville, ON04.2026
Office Administration -
Flair College of Management
Brampton, ON12.2024
Computing Support - Computing Support
Flair College of Management
Brampton, ON06.2024
Skills
- Person-Centered Support
- Autism & Developmental Disability Support
- Behavior support
- Daily Living Skills
- Individualized Support
- Promoting Independence
- Social Skills Development
- Emotional support
- Community inclusion
- Client Advocacy
- Program Planning and Facilitation
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Observation and Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Privacy
- Relationship Building
Certification
- First Aid / CPR / AED Level C – UMAB
- MOCA Cognitive Assessment
- Health and Safety
- WHMIS Certification
- Safeguarding Children and Youth – Level 1
- Life-Threatening Allergies and Asthma Awareness
- Eligible to obtain Vulnerable Sector Screening
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Valid Ontario G Driver's Licence
- Available for flexible work schedules, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong commitment to inclusion, advocacy, community participation, dignity, and quality of life
- Willing to complete required NVCI/CPI and employer-provided training
Timeline
Youth Worker
Bayfield Treatment Center
06.2026 - Current
Social Service Worker Placement
Providence care Hospital
01.2026 - 03.2026
Support Worker
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
09.2025 - 12.2025
Social Service Worker -
Loyalist College
Office Administration -
Flair College of Management
Computing Support - Computing Support
Flair College of Management