Spencer Hill
London,Canada
Summary
Experienced mental health professional with a strong background in hospital and community settings. Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention, behavioral supports and empowering clients to achieve independence. Proven track record of implementing personalized support plans and maintaining therapeutic boundaries. Effective communicator and relationship builder, fostering a safe and supportive client environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Orderly
LHSC Victoria Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Ensures patient safety through continuous observations of patient environment including monitoring patient activities, patient belongings, and room items
- Provides behavioural interventions using effective verbal de-escalation and Safe Management training techniques all ensuring the safety of the patient
- Promoted patient safety by accompanying them to appointments in and out of the hospital
ASD Classroom Support (School Placement)
TVDSB Saunders S.S
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted ASD teacher by taking on a leadership role by needing minimal supervision when providing classroom support at the beginning of my placement
- Evaluated success of treatment strategies by reporting classroom experience to the ASD room teacher
- Promoted social engagement by supporting students to join lunchtime clubs
- Built on my crisis intervention skills by implementing crisis interventions that I learned from ASD staff watching to provide crisis intervention indecently by the end of my placement
Residential Counsellor
Humana Community Services
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention to clients which may include non-violent physical interventions
- Administered medication to residents in accordance with established policy
- Carried out household midnight duties such as meal preparation, household cleaning and required paperwork, and filing
- Worked with the team to develop and implement individual support plans for community recreational programming
Child and Youth Counsellor (School Placement)
Vanier Children's Mental Wellness
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Ensured effective communication with the team by completing daily progress reports through computer software and displayed rapid learning and punctuality as a Child and Youth Counsellor; used teamwork and problem-solving to support young minds.
- Attend care conferences, taking the lead on outlining strengths and areas of improvement for youth
- Developed and facilitated monthly activities for all the youth in the school program
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
Child and Youth Care Worker
Craigwood Youth Services
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained the safety of youth while in secure custody by completing searches upon intake, completing regular perimeter checks, room checks and engaging the youth on daily group meetings
- Collaborate with counselors and court personnel to provide comprehensive youth support.
- Maintain team and youth safety with daily AMIS logs and crisis intervention techniques.
- Facilitate group meetings to engage youth, promoting open communication and trust
Personal care attendant
Cheshire Homes of London
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Provided care completing ADL’s bathing, feeding, grooming, housekeeping, medication administering, bowel care, and catheter flushes
- Built rapport with consumers during the overnight shifts by answering my emergency pager in a timely manner
- Promoted independence by following care plans and allowing the time to complete tasks
Education
Child & Youth Care Advanced Diploma -
Fanshawe College
London, ON12.2024
Abnormal Psychology -
Fanshawe College
London, ON12.2015
Skills
- Crisis-intervention techniques
- Advocacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Medication administration
- Management of MARS
- Facilitating individual support plans
- Computer software utilization
- Charting
- Progress notes
- Relationship building
- Therapeutic boundaries
Certification
- Personal Support Worker Certificate, G.A Wheable Center for Adult Education, London, ON, 06/2018
- Standard First Aid CPR, BSL- St. John’s Ambulance, London, ON, 03/2023-03/2026
- Safe management group training, London, ON, 03/2024-03/2025
- Food Handlers Certificate, London, ON, 08/2024-08/2029
Timeline
ASD Classroom Support (School Placement)
TVDSB Saunders S.S
09.2024 - 12.2024
Residential Counsellor
Humana Community Services
02.2023 - 01.2024
Child and Youth Counsellor (School Placement)
Vanier Children's Mental Wellness
01.2023 - 04.2023
Mental Health Orderly
LHSC Victoria Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Child and Youth Care Worker
Craigwood Youth Services
12.2021 - 01.2023
Personal care attendant
Cheshire Homes of London
07.2018 - 12.2022
Abnormal Psychology -
Fanshawe College
Child & Youth Care Advanced Diploma -
Fanshawe College
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