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Vanessa Limon

Winnipeg,Canada

Summary

  • Over 10 years of experience working with youths, mental health, educational settings, residential care, disability and community support, supported independent living program, addiction, crisis counselling and crisis stabilizations unit.
  • Registered through Canadian College of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Practitioner

Marymound
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through excellent communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing local youth events that fostered sense of belonging and encouraged positive peer relationships.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to individuals facing challenges, guiding them towards positive life choices and opportunities.
  • Established a positive rapport with participants by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns.
  • Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for actions.
  • Empowered youth by fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence, ultimately equipping them for future success.
  • Promoted a safe and welcoming environment, leading to increased participation in programs and services.

Intake Assessment Worker and Action Therapist

Sage Holistic Counselling and Wellness Centre
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
  • Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.

Treatment Worker

New Directions
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Worked closely with families to provide updates, address concerns, and facilitate family involvement in the treatment process.
  • Implemented appropriate behavioral interventions in response to challenging client behaviors while maintaining professionalism and respect.
  • Developed positive rapport with clients by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Supported residents transitioning to independent living by offering guidance on appropriate resources and community services.
  • Fostered a sense of community within the residence by planning recreational activities that promoted socialization and personal growth.
  • Assisted clients in developing essential life skills such as self-care, budgeting, communication, and problemsolving.
  • Organized medication administration schedules following best practices guidelines minimizing errors risk.
  • Performed administrative tasks related to documentation completion accurately ensuring timely submission.

Support Worker & Youth Worker

Dasch
01.2011 - 01.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Residential Support Worker

St. Amant
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Administered medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Handled emergency situations with a calm and focused demeanor, following established protocols to ensure resident safety.
  • Conducted regular safety checks within the residential facility, identifying potential hazards and addressing them promptly.
  • Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of resident progress, incidents, and communication with family members or guardians.
  • Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

Supported Independent Living Program

Winnserv
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
  • Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Conducted home visits to assess client living conditions and recommend improvements for better quality of life.

On phone counsellor

Klinic Crisis Program
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse crisis scenarios, utilizing a range of techniques to address the unique challenges presented by each situation.
  • Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.

Tutor

Wayfinders
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Created positive and encouraging learning environment to foster love for learning among students.
  • Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.

Education

Diploma - Applied Psychology and Professional Counselling

Kelowna College of Professional Counselling
01.2023

Skills

  • Reliable, professional, strong listening skills and writing skills and is able to work well in crisis situations
  • Family and Violence Training February 2024
  • Gottmans Marriage Counselling Training Level 1 & 2 October 2024
  • Trained in completing treatment plans, documenting case notes and ensuring individuals safety (suicide ideation, assessing for self care, creating a safety plan)
  • Ability to build a therapeutic relationship with client and creating a space for safety and non-judgment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Consistently completes courses and training for professional development to excel in work
  • 2 day Indigenous Knowledge Training 2022
  • Able to create a positive work atmosphere and collaboration with colleagues
  • Updated First/aid CPR training
  • 12 hour training of Family Violence Across the Lifespan
  • Updated criminal record check/child abuse registry check
  • Updated NVCI training (non-violent crisis intervention training)
  • Valid Class 5 License and a reliable vehicle

Accomplishments

Female entrepreneur finalists at Women in Business Manitoba Gala 2021


  • Building a community and clinical and coaching practice of working with both children and young adults overcome mental health challenges, personal struggles and create a safe, non-judgmental and therapeutic space.


Timeline

Intake Assessment Worker and Action Therapist

Sage Holistic Counselling and Wellness Centre
08.2023 - 04.2025

Youth Practitioner

Marymound
01.2020 - Current

Residential Support Worker

St. Amant
01.2019 - 01.2021

Supported Independent Living Program

Winnserv
01.2019 - 01.2021

On phone counsellor

Klinic Crisis Program
01.2017 - 01.2019

Treatment Worker

New Directions
01.2016 - 01.2023

Tutor

Wayfinders
01.2015 - 12.2015

Support Worker & Youth Worker

Dasch
01.2011 - 01.2022

Diploma - Applied Psychology and Professional Counselling

Kelowna College of Professional Counselling

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