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Nicole Bird

Nicole Bird

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying

  • Education

    • Yorkville University

      2021 - 2023
      Masters in Counselling Psychology Counseling Psychology

    • University of Guelph

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor’s Degree Sociology and Family Child Studies Undergraduate

      Activities and Societies: Associated with the Learn to skate 'CanSkate'​ Program through the University of Guelph. Would Coordinate programs and run activities for the coached continuous lessons throughout the year.

  • Experience

    • Bingemans

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

      Bartended at events such as the 'Ever After Music Festival' and the VIP Bar at the 'Country Music Festival' Designing and promotion of imaginative games, activities and various programs specific to each individual camps. Encouraging various learning activities for children. Highfive certified I have been fully trained as a waterpark attendant through Standard First aid, CPR-C training as well as AED training. Ensuring various (7 or more) events flowed through their programmed activities, and being their head contact.

      • Bartender

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

      • Camp Counsellor

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

      • Waterpark Attendent

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

      • Head Event and Specialized Party Host

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

    • Gemini Modeling

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
      Gemini Modeling Fundraisers

      Modelled for various fundraisers and wedding shows promoting several companies and funding for various causes

    • Eventastic, Inc

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
      Event Planner

      Affiliated with Chainsaw Bar Uptown Waterloo, New Years Event Planner Showcased and represented products at various trade shows & Event Photography

    • Charcoal Group of Restaurants

      Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
      Waitress

    • Settlement Co.

      Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
      Barista

    • Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

      Sept 2017 - Mar 2018
      Behavioural Counsellor

      - Supervise resident’s activities of daily living - Monitoring treatment center and medical treatment support - Lead and participate in programmed activities- Facilitate crisis intervention and supportive counselling/containment- Provide stabilization support for individuals during and recovering from a crisis- Facilitate recreational and psycho-educational programs- Monitor clinical supervision

    • Thresholds Homes and Supports

      Jul 2018 - Sept 2023

      - Rapid Antigen Covid-19 Tester (BD Veritor; Preparation, Intake, Specimen collection and Processor, Testing specimen, Interpreting results & Communication/Documentation of results).- Encouraging community & integrated atmospheres focusing on enhancing independence for people experiencing mental health issues - Individualized supports in finding affordable housing- Supportive counselling - Crisis intervention and prevention; determining nature of crisis, evaluating immediate needs and - applying clinically appropriate interventions - Stabilizing and assisting consumers to return to their pre-crisis level of functioning and making recommendations for management of crisis, coordinating services and ensuring transportation needs are met.- Skills development (life skills, problem solving skills, interpersonal and social skills)- Providing nutritional counselling information along with hands-on learning of meal preparation- Dispersal of consumer medication as necessary- Vocational leisure support Show less

      • Mental Health Worker

        May 2019 - Sept 2023

      • Mental Health Worker

        Jul 2018 - May 2021

    • Warm Embrace Elder Care

      Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
      Personal Support Worker

      - Companion and caregiver to elderly individuals with Dementia and Alzheimer’s - Incontinence care, Hygiene and bathing treatment care (PSW)- Facilitating and programming various educational and recreational activities

    • Chartwell Retirement Residences

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
      Host and Caregiver

      - Facilitating and programming various educational and recreational activities (etc)

    • Exhale Therapy

      May 2023 - now

      Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying

      • Registered Psychotherapist (Q)

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Clinical Pychotherapy Student Intern

        May 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AODA customer Service Certified

    • High Five Certified

    • Occupational Health & Safety Awareness Certified

    • Office Ergonomic Certified

    • Professional Image and Presentation Training

      Gemini Modeling Agency

    • Smart Serve Certified

    • WHIMIS Health and Safety Trained

    • Workplace Sensitivity Certified

    • Methadone & Naloxone Trained

      Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

    • Intergraded Accessibility Standards- Information/ Communication & Employment Standard Certified

      Thresholds Homes and Supports

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo Region on May 2018
      Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo RegionAssociated with Nicole Bird

    • Alcohol and Addictions

      Issued by Homewood Health Centre on May 2017
      Homewood Health CentreAssociated with Nicole Bird

    • Eating Disorders Program

      Issued by Homewood Health Centre on May 2017
      Homewood Health CentreAssociated with Nicole Bird

    • Skating Coach Program Coordinator Assistant Working with Youth

      Issued by University of Guelph on Jan 2016
      University of GuelphAssociated with Nicole Bird

    • Promotion and supporting families in poverty

      Issued by Cirlcles Guelph Welington Hope House on Feb 2017
      Cirlcles Guelph Welington Hope HouseAssociated with Nicole Bird

    • Event Planner

      Issued by St. David Catholic Secondary School Student Council on Jan 2013
      St. David Catholic Secondary School Student CouncilAssociated with Nicole Bird

    • Customer Service

      Issued by Waterloo Central Railway on Jan 2016
      Waterloo Central RailwayAssociated with Nicole Bird

    • Coordinator for Gift Distribution

      Issued by Home Hardware Stores Limited on Jan 2011
      Home Hardware Stores LimitedAssociated with Nicole Bird