Heather Isaac Kaschak Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

My Future Wellbeing provides counselling, consulting and case management to older adults, caregivers and individuals to help support them through physical, cognitive and emotional challenges.www.myfuturewellbeing.ca

• Conducted psychosocial intake assessments via phone to introduce the iCBT program, assessed clients’ fit and risk, engaged clients and solidified their commitment to the program• Offered iCBT to a wide variety of clientele including delivering psychoeducation and module feedback • Performed case management duties such as providing supportive counselling, problem-solving to address any barriers to program completion and facilitating referrals to appropriate community resources • Monitored clients’ progress and adjusted treatment plans as required to facilitate improved outcomes

Toronto, Ontario

• Created strong therapeutic alliances with a large caseload of clients• Performed case management duties such as conducting psychosocial assessments, creating treatment plans, providing education and facilitating referrals to community resources• Acted as the liaison between clients, an interdisciplinary team and community professionals to coordinate care services, advocate for clients’ best interests and problem-solve when service provision issues arose• Provided counselling using therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Problem-Solving Technique, in person, on the phone and via email, to assist clients in addressing psychosocial challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and fear• Assessed for risk and delivered crisis intervention, such as working with clients expressing suicidal ideation, to create safety plans and provide connections to long-term community supports

• Conducted ongoing assessments of clients experiencing complex medical, social or mental health issues to understand rehabilitation and discharge goals and identify any barriers• Collaborated with clients, an interdisciplinary team and community professionals to establish a comprehensive treatment plan and resolve psychosocial, service provision or discharge issues • Assumed a leadership role in coordinating discharge plans for clients including arranging timely care services, assisting with future planning and facilitating family meetings • Offered counselling addressing themes including caregiver burnout, feelings of loss from functional or cognitive decline, familial conflict, transitions to a new place of living and bereavement

• Provided coverage when required for all units at Providence Healthcare (stroke, geriatric, orthopaedic and amputee rehabilitation and palliative care) to offer support to clients and continue with case management activities while social workers were away • Located and built rapport with a variety of community organizations to develop long-term relationships and offer additional supports to clients and team members• Assisted patients in completing a variety of financial and housing applications, such as Housing Connections, Ontario Disability Support Program and Canada Pension Plan, to address their needs

Toronto, Canada Area

• Engaged and created professional relationships with clients who, most often due to a diagnosis of dementia and related behaviours including aggression and paranoia, required a secure hospital unit• Provided counselling and psychoeducation to clients and their families, to support them through the progression of dementia and address challenges including feelings of loss, guilt and anger• Liaised with specialized community resources, such as behavioural support specialists, and implemented recommended interventions to address clients’ behaviours and facilitate their transitions into appropriate discharge locations in the community • Conducted capacity evaluations and utilized appropriate legislation, such as the Substitute Decision Maker Hierarchy in the Health Care Consent Act, to obtain informed consent related to discharge

Master Of Social Work, Gerontology

Honours Bachelor Of Business Administration