Alisha Canton
Surrey,BC
Summary
Proven Youth Worker with a track record of fostering positive behavior changes and increased self-esteem in at-risk youth at Spectrum Learning Centre. Expert in emotional support and crisis response, demonstrating exceptional mentoring abilities and a commitment to safety monitoring. Skilled in adapting to diverse needs with a focus on impactful outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Worker
Spectrum Learning Centre
Surrey, BC
08.2023 - Current
- Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- 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.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
Youth Worker
House Of Rhythms
Rocky Mountain House, AB
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Facilitated youth development and leadership programs for young people from diverse backgrounds.
Labour
Terra International Foods
Delta, BC
06.2014 - 10.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Indigenous Human Services
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BCSkills
- Mentoring abilities
- Youth supervision
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social skill development
- Emotional Support
- Conflict de-escalation
- Safety Monitoring
- Crisis Response
- Special needs understanding
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Resident support
- CPR/AED
- Data Confidentiality
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
First aid & CPR
Medication management for children's services paraprofessionals
Restraint training
KCWS - Your role as a caregiver
Suicide prevention
Food safe
Serving it right
FOIPPA training
Naloxone training
Timeline
Youth Worker
Spectrum Learning Centre
08.2023 - Current
Youth Worker
House Of Rhythms
11.2022 - 12.2023
Labour
Terra International Foods
06.2014 - 10.2021
Indigenous Human Services
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology