Camile K Charles
Scarborough
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 5+ years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skill-fully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
D.L.C. Residential Services
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Supported families/youth in crisis through effective case management and counseling services.
- Maintained detailed case records, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting of progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Promoted positive behavior change in young clients by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
BGC Childcare Assistant
Eastview Neighborhood Community Center
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and fostering positive interactions.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing disruptions and maximizing engagement time.
After School Care Program Coordinator
Olivet Elementary School
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Childcare worker
TNG Community Services
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
- Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
- Read and tell stories to promote and support overall language development
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
Live-in Babysitter
Lesley Forde
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Live-in babysitter, Lesley Forde
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene, and socialization
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up playroom
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects
- Taught children everyday skills and language
- I bathed, dressed, and helped with brushing teeth as part of bedtime preparation.
Child & Youth Assistant
WoodGreen Employment Services
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Set and enforce rules to maintain youths' safety and create welcoming, caring environments for all youths
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children and youth based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Teacher’s Assistant
Ranchdale Public School
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons
- Oversaw students in classroom and communal areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Offered student support through special accommodation, extra assistance and assessments
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
George Brown College
Toronto, ONOSSD -
Victoria Park Collegiate INSTITUTE
Toronto, ON06.2016
Skills
- Problem-Solving Techniques
- Early Childhood Development/Special Needs Care
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Allergic Reaction Procedures
Accomplishments
- Canadian Red Cross- First Aid & CPR/AED level C- 05/2022- 05/2025
- Canadian Food Safety Training- Food Handler Certificate- 05/2022- 05/2027
- Smart Serve- Certificate No: 161207534567- 07/2016- Present
- Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps- 03/2023
- Call It Out: Racism, Racial Discrimination and Human Rights- 2023/03/27
- Working Together: The Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act- 2023/03/27
- Received consistently positive feedback from parents.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 15+ staff members.
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
D.L.C. Residential Services
09.2023 - 04.2024
BGC Childcare Assistant
Eastview Neighborhood Community Center
03.2023 - 04.2023
After School Care Program Coordinator
Olivet Elementary School
11.2022 - 01.2023
Childcare worker
TNG Community Services
05.2022 - 06.2022
Live-in Babysitter
Lesley Forde
04.2016 - 10.2018
Child & Youth Assistant
WoodGreen Employment Services
02.2016 - 06.2016
Teacher’s Assistant
Ranchdale Public School
01.2015 - 06.2015
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
George Brown College
OSSD -
Victoria Park Collegiate INSTITUTE
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