Fatima Ahmed
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated Child and Youth Care Practitioner with a proven track record at HomeBridge Youth Society, excelling in creating safe, engaging environments for children with special needs. Expert in CPI and first aid, with a strong ability to foster teamwork and advocate effectively for youth and children . Achievements include significant improvements in client self-regulation and crisis management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Educational Assistant
Halifax Regional Center For Education
01.2024 - Current
- Assist students with special needs, which include Autism and Down Syndrome . This would be ensuring they received appropriate support and accommodations to succeed in the classroom.
- Serve as a mentor and role model for students, fostering a positive learning environment built on mutual respect and trust.
- physical ability to lift 50 pounds and move quickly
- trained in toileting and personal care
Group Leader
Halifax Regional Center For Education
12.2022 - Current
- supervising children in a variety of settings at ages 4-12
- leading, facilitating, and participating in recreational activities.
- working with Autism and Down Syndrome
- working as a team
- writing incident and accident reports
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
HomeBridge Youth Society
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Established safe environments for children and youth, conducting regular safety checks and adhering to facility guidelines.
- Implemented engaging recreational activities, promoting healthy social interactions among children and adolescents.
- Managed challenging behaviors proactively through positive reinforcement techniques that encouraged self-regulation among clients.
- Mentored at-risk youth, providing guidance on personal development, goal-setting, and decision-making skills.
- Assisted with daily living tasks like meal preparation or hygiene routines while teaching self-sufficiency skills when applicable.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary by de-escalating volatile situations calmly and effectively using practiced techniques within prescribed protocols.
- Coordinated services with other professionals such as social workers, psychologists, and teachers to ensure a holistic approach to child care.
Education
Child And Youth Care Worker Diploma - Child And Youth Care Worker
Nova Scotia Community College
Dartmouth, NS06-2019
Skills
- Classroom support
- CPI training ( Non-violent crisis intervention )
- First aid and CPR
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Time management abilities
- Team collaboration
- Child advocacy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Educational Assistant
Halifax Regional Center For Education
01.2024 - Current
Group Leader
Halifax Regional Center For Education
12.2022 - Current
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
HomeBridge Youth Society
07.2019 - 12.2023
Child And Youth Care Worker Diploma - Child And Youth Care Worker
Nova Scotia Community College
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