Heidi Dumbleton
Langley,British Columbia
Summary
Youth Care Worker with 3 years of experience mentoring troubled adolescents. Adept at working with homeless, runaway and delinquent youth. Diligent in supervising youth activities, teaching life skills and promoting self-esteem and healing through individual and group counseling, Analyzes situations effectively and accurately and works independently. Experienced in working with children and youth ranging from early childhood through teenagers. Adept at completing home inspections and guaranteeing adolescents are safe and well taken care of. Coping with crisis situations and empathizing with juveniles from different backgrounds. Talented in developing and implementing core plans to meet individualized needs of children and young adults.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Worker
St.Leonard's Residential Programs
05.2023 - Current
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Improved communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Promoted emotional well-being by providing individualized support and counseling to address personal challenges faced by each youth.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to foster positive growth and change in troubled youths.
Youth Care Worker
Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Ensured proper medication administration for individuals under my care according to doctors'' orders.
- Established clear expectations for behavior within the residential facility, reinforcing accountability among youths in our care.
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
Education
No Degree - Hospital Unit Coordinator
Academy of Learning College
Langley, BC04.2016
Skills
Youth supervision
Multicultural Sensitivity
Behavior Management
Mandated reporting
Youth Advocacy
Boundaries Establishment
Abuse Identification
Mental Health Support
Life Skills Teaching
Child Development
Substance abuse awareness
Community Resources
Resource Coordination
High-Risk Populations Identification
Client documentation
Certification
- Occupational First Aid Level 1, Work Safe BC - 12-14-2022
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, NCI - 07-12-2023
- ASIST, Crisis Centre BC - 10-15-2023
- Medication Administration Training, St. Leonard's Program - 02-12-2024
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
St.Leonard's Residential Programs
05.2023 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre
07.2020 - 03.2023
No Degree - Hospital Unit Coordinator
Academy of Learning College
- Occupational First Aid Level 1, Work Safe BC - 12-14-2022
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, NCI - 07-12-2023
- ASIST, Crisis Centre BC - 10-15-2023
- Medication Administration Training, St. Leonard's Program - 02-12-2024
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