Iyesatta Kamara
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Empathetic professional experienced in youth support and home care. Skilled in teamwork, effective documentation, and delivering crisis intervention strategies. Committed to fostering safe spaces for clients while maintaining accurate records to ensure compliance and quality care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Support Worker
Winnipeg CFS Emergency Placement Resources
Winnipeg, Manitoba
03.2012 - Current
- Developed supportive environment using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage youth engagement and self-esteem.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering a safe space for open expression and trust.
- Delivered crisis intervention and conflict resolution support to stabilize situations and foster client safety.
- Maintained accurate records of client contacts including notes on conversations and referrals made.
Youth Support Worker
Metis Child, Family and Community Service
Winnipeg, Manitoba
12.2010 - Current
- Supported youth in group home by fostering a safe and nurturing environment
- Assisted youth in developing life skills and personal goals.
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and social interaction.
- Assisted youths with planning and shopping trips
- Maintained accurate records of youth activities and incidents to ensure effective care and compliance
- Maintained daily log and detailed incident reporting
- Worked in a team setting to provide care to youths
- Supported families by providing resources and referrals to community services.
Home Support Worker, Mental Health Program
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, Manitoba
10.2009 - 12.2010
- Supported clients in daily living activities and personal care routines to enhance well-being.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene tasks and household chores to promote comfort and dignity.
- Implemented mobility assistance techniques for clients with physical limitations.
- Assessed clients' physical condition and reported changes to supervisor or case manager.
- Planned and cooked meals according to the nutritional needs of each client.
- Executed housekeeping duties, including laundry, vacuuming, and dusting, to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Maintained accurate records of client visits, treatments provided and progress notes.
Education
Community Support Worker Diploma -
Herzing College
Winnipeg, MB08-2009
High School Diploma -
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology
Winnipeg06-2004
Health Care Aide Certificate -
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg10-2001
Skills
- Certified and Experienced Community Support Worker
- Certified and Experienced Health Care Aide
- Youth engagement strategies
- Youth engagement
- Crisis management
- Documentation
- Conflict resolution are
- Client assistance
- Youth engagement
- First aid and CPR
- NVCI certification
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Red River Collage - Adult Twelve Certificate
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - ASIST Certificate
- Red River Collage - Health Care Aide Certificate
- First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Crisis Prevention Institute - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition Training Certificate
- Manitoba Food Safety Training - Food Handlers Certificate
Timeline
Youth Support Worker
Winnipeg CFS Emergency Placement Resources
03.2012 - Current
Youth Support Worker
Metis Child, Family and Community Service
12.2010 - Current
Home Support Worker, Mental Health Program
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
10.2009 - 12.2010
Community Support Worker Diploma -
Herzing College
High School Diploma -
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology
Health Care Aide Certificate -
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology