Kay-Jay Paniak
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Child and Youth Care professional with extensive experience at Brock Junction OSC, excelling in program development and effective communication. Proven ability to foster teamwork and resolve conflicts, while implementing engaging activities that promote social skills and emotional growth. Committed to creating nurturing environments that support children's development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Team Leader
Brock Junction OSC
Vancouver, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Managed communication with parents regarding schedules, events, and child progress.
- Resolved conflicts among children to promote teamwork and cooperation.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Implemented engaging educational activities tailored to children's needs and interests.
- Supervised daily activities for children in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Developed monthly plans and program outings for after school as well as holiday breaks.
- Monitored children's behavior, addressing conflicts and encouraging positive interactions.
- Engaged in conversations with young children to help them develop verbal communication skills.
Child And Youth Care Worker
Fraser Day Program
Vancouver, Canada
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Monitored activities and maintained safe living and learning environment for youth to thrive.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and communication skills.
- Fostered a supportive and trusting relationship with youths to encourage open communication.
Child And Youth Care Worker
Brock Junction OSC
Vancouver, Canada
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided crisis intervention and support during emotional or behavioral incidents.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and challenges of youths in care.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Facilitated playtime activities to promote social skills and teamwork among children.
- Assisted with meal preparation, ensuring nutritious options for children's diets.
Private Nanny
Private Family
Vancouver, Canada
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Assisted parents with selecting appropriate child care options that meet their needs.
Team Leader
Be Fresh and Organic Acres
Vancouver, Canada
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Education
FOIPPA Foundations Certification -
BC Ministry of Citizens Services
01.2025
Responsible Adult Course Certification -
Head Start Online School
01.2023
Opioid Poisoning Response Training Certification -
St. John Ambulance
01.2023
NVCI Certification -
CPI Learning
01.2023
First aid and CPR training -
Work Safe B.C.
01.2023
Skills
- Program development
- Child care management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Client support
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
Class 4 Unrestricted driver's License, ICBC, Clean Drivers Abstract
Volunteer Experience
- Children's Activity Tent, Powell Street festival, Vancouver, BC, 2024
- Pies and Poetry, Club Soda, Vancouver, BC, September 2024
- Art Pop Up, Club Soda, Vancouver, BC, December 2024
- Outreach, UGM Hastings Cornerstone, Vancouver, BC, March 2025
Timeline
Program Team Leader
Brock Junction OSC
01.2024 - Current
Child And Youth Care Worker
Fraser Day Program
09.2023 - 05.2024
Child And Youth Care Worker
Brock Junction OSC
03.2023 - 01.2024
Private Nanny
Private Family
03.2023 - 07.2023
Team Leader
Be Fresh and Organic Acres
08.2022 - 05.2023
FOIPPA Foundations Certification -
BC Ministry of Citizens Services
Responsible Adult Course Certification -
Head Start Online School
Opioid Poisoning Response Training Certification -
St. John Ambulance
NVCI Certification -
CPI Learning
First aid and CPR training -
Work Safe B.C.