Krista Bascur
Carleton Place,ON
Summary
A diligent person focused on Child and Youth Care practice. Looking to enter the workforce after graduating from the Child and Youth Care Program at Algonquin College in April 2024. Experienced in facilitating Youth groups for community organizations, and adept at communication, and building therapeutic rapport. A kind and confident leader when helping with small groups and running activities. Expert at building trust among youth and family members. Exercises excellent judgment, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Care Student Placement
Notre Dame Caltholic School
Carleton Place, ON
10.2023 - Current
- Engaged in therapeutic conversations with clients to help them identify goals, build trust and develop coping strategies.
- Facilitated group sessions that addressed issues such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, anger management.
- Assessed client's progress regularly through one-on-one meetings or group interactions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams including health professionals, educators, social workers to provide holistic care services to clients.
- Actively listened to clients' concerns without judgement or bias.
- Developed strong rapport with clients based on mutual trust and respect.
Camp Registrar and Office Administrator
Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
Arden
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, directed callers to appropriate personnel or department, or took messages as needed.
- Composed correspondence such as letters, emails, memos, reports and other documents.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
Child and Youth Care Student Placement
St. Mary Catholic School
Carleton Place, ON
10.2022 - Current
- Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow staff.
- Shadow fully qualified professionals to understand the assessment, intervention, and consultation processes of the youth we work with.
- Assist Educational Assistant in running an Art of Conversation group for two sets of students.
- Develop therapeutic relationships with students at the school.
Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier
Canada Post
Ottawa, ON
12.2008 - 10.2021
- Sorted mail for delivery, arranging mail in delivery sequence.
- Delivered various types of mail on routes according to strict timelines.
- Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON04.2024
High School Diploma received -
Agincourt Collegiate Institute
Skills
- Positive and Constructive Feedback
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- People Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- Active Listening
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Relationship Building
Certification
- C.P.R C and First Aid Training
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- C.P.I. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Brain Story Certification Modules 1-20
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Child and Youth Care Student Placement
Notre Dame Caltholic School
10.2023 - Current
Camp Registrar and Office Administrator
Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
05.2023 - 08.2023
Child and Youth Care Student Placement
St. Mary Catholic School
10.2022 - Current
Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier
Canada Post
12.2008 - 10.2021
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
Algonquin College
High School Diploma received -
Agincourt Collegiate Institute
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