Empathetic and responsible child and youth care professional with years of youth experience in various settings and a focused interest in child development and mental health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Beauty Expert
Shoppers Drug-Mart
Sarnia And Wallaceburg, ON
04.2020 - Current
Help customers find products and offer product advice
Organize engaging front-facing displays and restock shelves
Wipe down surfaces, dust, and go through expires
Placement
Lets Face It Lambton College
Sarnia, ON
01.2022 - 05.2022
Prepared monthly calendar to manage online content across multiple social media platforms
Organized and lead mental health and student-success related activities
PSW
Diane Edwards
Wallaceburg, ON
08.2019 - 06.2020
Communicated with family to provide support and to make accomodations for client
Advocated for patient needs and implemented personalized treatment plans to maximize effectiveness
Collected and compiled data to document client speech performance and assess program quality
Assisted in speech activities prompted by apps and activity sheets
Encouraged progress, growth and enthusiasm for routine
Personal Support Worker
Alzheimer's Society of Chatham-Kent Day Program
Chatham, ON
02.2017 - 04.2018
Assisted clients with different forms of dementia in participating in brain-stimulating activities
Encouraged independence for clients through facilitated day program agenda
Lead moderated exercise routine
Assisted in prepping meals, monitoring group during lunch, feeding and cleaning up afterwards
Distress Line Volunteer
Family Counselling Centre
Sarnia, ON
10.2022 - Current
Offer callers peer counseling services and referrals to community-based support
Collect relevant information from callers to determine support needs and evaluate risk of harm
Take professional and detailed notes
Educational Assistant
LKDSB
Chatham, ON
03.2024 - Current
Educational Assistant
SCCDSB
Chatham, ON
04.2024 - Current
Supervised Access Worker
Family Service Kent
Chatham
09.2023 - Current
Supervise family visits with a child-centered approach
Provide professional documentation by taking factual, non-subjective, and detailed notes of visits
Ensure safety of the child and parent by providing a safe environment for visits, monitoring interactions between them and intervening when necessary.
Maintain accurate records of all visitations including attendance, duration, comments and any issues observed
Assist clients in understanding court orders related to access and visitation rights
Education
Child And Youth Care Advanced Diploma -
Lambton College
Sarnia, ON
06-2024
Volunteer - Student Photographer
Lambton College
Experience & Recognition
01.2021
Healthcare Provider Certificate (CPR, AED, First Aid) -
Canadian Red Cross
Sarnia
01.2021
PSW Certification -
WDSS High School
Wallaceburg, ON
06.2016
Brain Injury Certificate -
WDSS High School
01.2016
Elder Abuse Prevention Certificate -
WDSS High School
01.2016
Workplace Violence and Infectious Diseases Certificate -
WDSS High School
01.2016
Skills
Positive attitude
Creatively Inclined
Multitasking and Prioritization
Conflict resolution skills
Excellent grasp of confidentiality
Emotionally intelligent
Active Listener
Great with documentation and reporting
Team Leadership
Accomplishments
Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist (Clinical) Certification 2023
CPR/Standard First Aid-Level C Certification 2023
Full G-License with road-safe personal vehicle 2022
CPI Certification 2022
Distress Line Training 2022
AODA Certification 2022
Workplace Violence Certificate 2021
Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Certificate 2021 WHMIS Certificate 2021
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certificate 2021
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Educational Assistant
SCCDSB
04.2024 - Current
Educational Assistant
LKDSB
03.2024 - Current
Supervised Access Worker
Family Service Kent
09.2023 - Current
Distress Line Volunteer
Family Counselling Centre
10.2022 - Current
Placement
Lets Face It Lambton College
01.2022 - 05.2022
Beauty Expert
Shoppers Drug-Mart
04.2020 - Current
PSW
Diane Edwards
08.2019 - 06.2020
Personal Support Worker
Alzheimer's Society of Chatham-Kent Day Program
02.2017 - 04.2018
Child And Youth Care Advanced Diploma -
Lambton College
Volunteer - Student Photographer
Lambton College
Healthcare Provider Certificate (CPR, AED, First Aid) -
Canadian Red Cross
PSW Certification -
WDSS High School
Brain Injury Certificate -
WDSS High School
Elder Abuse Prevention Certificate -
WDSS High School
Workplace Violence and Infectious Diseases Certificate -