Makena Vendette
Sudbury,Canada
Summary
Motivated Child and Youth Care Practitioner with hands-on experience supporting children and adolescents in mental health and school settings. Skilled in building meaningful relationships, providing emotional support, and assisting with behavioral interventions. I am committed to creating safe, supportive spaces where youth feel heard, valued, and understood. Always guided by the best interests of the child, with a strong focus on their safety, well-being, and voice in care decisions. I am eager to bring this child-centered approach to the team at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Inspired Tots
03.2024 - Current
- Maintaining a clean and safe space for children
- Conducted activities and open ended play activities for youth
- Provide tailored support for children with special needs or developmental delays
- Planned age-appropriate activities that engaged both physical activity and cognitive development.
- Encouraged positive behavior and social interactions among the children.
- Communicated with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Improved behavior management techniques by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
Child and Youth Worker Student
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit | Health Sciences North
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Completed 450+ hours of placement
- Educated youth on healthy coping mechanisms, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.
- Worked collaboratively with mental health professionals, including social worker, nurses, and psychiatrists, to provide comprehensive care.
- Applied therapeutic techniques in real-time to address emotional and behavioral challenges in youth.
- Supported youth in understanding and following behavior protocols.
- Utilized effective methods to calm and manage crisis situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients.
- Provided information on referrals for additional community resources as needed for long term success.
- Collaborated with the school personnel to provide support services within the educational setting.
Child and Youth Worker Student
Compass | Boussole | Akil-Izhinoogan
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Successfully completed 450+ hours of placement in the Day Treatment Program
- Gained knowledge and appreciation of issues facing our diverse population
- Monitored client progress through ongoing observations and documentation of interactions.
- Assisted clients in identifying goals related to personal growth and development.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged positive behavior and self-expression.
- Mentored at-risk youth by providing support, guidance, and assistance in developing life skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
Head Cashier
Giant Tiger
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Cashier experience/promoted to head cashier
- Deal with customers on a regular basis
- Open and closing procedures
- Schedule breaks during shift
- Field customer complaints to appropriate team member
- Handle customer concerns that are within my capabilities
Education
Child and Youth Care -
Cambrian College
06.2025
Skills
- First Aid and CPR trained
- B1 French exam
- Group Facilitation
- Bilingual (French and English)
- Crisis management
- Adaptability
- Strong Communication
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Calm under pressure
- Dependable and responsible
LANGUAGES
English Fluent
French Bilingual
Certification
- DELF - French Exam
- Counter Transference Training
- ASIST Training
- De-escalation Basics Training
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Situational Awareness Specialist Training
- Self Injury Behavior Training
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker Student
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit | Health Sciences North
01.2025 - 03.2025
Child and Youth Worker Student
Compass | Boussole | Akil-Izhinoogan
04.2024 - 06.2024
Childcare Assistant
Inspired Tots
03.2024 - Current
Head Cashier
Giant Tiger
01.2021 - 03.2024
Child and Youth Care -
Cambrian College
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