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Makenna Vendette

Sudbury

Summary

Motivated Child and Youth Care student with hands-on experience supporting children and adolescents in mental health and school settings. Skilled in building rapport, providing emotional support, and assisting with behavioral interventions. Eager to apply knowledge of child development and mental health to contribute to a positive and supportive environment at Compass.

Overview

4
4
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.

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 | Akli-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.

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

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St-Charles College
01.2023

Skills

  • First Aid and CPR trained
  • B1 French exam
  • Group Facilitation
  • Bilingual (French and English)
  • Crisis management
  • Adaptability
  • Strong Communication
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork

Certification

  • DELF - French Exam
  • OACYC - Student Membership
  • Counter Transference Training

LANGUAGES

English - Fluent
French - Bilingual

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 | Akli-Izhinoogan
04.2024 - 06.2024

Childcare Assistant

Inspired Tots
03.2024 - Current

Head Cashier

Giant Tiger
01.2021 - 03.2024

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St-Charles College

Child and Youth Care

Cambrian College

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