Patrick Vunabandi
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Child and Youth Care WORKER
CAREPROS
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by implementing individualized care plans and addressing their unique needs.
- Provided support to families, strengthening relationships through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
- Implemented engaging recreational activities, promoting healthy social interactions among children and adolescents.
- Established safe environments for children and youth, conducting regular safety checks and adhering to facility guidelines.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication to better understand their needs.
- Mentored at-risk youth, providing guidance on personal development, goal-setting, and decision-making skills.
- Managed challenging behaviors proactively through positive reinforcement techniques that encouraged self-regulation among clients.
- Assisted with daily living tasks like meal preparation or hygiene routines while teaching self-sufficiency skills when applicable.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary by de-escalating volatile situations calmly and effectively using practiced techniques within prescribed protocols.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in the field of child and youth care.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and consistent support throughout their individual journeys.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion within the facility by celebrating diversity and fostering understanding among children and youth from various backgrounds.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Community Disability Worker
Catholic Social Services CSD
04.2017 - Current
- Facilitated support groups for individuals with disabilities, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
- Coordinated with community organizations to expand available resources for individuals with disabilities.
- Conducted thorough case reviews to evaluate progress towards goals, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address unique challenges faced by clients in various settings.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining detailed documentation of client interactions and progress reports.
- Provided crisis intervention support during difficult situations, ensuring client safety while addressing immediate concerns effectively.
- Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
Community Resource Worker
McMan Youth Family And Community Services Association
04.2014 - Current
- Enhanced client independence by developing personalized support plans and implementing tailored strategies.
- Improved community engagement for clients through organizing inclusive events and activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks, increasing their self-sufficiency and quality of life.
- Promoted positive behavior change in clients through consistent reinforcement of established goals and guidelines.
- Acting as a strong advocate for the individuals in the community
- Supporting individuals with daily living skills and finding employment
- Assisting with substance abuse issues using a Harm Reduction approach
- Assisting with managing mental health, substance use, health issues and trauma with other community partners in a multidisciplinary team
- Behaviour Management/supporting adults with complex needs; support with legal matters
- Program Implementation and development
- Case management, including maintaining and updating working files
- Completing daily documentation and data collection
- Working with individuals and staff teams to create, implement, maintain and update personal support plans
Education
High School Diploma -
Adult High School
Ottawa, ON2011
Skills
- Suicide Prevention
- Child Development
- Professional boundaries
- Mental Health Support
- Multicultural Competence
- Substance abuse awareness
- Strength-Based Approach
- Family engagement
- Social Skills Training
- Nonviolent intervention
- Emotional Regulation
- Housekeeping
- Activity Planning
- Group leadership
- Child Supervision
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavior management techniques
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Safety awareness
- Healthy environments
- CPR training
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Client Advocacy
- Case Management
- Family Support
- File Management
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Full Professional
Certification
- [TCI} THERAPEUTIC CRIS INTERVENTION ], [CAREPROS] - 2024
- ASIST (MCMAN)
- FIRST AID &CPR
- NVCI ( MCMAN)
Timeline
Child and Youth Care WORKER
CAREPROS
08.2022 - Current
Community Disability Worker
Catholic Social Services CSD
04.2017 - Current
Community Resource Worker
McMan Youth Family And Community Services Association
04.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Adult High School
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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