I love interacting with children and providing them with the support they need

Developmental Support Worker/Child and Youth Worker March 2021-Present Cornerstone Support Services, Hamilton, ON • Interview clients individually to assess their situations, strengths, and barriers to determine what services are required to meet their needs • Provide support and guidance to at-risk youth and counsel youth in decision-making • Consult with parents, teachers, and other helping professionals to determine causes of problems, including behavioural problems, and to implement solutions • Provide crisis intervention as required • Administer medication to clients and assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal care, feeding, and toileting • Record and report vital signs and maintain detailed case notes and electronic reports Child and Youth Worker September 2021-April 2022 Enterphase Child and Family Services, Peterborough, ON • Assisted youth clients in developing life skills and realizing their own strengths to increase self-confidence and quality of life • Worked at a residential facility, supporting young people with autism and related disorders