JESSICA PAYNE

Kingston, ON
➢ payneejess@gmail.com – 613-929-7667
➢ E-Portfolio: https://jessicapaynecyc.weebly.com
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OBJECTIVE

As a Child and Youth Care in-training, I would like to gain more experience in
the field to be able to better support my clients within the coming years using
clear communication, flexibility and determination to complete tasks given to or
initiated on my own.

SKILLS

➢ Some experience at guiding children through kinetic experiences (sand,

water, reading, drawing, etc) which were developed by familiar childcare.
➢ Proficient at regulating emotions during emergencies and chaotic
environments to provide stability and/or leadership to clients or peers.
➢ Naturally courteous to peers, clients and any individual in conversations,
the workplace or through emails and/or virtual meetings.

EDUCATION INFORMATION

➢ Child and Youth Care Program

St. Lawrence College, Kingston, ON
2022–Present
Graduation June 2026
Courses relating to this position include:
Counselling Techniques, Relational Practice, Child and Youth
Development, Abuse and Neglect, Behaviour Management, Creative
 Programming Activities, Clinical Documentation, Life Space Counselling
and more.

➢ Regiopolis Notre-Dame CSS (OSSD Achieved)

Kingston, ON
Graduated 2021
Granted Ontario Scholar upon graduation.

WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE

➢ Best Western Fireside Inn – Housekeeper

Kingston, ON
July – October 2021

Responsibilities include:
➢ Developed and practiced regular organizational and cleaning skills
after clients have checked-out in a timely manner,
➢ Interacted with guests in a warm manner and communicated with
guests to inquire about their needs for their stay,
➢ Communicated and assisted fellow peers within the hotel to provide
further information or assistance when cleaning, restocking or
requesting materials through the front desk.

CERTIFICATES

➢ Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training Feb 2024

➢ Workplace Violence and Harassment Training for Employees Feb 2024
➢ AODA Feb 2024
➢ WHMIS Feb 2024
➢ Nonviolent Crisis Intervention March 2024
➢ Mental Health First Aid Canada April 2023
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

➢ Teaching and Assisting Young Readers

Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Calvin Park Wing
Kingston, ON
July 31 – August 5, 2017

Responsibilities include:
➢ Meeting children from their level to explore different types of
books and activities,
➢ Assist children to find their reading level,
➢ Provide a safe space for learning and growth.