Annalise Pettitt
Kelowna
Summary
Dedicated Child and Youth Worker with over 3 years of experience supporting vulnerable populations in residential and community-based settings. Skilled in attachment, behavioural intervention, crisis response, and trauma informed care. Recognized for building trusting relationships, maintaining detailed documentation, and fostering safe, inclusive environments that promote independence and emotional well-being.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child & Youth Worker
NOYFSS
Vernon
04.2023 - Current
- Provide individual, family, and group support to children and youth experiencing mental health challenges.
- Conduct home visits to assess needs, monitor progress, and support goal development.
- Implement individualized support plans focused on emotional regulation, life skills, and behavioural growth.
- Maintain accurate documentation including assessments, progress reports, and incident reports.
- Identify and mitigate safety risks within facility and community environments.
- Facilitate recreational and developmental programming to promote healthy social and emotional development.
Community Support Worker
DESC
Vernon
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Support individuals in residential and community settings to promote independence and personal development.
- Administer medication in accordance with house guidelines and maintain accurate MAR documentation.
- Implement and evaluate individualized support plans.
- Supervise community outings and assist clients in achieving personal, employment, and wellness goals.
- Coordinate transportation to medical appointments, job interviews, and mental health services.
- Complete daily logs and monthly outcome reports to track client progress.
Community Support Worker
Active Care Services
Vernon
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Supported at-risk youth in residential settings.
- Conducted needs assessments and connected clients to medical, financial, and community resources.
- Administered medication and documented according to policy.
- Facilitated structured activities to encourage positive behavioural outcomes and life skill development.
Temporary Receptionist
Damini Physiotherapy & Sports Injury
Vernon
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed scheduling, client communications, payment processing, and administrative support in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Reception & Front Desk Roles
Fitness West Gym
Vernon
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided client service, scheduling, retail sales, and facility operations support.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed membership renewals and addressed inquiries regarding benefits and services.
Reception & Front Desk Roles
Crave Massage & Spa
Vernon
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided client service, scheduling, retail sales, and facility operations support.
- Assisted in daily spa operations and staff scheduling.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies for spa services.
- Managed multi-line phone system, routing calls efficiently.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendar for office staff.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
Education
Diploma - Community Support Worker
Sprott Shaw College
Kelowna, BCHigh School Diploma -
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School
100 Mile House, BCSkills
- Mental health support for youth and guardians
- Behavioural intervention
- Crisis prevention & intervention
- Medication administration
- MAR documentation
- ADL support
- Trauma-informed care
- Safety planning
- Individualized care plan implementation
- Supported home visits
- Community outreach
- Documentation
- Progress reporting
- Collaborative team coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural sensitivity
- Inclusion
- Stabilization
Certification
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) and MANDT
- Naloxone Training
- Medication Administration Assistance
- ADL Certificate
- ECE-A Certificate
- Autism Training
- FASD Training
- Domestic Violence Training
- LGBTQ+ Awareness Training
- First Aid Level 1
- Food Safe Level 1
- Valid BC Driver's License
Core Competencies
Youth mental health support, Behavioural intervention, Crisis prevention & intervention (CPI trained), Medication administration & MAR documentation, ADL support, Trauma-informed care, Risk assessment & safety planning, Individualized care plan implementation, Home visits & community outreach, Documentation & progress reporting, Collaborative team coordination, Conflict resolution, Cultural sensitivity & inclusion
Timeline
Child & Youth Worker
NOYFSS
04.2023 - Current
Community Support Worker
Active Care Services
12.2021 - 03.2023
Community Support Worker
DESC
09.2021 - 04.2023
Temporary Receptionist
Damini Physiotherapy & Sports Injury
05.2020 - 01.2021
Reception & Front Desk Roles
Fitness West Gym
01.2015 - 01.2017
Reception & Front Desk Roles
Crave Massage & Spa
01.2014 - 01.2017
Diploma - Community Support Worker
Sprott Shaw College
High School Diploma -
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School