Barana Fernando
Lifeguard/Cashier
Oakville
Summary
Practical lifeguard with well-honed supervisory skills. Certified in CPR and AED. Reliable and safety-minded with exceptional customer service when assisting guests. Remains poised and grounded in stressful situations. Continues to look for learning opportunities within and outside of work. Hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Urgent Care Nurse
William Osler Health System
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Aiding urgent care patient transport and dialysis
- Nurse triage assistance
Lifeguard
Goldfish Swim School & Goldfish Swim School Franchising
03.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Applied life saving knowledge in an emergency,
Wayfinding
William Osler Health System
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed strong communication skills through regular interactions.
- Dedicated to learning and continuous self-improvement.
- Problem solving skills, improved processes, and delivers excellent service.
- Maintained a friendly, respectful, and helpful attitude.
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School & Goldfish Swim School Franchising
03.2024 - Current
- Effectively taught swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Provided detailed feedback and physically aided students to success.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abbey Park High School
Oakville, ON 05.2001 -
Skills
Relationship Building
Leadership
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- Highly decorated 6 year competitive swimmer
- Certified NL, Bronze Cross, CPR and First Aid
- Grade 10 French award
- Honor roll student for four consecutive years
- Rugby Ontario Gold Medalist
- Under 16 NRU rugby regional team captain
- Under 16 Crusaders rugby club team captain
- Under 10 Ontario Lifesaving medalist
- Competed for Brampton YMCA Barracuda LSC
- Abbey Park HS Junior rugby team captain
- Abbey Park HS Senior rugby team captain
- Queens University Commit
Timeline
Urgent Care Nurse
William Osler Health System
08.2024 - 08.2024
Lifeguard
Goldfish Swim School & Goldfish Swim School Franchising
03.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School & Goldfish Swim School Franchising
03.2024 - Current
Wayfinding
William Osler Health System
05.2023 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Abbey Park High School
05.2001 -
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