Caitlyn Kennedy
Ottawa,Canada
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waterfront Lifeguard
City Of Ottawa
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patron experience by providing friendly customer service while addressing questions or concerns regarding waterfront amenities.
- Educated beachgoers on water safety practices, promoting awareness and reducing risk of incidents.
- Conducted daily inspections of swimming areas, removing debris and maintaining cleanliness for a safe environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism by adhering to uniform standards, punctuality requirements, and code of conduct expectations.
- Maintained accurate records of rescues, accidents, and incident reports for thorough documentation.
- Verified first aid supplies each day to effectively handle any emergency.
- Patrolled beach to check on beach-goers and identify unauthorized activities such as alcohol use.
- Set up and broke down equipment, umbrellas and chairs.
- Helped clean and maintain beach facilities such as washrooms
Pool Lifeguard
City of Ottawa
06.2023 - Current
- At Champagne Fitness Center
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ottawa
Ottawa05-2028
High School Diploma -
École Secondaire Publique DeLaSalle
Ottawa06-2024
Skills
- Bilingual (French and English)
- Able to handle emergency situation and stay calm
- Excellent Public relation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and responsible
- Able to multitask handle simultaneous demands
- Effective problem-solver
- Leadership qualities
Certification
- Emergency First Aid with CPR-B certification, 07/01/21
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification, 07/01/21
- National Lifeguard - Pool certification, 01/01/22
- Lifesaving Society Instructor certification, 06/01/23
- Airway Management certification, 11/01/22
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C recertification, 05/01/24
- CANSail 4 certification, 08/01/23
- National Lifeguard - Pool recertification, 06/01/24
- National Lifeguard - Waterfront certification, 06/01/24
- Pleasure Craft Operating Card certification, 06/01/24
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Sports (Swimming, cycling, running, downhill + cross country skiing)
- Music (Piano and Percussions)
- West End Hockey League and Ottawa Girls Hockey Association, 01/01/11, current
- Nemesis Field Lacrosse + Nemesis Women's Field Lacrosse, 01/01/13, 12/31/24
- Nepean Sailing Club, Club 420 Race Team, 01/01/23, 12/31/24
Timeline
Waterfront Lifeguard
City Of Ottawa
05.2024 - 08.2024
Pool Lifeguard
City of Ottawa
06.2023 - Current
Honours Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ottawa
High School Diploma -
École Secondaire Publique DeLaSalle