Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
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Jennifer De Medeiros

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Professional with strong background in aquatic safety and emergency response, prepared for this role. Proven ability to ensure patron safety, handle high-pressure situations, and perform rescues effectively. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving safety goals, with adaptability to changing conditions. Skilled in CPR, first aid, and water rescue techniques, complemented by reliable and calm demeanor.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard /Swim Instructor

YMCA
05.2022 - Current
  • Experience monitoring the youth within a pool environment ranging from the ages of 1-13.
  • Effective one-on-one private swimming lessons, with weekly record keeping of swimmers skills and completion of report cards on the improvements that have been made throughout the swimming session.
  • Extensive experience in working one-on-one with swimmers and children with disabilities, ranging from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress.
  • Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Thomas More Catholic High School
Hamilton, ON
06-2024

Skills

  • Strong communicator
  • Lifeguard certification
  • Effective problem-solver
  • Leadership qualities
  • First aid
  • CPR certified
  • First aid and CPR

Accomplishments

    Karate First Degree Black Belt.

    Certified Swim Instructor.

    Certified Lifeguard.

    Student at McMaster University.

    Apart of the McMaster Varsity Wrestling Team.

Affiliations

  • McMaster University Student and Athlete

Certification

  • National Lifeguard (Recert), Life Saving Society, 2024-03-17
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C, Life Saving Society, 2022-02-06
  • Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, Emergency First Aid Instructor (Recert), Life Saving Society, 2024-07-29


Interests

  • I love outdoor recreation and Hikes
  • Music
  • Gym Workouts
  • Yoga
  • I love teaching and coaching and I am working towards pursuing a future to hopefully work in education
  • I played soccer my whole life and then in the last few years switched over to wrestling
  • I absolutely adore sports They are my passion

Timeline

Lifeguard /Swim Instructor

YMCA
05.2022 - Current
  • National Lifeguard (Recert), Life Saving Society, 2024-03-17
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C, Life Saving Society, 2022-02-06
  • Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, Emergency First Aid Instructor (Recert), Life Saving Society, 2024-07-29


High School Diploma -

St. Thomas More Catholic High School
Jennifer De Medeiros