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Jess D'souza

Thorold,Ontario

Summary

Watchful Lifeguard trained in observing water spots to verify safety of swimmers. Knowledgeable about lifeguard operations, safety guidelines and CPR and first aid. Conscientious individual commended for consistently spotting hazards and taking appropriate measures to prevent accidents. Attentive to all areas of work as well as adaptable to many different circumstances. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifeguard

Great Wolf Lodge
Niagara Falls
09.2023 - Current
  • Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
  • Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
  • Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
  • Organized recreational activities such as water polo and volleyball games.
  • Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
  • Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.

Pool Attendant

Sheraton Fallsview Hotels
St. Catharines, ON
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Set up pool umbrellas, loungers and other pieces of furniture
  • Folded and stacked clean towels to prepare for guests
  • Collected used towels and properly disposed of waste
  • Checked locker rooms for cleanliness, picking up trash and reporting issues to supervisor
  • Collaborated with lifeguards to enforce safety protocols as set out by management.

Event Staff Member

CARASSAUGA ANNUAL FESTIVAL
Mississauga, ON
05.2017 - 06.2023
  • In charge of making sure children got on and off the rides safely
  • Assisted those who needed help in finding certain pavilions
  • Made sure rides were always clean and safe for the next group of people.

Thru Team Member

MCDONALD'S
Mississauga, ON
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations
  • Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage
  • Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.

Cooperative Education Student

TRILLIUM HEALTH PARTNERS
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Was given tasks to create videos after researching a certain topic
  • Had to create 3 final videos with my colleagues
  • Got to see all the different job opportunities
  • Helped develop my essential skills
  • Accumulated 80 hours of volunteer work.

Lifeguard Assistant

FRANK MCKECHNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Mississauga, ON
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations
  • Monitored surrounding environment constantly to watch for potential risks
  • Addressed reckless behavior by speaking firmly and restricting access to recreational areas when necessary
  • Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.

Newspaper Deliverer

MISSISSAUGA NEWS PAPER
Mississauga, ON
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Sorting out all the flyers by company once dropped off from the main office
  • Bundling them together in plastic wraps
  • To deliver the newspaper to 82 homes around our neighborhood.

Education

BACHELOR OF KINESIOLOGY -

Brock University
09.2026

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School
06.2022

with Honors -

San Lorenzo Catholic Elementary School
01.2018

Skills

  • Excellent listening skills
  • Very collaborative and work well with others
  • Great time management skills
  • Capable of independently working
  • Display high levels of critical thinking
  • Able to communicate ideas clearly
  • Very adaptable to any situation
  • Pool Safety
  • Pool Maintenance
  • Emergency Response
  • First Aid
  • NLS

References

References available upon request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School – September 2018 – 2022 High School Swimming Team Silver Medal Awardee - School delegate to ROPSSAA Swimming Competition at Etobicoke Olympium and Milton Sports Centre.
  • Francis Xavier Catholic Church – 2015-2016 Junior Youth Program – “EDGE” Community Service
  • Saviors of the World Catholic Church - Mississauga, On Altar Server – September 2015 – 2022 I am one of the lay assistants to a member of the clergy during a Christian liturgy I attend to supporting tasks at the altar such as fetching and carrying, ringing the altar bell, among other things. Participating Bowling, Laser Quest and other sports event programs by Altar Servers Group.

Timeline

Lifeguard

Great Wolf Lodge
09.2023 - Current

Pool Attendant

Sheraton Fallsview Hotels
05.2023 - 08.2023

Thru Team Member

MCDONALD'S
09.2021 - 02.2022

Cooperative Education Student

TRILLIUM HEALTH PARTNERS
02.2021 - 05.2021

Lifeguard Assistant

FRANK MCKECHNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE
07.2019 - 08.2019

Newspaper Deliverer

MISSISSAUGA NEWS PAPER
05.2018 - 08.2018

Event Staff Member

CARASSAUGA ANNUAL FESTIVAL
05.2017 - 06.2023

BACHELOR OF KINESIOLOGY -

Brock University

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School

with Honors -

San Lorenzo Catholic Elementary School
Jess D'souza