Léo Dolenko
Ottawa
Summary
Team-oriented, experienced, and ready to contribute to any situation that might arise. Professional experience in many situations/jobs, with hard work and problem-solving being at the forefront of each one. Always energetic, friendly, and ready to interact with others regardless of background.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Ottawa Civic Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
- Guide people who need help finding their appointment/family members
- Comfort/visit patients who need someone to talk to in the emergency room
- Work with fellow volunteers to ensure the best hospital visit possible for patients
Visiting Volunteer
EntourAGE-uOttawa
09.2024 - Current
- Visit a senior citizen living with dementia twice a week
- Learn about dementia and the people living with the disease
- Participate in activities and interact with the senior throughout the visits
- Maintain a professional and easygoing composure, despite some dramatic/intense situations
- Ensure the safety of the senior while I am visiting
Vice President of Bilingualism
Canvas for Change-uOttawa
09.2024 - Current
- Translate all media in the club into French
- Engage with the Francophone community at uOttawa to bring more attention to our club
- Collaborate with fellow club executives to ensure smooth operations and fun events
- Propose ideas and details for future club events
Lifeguard
Poolworks
06.2024 - Current
- 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 the pool area and enforcing rules
- Monitored the safety of guests in and around the swimming pool
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis
Lifeguard and Senior Swim Instructor
Dovercourt
03.2022 - Current
- I have worked weekly since March of 2022 at Dovercourt as both a lifeguard and swim instructor
- 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 the pool area and enforcing rules.
- Support younger swim instructors while they teach
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns
- Teach swimming to people of all ages, cultures, and financial situations
Volunteer Usher and Cashier
Ottawa Family Cinema
09.2019 - Current
- Helped with the reopening since they changed locations due to COVID issues.
- Provided exceptional guest service, answering questions about the venue and directing patrons to their seats.
- Worked with other staff members to facilitate the smooth flow of operations.
- Directed ticket holders to seats and facility locations.
Activities Volunteer
Embassy West Senior Living
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Volunteered at this senior living home as much as I could during 2022 (COVID restrictions still applied)
- Gained experience with customer service and patient care as I helped run fun activities and chatted with the seniors at the home
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to transport seniors and ensure safety
- Learned about different backgrounds and life stories from senior residents, including a community of Inuit seniors
Education
Honors Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04-2027
High School Diploma -
Nepean High School
Ottawa, ON06-2023
Skills
- Collaboration
- Bilingual language proficiency (French, English)
- Multitasking
- Calm and friendly demeanor
- Adaptability to new/intense situations
- Work well with all ages
- Professionalism
- Customer service
- Planning
- Giving/receiving constructive feedback
- Organization
- Punctuality
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- Lifesaving Society: National Lifeguard-Pool.
Recertified 13/01/24
- Lifesaving Society: Airway Management.
Recertified 21/02/24
- Lifesaving Society: Swim Instructor.
Recertified 27/03/24
- Ottawa Paramedic Service: Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED
Recertified 27/02/22
Interests
- Playing hockey at university or outdoors
- Piano and music theory (10 years of experience)
- Photography
- Healthcare
- Swimming and other recreational sports
- Biology and immunology
- Hiking through mountain trails
Timeline
Volunteer
Ottawa Civic Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Visiting Volunteer
EntourAGE-uOttawa
09.2024 - Current
Vice President of Bilingualism
Canvas for Change-uOttawa
09.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Poolworks
06.2024 - Current
Lifeguard and Senior Swim Instructor
Dovercourt
03.2022 - Current
Activities Volunteer
Embassy West Senior Living
03.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer Usher and Cashier
Ottawa Family Cinema
09.2019 - Current
- Lifesaving Society: National Lifeguard-Pool.
Recertified 13/01/24
- Lifesaving Society: Airway Management.
Recertified 21/02/24
- Lifesaving Society: Swim Instructor.
Recertified 27/03/24
- Ottawa Paramedic Service: Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED
Recertified 27/02/22
Honors Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of Ottawa
High School Diploma -
Nepean High School
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