Shanna Mombourquette
Guelph,ON
Summary
A Compassionate and certified PSW, with 11 years of experience.
Who possesses a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in every day needs.
Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
As well as...
A certified swim coach, with experience directing kids and assisting head coaches.
Expert at restating lesson information, applying rules and working kids of different ages.
Team-minded when collaborating with others and implementing set lesson plans and activities.
Passionate about mentoring kids to build sustainable training and positive attitudes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Educational Assistant
Wellington Catholic District School Board
10.2023 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create positive classroom atmospheres that are conducive to learning.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Enhanced classroom management through implementing positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
Swim Coach
Guelph Marlins Aquatic Club
10.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Alleviated athlete stress and boosted overall enthusiasm for long practices through positive attitude and motivational techniques.
- Coached youth aged 9 to 12 for competitive swim team and oversaw participation in 5-6 events/swim meets annually.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
Deck Supervisor for Learn to Swim Lessons
Guelph Marlins Aquatic Club
10.2021 - Current
- Take attendance for instructors and children in learn to swim groups
- Make sure everyone is where they need to be
- Supervise and help teach new skills to instructors to have them applied to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carry out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Uses critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to parents, handled challenging situations with ease.
- get into the water and help where its needed
Personal Support
Eden House Care Facility
12.2008 - 01.2019
- Caring for individuals during periods of incapacitation, convalescence or family disruption
- Administering bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in movement, bathing, personal hygiene, dressing and undressing in a professional manner
- Feeding or assisting in feeding clients
- Performing routine health-related duties such as changing non-sterile dressings, administering medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of home care agency supervisor or nurse
- Providing elderly clients with companionship and personal care
- Provide personal care service according to directions on the established care plan, ensuring that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Caregiver/Program Leader
Live in nanny
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Solely responsible for managing most aspects of the daily and weekly scheduling for three (3) children (2 five year olds and 1 six year old)
- Duties included scheduling of activities, crafts and outings for the kids
- Planning and preparation of healthy meal plan and scheduled snacks
- Liaised with teachers with academic requirements
- Provided swimming instruction during seasonal months and planned outings to promote physical activity and fitness awareness
- First Aid Certified for readiness.
Assistant Coach
Orangeville otters swim club
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Coach and mentor to children in junior and senior levels, also included masters swimmers
- Head coach of the skills groups offering exceptional training programs and stroke development techniques for non-competitive swimmers aged 6-12
- Developed personal training programs for individual swimmers to further progression and development of stroke specialties
- Trained master/varsity level swimmers in strength training and long course racing
- Orangeville business improvement area–
Office Assistant
01.2006 - 11.2007
- Performed daily activities to include reception, filing, sourcing event information, reports, scheduling of internal meetings and requirements.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Personal Support Worker
Medix School – London
London, ON06.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Visual Merchandising And Fitness And Nutrition
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ONHigh School Diploma -
St. James Catholic High School
Guelph, ON06.2003
Skills
- Team Bonding
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Personal Care Support
- Behavior Redirection
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom support
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Special Education Support
Accomplishments
- Demonstrated capacity to assist with personal care, feeding, dressing, undressing, and walking residents
Certification
- coaching 101 ( swim coach certification)
- PSW- Personal support Worker
- CPR/First aid trained
- bronze cross and bronze medallion
- St. John Brebeuf parish Council award- 2003
Timeline
Supply Educational Assistant
Wellington Catholic District School Board
10.2023 - Current
Swim Coach
Guelph Marlins Aquatic Club
10.2021 - Current
Deck Supervisor for Learn to Swim Lessons
Guelph Marlins Aquatic Club
10.2021 - Current
Personal Support
Eden House Care Facility
12.2008 - 01.2019
Caregiver/Program Leader
Live in nanny
01.2006 - 06.2008
Assistant Coach
Orangeville otters swim club
01.2006 - 06.2008
Office Assistant
01.2006 - 11.2007
Certificate of Completion - Personal Support Worker
Medix School – London
Some College (No Degree) - Visual Merchandising And Fitness And Nutrition
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
St. James Catholic High School
- coaching 101 ( swim coach certification)
- PSW- Personal support Worker
- CPR/First aid trained
- bronze cross and bronze medallion
- St. John Brebeuf parish Council award- 2003
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