Lexi Howard

I have been babysitting for different families for 6 years. I have experience with children between the ages of 2-12. This job involves tending to the parents' needs and spending time with their children. I help by preparing meals, getting them ready for school, bedtime and taking them to their after school activities. I have experience with toddlers, changing nappies and being very present with their needs, maintaining close supervision and safety. I value creating a safe space for children and helping them to regulate emotions, welcoming all they experience by being a supportive and understanding presence. I love building close, trusting relationships with the children, being creative, having fun and getting active.

I was an assistant swim teacher for children between the ages of two and eight. This job involved constant supervision of the children in the pool, making sure they were safe, comfortable and happy. I taught different swimming strokes and techniques, helping younger children become familiar with being in the water. I provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase confidence and performance in my classes. I used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings and flotation devices to assist those who needed extra support. I implemented creative learning styles to make the classes enjoyable, exciting and fun. I really enjoyed being a swim teacher, spending time with young children while creating a safe space and encouraging them to love being in the water.

This job involved; waiting tables, working at the cash register, serving a variety of food and drinks, setting and clearing tables, closing up the space, putting through customers orders, greeting customers, discussing the specials, maintaining customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins, remaining calm when dealing with difficult customers, cleaning server areas, collaborating with kitchen staff for customers with special requests with their orders and updating the customers on wait times for their food. I really like working in hospitality and creating an environment where people can enjoy themselves and have a nice experience.

This role involved learning and maintaining proficiency in first responder skills such as first aid and CPR, close and attentive observation of the environment to make sure all people were safe. I also learned to identify signs of distress, appropriate techniques to address distress to offer support and safety and to identify unsafe conditions in the environment such as potential dangers, storms and rip currents.