Kidcoover

Kidcoover

Available Caregivers

Katherine

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Relevant Skills and Experience: I am an experienced caregiver for children and also an elementary school teacher, with particular experience caring for and educating toddlers and student in grades 1, 2 and 3.  I am presently supporting a Hong Kong-based family as a caregiver for their 3 year old child.  My present responsibilities include:  maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home for a toddler child, including: physical care; bathing, dressing and feeding/child; supervising, caring for and tending to the emotional well-being of the child; preparing and serving nutritious meals; organizing, activities such as games and outings for the child; instructing the child in personal hygiene and social development; and taking the child to and from school, appointments and activities.  I am also experienced in housekeeping and meal preparation.  As a primary school teacher in The Philippines, my responsibilities included: planning activities that stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills; managing classroom sizes of 20+ students; communicating with parents on a regular basis, via annual assessments, quarterly meetings, monthly phone conversations; designing and following a complete teaching plan; teaching the alphabet and numeracy, reading and other primary education fundamentals, along with personal, social and emotional skills; organizing learning materials and resources; ensuring that students were welcomed into a positive environment conducive to learning; and establishing positive relationships with students and providing tutoring when necessary.

I have also worked as a volunteer caregiver for an elderly person in The Philippines.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   What I enjoy most about being a caregiver is the one-on-one experience I have with children.  This is what led me to be a school teacher.  Being a good caregiver requires loving what you do – and I’m passionate about my work.

Certifications & Additional Skills:  I have Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

Availability:  Immediately upon offer.

Regional Preference:  Canada

Janie

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Years of Experience: 9 years of experience as a nanny in Dubai and Hong Kong, with experience supporting Western families.

Present Work Status:   Since 2016, Janie has supported a Hong Kong-based family, caring for their newborn child.

Relevant Skills and Experience:  Janie is an experienced caregiver for children, with particular experience in caring for newborn, infant, toddler and school age children.  Her prior roles include, supporting (i) a Dubai-based British family, caring for infant child for nearly 3 years and (ii) a Dubai-based family from South Africa, caring for their their 3 year old and 7 year old children for nearly 4 years.  Janie’s past responsibilities have included:  maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home for children, including: newborn and infant care; bathing, dressing and feeding an infant/child; supervising, caring for and tending to the emotional well-being of children; preparing and serving nutritious meals; organizing, activities such as games and outings for children; instructing children in personal hygiene and social development; and taking children to and from school, appointments and activities.  Janie is also experienced in housekeeping and supporting Western Families.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:

Janie has a very compassionate nature and very focused on her caregiver responsibilities.  She believes that patience is the most valuable asset of a caregiver and also believes that honesty and openness or important to this role.

Certifications & Additional Skills:   She holds a;  (i) Bachelor of Science in Marketing (Philippines); (ii) Caregiver Certificate (Philippines); and (iii) Health Care Services Certificate (Philippines)

Availability:  Upon offer

Regional Preference:  Vancouver, BC or anywhere in Manitoba.

Leann

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Relevant Skills and Experience: I am an experienced caregiver for children and presently supporting  family in Hong Kong.  My present and past responsibilities have included maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home for children (ranging in age from toddler to teenager), including: toddler care; bathing, dressing and feeding a toddler; supervising, caring for and tending to the emotional well-being of children; preparing and serving nutritious meals; organizing, activities such as games and outings for children; preparing the children for rest; instructing children in personal hygiene and social development; taking children to and from school, appointments and activities; and housekeeping.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   My prior employers have told me that they like how I engage and connect with the children; and also manage the household.  They feel a sense of trust when I am supporting them and for that reason I am very thankful for this experience.  Caring for children is a rewarding job and I feel I have a lot to contribute.

Certifications & Additional Skills:  I have a Bachelor of Science in Commerce.

Availability:  Immediately, pending offer.

Regional Preference:  Flexible; I have friends living in Edmonton and Vancouver.

Celia

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Relevant Skills and Experience: I am an experienced caregiver for children and the elderly, with particular experience caring for young toddlers.  My prior roles include work as (i) an elderly caregiver; and (ii) a caregiver for a 1 year old child.  My past responsibilities as a child caregiver have included:  maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home for a child; full physical care of the toddler; bathing, dressing and feeding a young child; supervising, caring for and tending to the emotional well-being of the child; preparing and serving nutritious meals for a child; engaging a toddler in educational play and developmental activities; and supporting the personal hygiene and social development of a young child.  My past responsibilities as an elder caregiver have included:  preparing nutritious meals; bathing, dressing and personal grooming; performing household-related errands; housekeeping and laundry; changing bed linens; monitoring day-to-day condition of the client; assisting with administering medication and accompanying clients to activities and day programs, as required.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   Employers often tell me that my compassion for the client and my unending patience are my most admirable attributes.  I genuinely love children and have a commitment to preserve the dignity of all elderly persons I care for.

Certifications & Additional Skills:  I have a Bachelor of Science in Transportation Management and a Caregiver Certificate.

Availability:  Immediately, pending offer.

Regional Preference:  Canada

Martha

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Years of Experience: Martha has worked as a nurse since 2010.

Present Work Status:   Martha is presently working as a staff nurse in Saudi Arabia and has a wide range of responsibilities.

Relevant Skills and Experience:  Martha is a registered nurse, presently working in Saudi Arabia.  Her prior roles include, work as (i) a private duty nurse in Manila (Philippines) for a post-kidney-transplant patient; and (ii) private duty care provider for an elderly woman in San Fernando City (Philippines) with multiple chronic diseases.  Martha’s present and past responsibilities have included:  monitoring day-to-day condition of the patient; assisting client with in-home dialysis equipment; administering medication; performing evaluations and testing under physician supervision; taking patient vital signs; assisting with personal hygiene, bowel and bladder care; maintaining patient documentation; and assisting physicians with surgical procedures.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   Martha enjoys her work as a nurse, as it requires her to think quickly, work diligently and follow instructions do promote the overall well-being of the patient.  She believes that work as a caregiver will be a unique opportunity to care for others by contributing her nursing background.

Certifications & Additional Skills:  Martha holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Union Christian College (Philippines)

Regional Preference:  Canada

Cila

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Relevant Skills and Experience.  A former special education (3.5 yrs) and guidance counselor (6 mos), I have over a decade of experience as a youth counselor and activity manager on cruise ships (presently with Norwegian).  My desire to be a caregiver is rooted in her deep understanding of, and enthusiasm for, children of all ages.  I possess the physical and emotional agility to support children in dynamic and challenging environments and would like to contribute that experience to a long-term career supporting an active family.    My  responsibilities have included:  maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children, supervising, caring for and tending to the emotional and physical needs of the children; directing children in eating, resting and toileting; creating, organizing and engaging children in age-appropriate activities; intervening when a conflict arises or when a child needs extra attention or assistance in order to enjoy the activities; communicating with parents in a tactful and courteous manner.  As a Red Cross certified childcare specialist and caregiver, she is formally trained to manage the health and safety of infants and children of all ages.  My own personal experience includes the care of her my own two children, during their early childhood.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:  I love engaging with people, especially children.  I speak fluent English and am very comfortable with Western families.

Certifications & Additional Skills:   Red Cross Childcare Training (3 weeks), required by cruiselines; Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Bachelor of Science in Medical Technologies.

Kayla

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Relevant Skills and Experience: I am an experienced and formally-trained caregiver, presently working in Kuwait as a marketing associate.  I am presently focused on returning to a career (as a caregiver) that has long represented my true strengths.  In a recent role as a caregiver, my responsibilities included: accompanying clients to medical appointments; preparing nutritious meals; grocery shopping; dressing and personal grooming; performing household-related errands; light housekeeping; changing bed linens; monitoring day-to-day condition of the client; assisting with administering medication; and accompanying clients to activities and day programs.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   What I appreciate the most about being a caregiver is that the environment is dynamic.  The elderly have so much to offer us and I appreciate the opportunity to serve them, as it brings me great satisfaction (and joy).

Certifications & Additional Skills:  I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Caregiver Certificate.

Availability:  Immediately, pending offer.

Regional Preference:  Canada

Nila

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Relevant Skills and Experience: I am  a nurse, presently working as an English teacher to Korean students here in The Philippines.  As Head Resident Instructor, this role also requires that I serve as an on-call nurse ot the students here (as needed).  My prior roles include, work as a medical secretary, where my responsibilities included:  reception; preparing medical correspondence and reports; and patient intake and scheduling. I have also volunteered as a hospital nurse, where my responsibilities included: triage-related tasks and intake assessment; administering basic life support procedures, as necessary; administering first aid to patients; collecting laboratory specimens; supporting and facilitating diagnostic procedures; and providing patients and families with discharge instructions.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   I am passionate about caring for children and take a great interest in their physical and intellectual development.  As a trained nurse, I am also very interested in supporting those that have high medical needs or are in need of constant in-home care.   I believe that the most important attributes of a caregiver include:  patience, understanding the culture of the family that you support, endurance and stamina.  Caregivers must be physically healthy and mentally prepared.

Certifications & Additional Skills:  I have a Bachelor of Arts in Nursing.

Availability:  Immediately, pending offer.

Regional Preference:  Alberta, Canada – but flexible.