Kidcoover

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Available Caregivers

Najian Family: 1 Toddler

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An experienced caregiver is needed to support a Vancouver family with 1 toddler. The position is expected to commence as soon as possible. Childcare will take place in the employer’s home. Newcomers to Canada are Strongly Encouraged to Apply.

  • Criminal record check, Reference required, Vulnerable sector check
  • Public transportation is available; Travel expenses paid by employer (if applicable for travel)
  • Urban area, Work in employer’s/client’s home
  • Personal Skills: Reliability, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player, Excellent oral communication, Judgement, Flexibility
  • Additional Skills: Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents, Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties, Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens, Shop for food and household supplies.
  • Specific Skills: Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home, prepare food and change diapers for infants, Prepare infants and children for rest periods, keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children, tend to emotional well-being of children, supervise and care for children, prepare and serve nutritious meals, bathe, dress and feed infants and children, instruct children in personal hygiene and social development, organize, activities such as games and outings for children.
  • Certificates/Credentials Required: First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Hours: Full-Time
  • Wage: $12/hour
  • Prior experience desired.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $12.00 /hour

Required education:

  • High school or equivalent

Job Location:

  • Vancouver, BC

Required language:

  • English

Apply to najianfamily@kidcoover.com or call 604-239-0202 or come to our offices at 2906 W. Broadway in Vancouver, BC

Della

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Relevant Skills and Experience: I am a certified caregiver, trained specifically to provide in-home care to children, the elderly and those with special or high medical needs.  My prior training and responsibilities for childcare 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.  I am also experienced in housekeeping. For the elderly, my prior responsibilities have included:  preparing nutritious meals; bathing, dressing and personal grooming; bowel and bladder care; performing household-related errands; housekeeping and laundry; changing bed linens; monitoring day-to-day condition of the client; operating a lifting machine; assisting client with in-home dialysis equipment; assisting with administering medication and accompanying clients to activities and day programs.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   I bring enthusiasm to my role and believe the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of others is rewarding.  I believe that physical fitness is an important part of being a caregiver and maintain my health, for the well-being of the patient.

Certifications & Additional Skills:  I have a Caregiver Certificate and an Associate Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management.

Availability:  Immediately, pending offer.

Regional Preference:  Greater Vancouver.

Violet

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Relevant Skills and Experience: I am an experienced caregiver for infants and those with special needs.  I am presently supporting a Hong Kong-based teenage (18) who is wheelchair-bound. My responsibilities include:  assisting the young man with bathing, dressing and feeding; supervising, caring for and tending to his physical well-being; preparing and serving nutritious meals; organizing activities, games and outings for the young man; assisting with personal hygiene, as needed; and taking the young man to and from appointments and activities.  In my prior role, responsibilities included:  maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home for the child, including: newborn and infant care; bathing, dressing and feeding an infant; supervising, caring for and tending to the emotional well-being of the infant; and housekeeping.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   I believe that being a caregiver is a job that must be performed with the heart and requires being genuine in every act.  Caregivers must truly love their work.

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

Availability:  Immediately, pending offer.

Regional Preference:  Calgary – but flexible.

Emmie June

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Relevant Skills and Experience: I am an experienced caregiver for children, with particular experience caring for preschool and school-aged children.  I am presently supporting a Hong Kong-based family by caring for their 2 children (4 and 6 at commencement) and have prior experience supporting 2 additional families in Hong Kong with school-aged children.  In Jordan, I supported a family with 4 children, ranging in age from newborn to school-age.  My present and past responsibilities have been maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home for the children, including: infant and toddler care; bathing, dressing and feeding an infant; preparing bottles; supervising, caring for and tending to the emotional well-being of the children; preparing and serving nutritious meals; organizing, activities such as games and outings, taking children to and from school, appointments and activities; and general housekeeping.supervising, caring for and tending to the emotional well-being of the children; preparing and serving nutritious meals; organizing, activities such as games and outings, taking children to and from school, appointments and activities; and general housekeeping.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   Children are amazing and I am focused on giving them the attention and support they need for their intellectual and emotional development.  Caring for them brings so much joy to me – that it is difficult for me to consider it a “job.”

Certifications & Additional Skills:  Emedina has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

Availability:  Immediately, pending offer.

Regional Preference:  I am flexible, but have friends in Ontario.

Greta

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Relevant Skills and Experience: I am an experienced caregiver for children, with particular experience caring for school-aged children.  I am presently supporting a Hong Kong-based family by caring for their r twin, school-age children and maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home for the children, including: supervising, caring for and tending to the emotional well-being of the children; preparing and serving nutritious meals; organizing activities such as games and outings for children; instructing children in personal hygiene and social development; taking children to and from school, appointments and activities; and full housekeeping.  I am also a registered nurse and I have worked as an online English instructor.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   I believe that patience, humility and hard work are the core values of an experienced caregiver.  I also make it a priority to create a positive working environment for the family (as a caregiver) and my patients (as a nurse)

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

Availability:  Immediately, pending offer.

Regional Preference:  I am flexible, but have family living in Alberta.

Sheila

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Relevant Skills and Experience:  I am presently supporting a Hong-Kong based family as a caregiver for 2 children, ages 8 and 3.  My  responsibilities require me to be particularly attentive to the 3 year old, who underwent kidney surgery at the age of 6 months.  Prior to this role, I supported Hong Kong-based family as a caregiver for their 3 children:  10, 7 and 1.  The role ended when the family relocated to London.  My past and present responsibilities have included:  maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home for children, including: toddler care; bathing, dressing and feeding children; 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; taking children to and from school, appointments and activities; and assisting with homework and basic English instruction.  I am also experienced in housekeeping and grocery shopping.  Prior to Hong Kong, I was a caregiver in The Philippines and, over a 2 year period, cared for an infant and also preschool and school-age children.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   My approach to childcare is to be attentive but also compassionate.  I am very energetic and this really helps me to connect with young children that have an active lifestyle.

Certifications & Additional Skills:   Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

Regional Preference:  Canada

Merry

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Relevant Skills and Experience: Sherry is an experienced caregiver for children, with particular experience caring for preschoolers and school-age children.  She is presently a volunteer caregiver at my local church and have prior experience supporting a family in Hong Kong.  In Hong Kong, Sherry worked as a caregiver and domestic worker, caring for two school-aged children.  Her responsibilities included (and presently include):  maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home for the children supervising, caring for and tending to the emotional well-being of the children; preparing and serving nutritious meals; organizing, activities such as games and outings for children; instructing children in personal hygiene and social development; providing homework support; taking children to and from school, appointments and activities; and full housekeeping.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   Sherry believes that it is extremely important to form a connection with the family she is supporting and to communicate with them frequently.  Ensuring the physical and emotional security of  the child is most important to her – but what she loves most about being a caregiver is that children bring out her inner youth.  She finds such joy in the profession.

Certifications & Additional Skills:  Sherry holds an Associate certification in Hotel and Restaurant Management and also a Caregiver Certificate.

Availability:  Immediately, pending offer.

Regional Preference:  Alberta, Canada

Jana

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Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required

Years of Experience: 8 years experience as a caregiver.

Relevant Skills and Experience:   I am an experienced caregiver for children and the elderly.  Since 2012, I have supported a Brazilian Family, caring for their 6 year old; and (iii) an elderly husband and wife in Saudi Arabia for 2 years.  My prior roles include, supporting (i) a French Family 10 months, caring for their 2 children (ages 7 and 9) for 10 months (resigned because of poor treatment) and (ii) a Chinese Family for 2 years, caring for their 13 year old special needs child, who was unable to talk.   My 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.  I am an experienced housekeeper and enjoys cooking any cuisine.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   What I enjoy most about my roles is the opportunity to interact with the family.  To me, they are family and I enjoys supporting them with love and respect.  To me, the most important qualities in a caregiver are:  compassion, empathy, patience, reliability and trustworthiness.  Caregiving comes natural to me – I am committed to providing professional care, regardless of the age.  I get great satisfaction from the job.  It’s an opportunity to create positive change in my life and in their lives too.

Certifications & Additional Skills:   I hold a college degree in Computer Secretarial and a Caregiver Certificate.

Availability:  Upon offer.

Regional Preference:  British Columbia; Alberta