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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

Mariana

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Relevant Skills and Experience:  Mariana is an experienced caregiver, with a preference for supporting families with young children (infants/toddlers/preschoolers).  Since 2015, she has supported a family in Qatar, caring for their toddler daughter.  Prior to this role she cared for 2 boys (ages 6 and 9) for over 2 year.  Her past responsibilities have included:  maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home for children, including: newborn and infant 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; and taking children to and from school, appointments and activities.  Mariana is also very experienced in housekeeping.

Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   Mariana is a professional caregiver and is passionate about her work:  “I’m interested in working in Canada because I’m seeking a challenge, in a culture and in a country that values hard work.  I like that there is a career opportunity for someone to work as a professional caregiver there.”  She has strong communication skills and extensive familiarity with young children:  “I enjoy newborns and I especially enjoy the stage which they become most active – toddlers and active young children.  I truly enjoy watching them grow and, as a mother, I can appreciate each stage of their development.” Mariana has 4 children of her own.

Certifications & Additional Skills:   Mariana holds a MIdwifery Certificate and Caregiver Certificate.

Availability:  Immediately, upon offer

Regional Preference:  Vancouver

JOY: Full-Time & Driving (VANCOUVER ONLY)

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  • Years of Experience: More than 13 years.
  • Work Eligibility:  Permanent Resident.
  • Present Work Status:   Joy is interested in a full-time role with a Vancouver family.  Her most recent family has school-age children and, therefore, no longer in need of full-time support.
  • Prior Roles: For the past 4 years, Joy has cared for 2 boys; at the commencement of the role they were 3 years old and 5 months old.  Prior to this role (2009-2011), she cared for two boys, ages 3 and 5 at the commencement of the role.  From 2007-2009, she cared for a 4.5 year old girl and a 3 year old boy and from 2005-2007, she cared for an 11 month old girl.  Upon her arrival in Canada (2002-2005), she worked as a live-in caregiver and cared  for two children:  a 14 month old boy and a 3 year old girl.  Her responsibilities across these roles have included the physical care and emotional well-being of the children, including:  feeding, bathing, diapering, dressing, potty-training support, meal preparation and engaging them in play and developmental activities. Joy’s responsibilities have also included driving and accompanying children to activities and organizing outings and play dates.
    Relevant Skills and Experience:   Joy has extensive experience working caring for children of all ages, from infancy through school-age.  She is extremely knowledgeable about caring for children in the context of Vancouver and is a valued member of each family that she supports.
  • Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:  Joy is very kind, energetic, and very engaging with children and parents alike.  She is passionate about caring for children and has a depth of experience that has proven extremely valuable to her past employers.
  • Certifications & Additional Skills:   CPR; Driver’s Licence.
  • Availability:  Full-Time
    Regional Preference:  City of Vancouver
  • Hourly Rate:  (Please Request)

MARIA A. – Mondays Only

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  • Work Eligibility: Permanent Resident
  • Years of Experience: 14 years of experience as a caregiver and housekeeper.
    Present Work Status:   Maria is available for on-call childcare and housekeeping support.
    Relevant Skills and Experience:  Maria is an experienced caregiver for children and the elderly with particular experience caring for infants.  Her prior roles include supporting: (i) a Vancouver-based family as a caregiver for their child (6 months at commencement) for 4 years; (ii) a 94 year old client in West Vancouver for 5 years; (ii) a Vancouver-based family as a caregiver for their child (1 year old at commencement); and (ii) a Taiwan-based family as a caregiver for their 3 children (newborn at commencement) for 6 years.  Her past childcare responsibilities have included:  maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home for the child, including: newborn, infant and toddler care; bathing, dressing and feeding an infant/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 children; instructing the children in in personal hygiene and social development; and taking the children to and from school, appointments and activities.  Maria Cecilia also is experienced in housekeeping.  As a caregiver for the elderly, Maria’s responsibilities have included:  accompanying client to medical appointments; preparing nutritious meals; grocery shopping; 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.
  • Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   Maria is patient and dedicated to her assignments. She has a strong work ethic, values honesty and faces challenges with a positive attitude.
    Certifications & Additional Skills:   First Aid, CPR & FoodSafe; Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Banking (Philippines)
  • Availability:  Mondays; Evening babysitting.
  • Regional Preference:  Greater Vancouver

JUDITH C.: Sponsorship Required (Twins experience; also speaks Spanish; Driver)

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The following caregiver is a Temporary Foreign Worker, PRESENTLY IN CANADA and in need of a new employer/sponsor under as an In-Home Caregiver.

  • Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required
  • Present Work Status:   Judith is available to support a local family; sponsorship required.
  • Relevant Skills and Experience:  Judith is an experienced caregiver for young children, with particular experience caring for children, newborn to 5 years old.  Judith also has experience caring for infant twins.  In her most recent role, she supported a North Vancouver family as a live-in caregiver for their infant twins and toddler (3 children in total). In Mexico, she worked at a Montessori school for 5 years, caring for and teaching children, ages 2 to 5.  Her 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.
  • Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   Judith has a genuine love for children and is dedicated to providing them with highest level of care.  Excellence is her standard.
  • Certifications & Additional Skills:   Judith studied Computer Systems Engineering at Chihuahua University; She has also studied early childhood education in Mexico; Judith holds a Canadian Driver’s License.
  • Availability:  Upon offer
  • Regional Preference:  Greater Vancouver

Edna – Richmond (Part-Time, Evenings)

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  • Years of Caregiving Experience:  17 years caregiver experience (7.5 years experience in Canada).
  • Work Eligibility:  Open Work Permit, Permanent Resident
  • Present Work Status:  Edna is working in a full-time role during the day and available 5pm-9pm
  • Relevant Skills and Prior Experience:  For almost 4  years, Edna has supported a young family in Richmond as a live-in caregiver.  She is quite committed to the role, however the family is relocating to Italy.  Edna is unable to relocate with them, as she has a residency requirement that must be satisfied as a permanent resident of Canada.  Prior to her present role, Edna supported a Burnaby-based family.  Before arriving in Canada, Edna supported 2 families in Hong Kong.  From 1993 to 1998, she was a domestic helper and took care of a 7 year old boy and a 6 month old baby (ages at commencement of role).  She was also responsible for caring for the elderly parents of her employers.  Then from 1998 to 2005 she returned to the Philippines to support her own family.  She returned to Hong Kong once more in 2005 and supported a family there by caring for their newborn baby and assuming all domestic responsibilities. She remained with this family until she moved to Canada in 2009 under the live-in caregiver program, to support a Burnaby-based family with twin toddlers, including a special needs child.
  • Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   Edna’s experience is solid and she is passionate about supporting families with the highest level of care.  She is searching for a role in which she can invest herself and form a strong connection with the family for a long period of time.  She is competent and has a wide range of experience.  Importantly, she has a glimmering personality and incorporates kindness and compassion into all that she does.
  • Reference excerpts:   “Edna has done so much more than merely supervise my children.  She has been teaching my daughter to draw and to read letters.  She taught my son to cook his own breakfast and lunch to take to school, helping him become independent.”  “Edna has shown great ability to remain calm at all times when dealing with a difficult child or occasional tantrum.”  She has always taken every necessary to protect my children, and I feel no anxiety when she takes the children to the park to play, where I know she will appropriately supervise them and keep them from harm.”
  • Availability:  5pm-9pm Weekedays

Ramona

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  • Years of Experience: 9 years of experience as a nanny in Vancouver; 2 years experience in elder care in Taiwan.
  • Work Eligibility:  Permanent Resident.
  • Present and Recent Caregiver Work:   Ramona is one Kidcoover’s most requested nannies and is concluding a 3 month assignment supporting a Kitsilano-based family, caring for their toddler and infant sons.  She has also recently provided newborn/parent-helper support to a Vancouver-based family.  Prior to this, Ramona was a long-term, live-in nanny with an established family here in Vancouver.  The family returned to Hong Kong in June 2016.
  • Relevant Skills and Experience:  Ramona is highly experienced in 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 and to appointments.
  • Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   Ramona has a very positive disposition and very experienced in caring for children.  She has strong communication skills and has extensive familiarity with many stages of development.
  • Certifications & Additional Skills:   She holds a midwifery certificate from The Philippines.
  • Availability:  Full-time and babysitting.
  • Regional Preference:  City of Vancouver

LILY G (Driver): Part-Time

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  • Years of Experience: 12 years of childcare experience.
  • Present Work Status:   Lily is presently available to work as a caregiver or housekeeper on an on-call or part-time basis.
  • Relevant Skills and Experience: Over her career, Lily has cared for children, ranging in age from newborn to school-age.  Most recently, she was the summer-break caregiver for 2 school-age children here in Vancouver.  Her 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.  Lily is also an experienced housekeeper.
  • Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:  Lily is an experienced caregiver and very attentive to the needs of children. Her priorities are keeping children engaged and keeping the household balanced.
  • Certifications & Additional Skills:   Lily holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce; Lily drives and has a vehicle.
  • Availability:  Immediately, subject to existing schedule.
  • Regional Preference:  Vancouver

BLAINIE: Live-In (Sponsorship Required)

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The following caregiver is a Temporary Foreign Worker, PRESENTLY IN CANADA and in need of a new employer/sponsor under as an In-Home Caregiver.

  • Work Eligibility:  Sponsorship required (Work Permit Change to New Employer)
  • Present Work Status:   Blainie is presently supporting a family in Oakville, Ontario as a live-in caregiver to their 6 year old and the family has reduced her hours, as only part-time help is needed.
  • Relevant Skills and Experience:  Blainie is an experienced caregiver for children, with particular experience caring for school-age children and toddlers.  Her prior caregiver roles include, supporting (i) a Hong Kong-based family as a caregiver for their kindergartener; and (ii) a Kuwait-based family as a caregiver for their school-age children.  For the last 8 months she has  also worked as a part-time as a caregiver for 2 year old twins.  Her past and present 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.  Blainie is also accustomed to full-housekeeping responsibilities.
  • Personal Attributes Relevant to the Position:   Blainie radiates joy and has a very positive demeanour.  She is passionate about caring for children of all ages and enjoys active household.  Her interpersonal and communication skills are strong.
  • Certifications & Additional Skills:   Blainie holds a 2 year certificate in Computer Science Programming.
  • Availability:  Upon offer
  • Regional Preference:  Flexible