Elder Care in Ottawa, Ontario

MARGARET GOLDSTONE RPO Box 40141 2... Bank/Hunt Club, Ottawa, ON K1V 0W8 613-9... / [email protected] August 22nd, 2016 Dear Sir/Madam, I am submitting my resume in response to the position I have recently seen advertised. As evident by my resume, my background and experience indicate I am an excellent candidate for this position. I would like to take this opportunity to include some additional highlights of my experience. I take pride in my willingness to learn and to work hard. I have developed extensive people skills throughout my vast work experiences for over 20 years. I really enjoy working in team environment and I specialize in organizing events and activities for seniors and children. I am determined, reliable and adaptable. I value being a compassionate and trustworthy person. Most importantly I have a lot of patience, joy and gentleness. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you in advance for the time spent reviewing these documents and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Margaret Goldstone MARGARET GOLDSTONE RPO Box 40141 2... Bank/Hunt Club, Ottawa, ON K1V 0W8 613-9... / [email protected] OBJECTIVE To serve those who are in need of assistance with self care and living. PROFILE • More than 10 years’ experience providing care for babies, children, and seniors • First Aid/CPR certified • Alert, patient, kind, gentle with all those in my care • Natural ability to connect with people of all backgrounds • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills in French and English • Competent in coordinating medications for client • Able to facilitate recreational activities • Skilled at creating a variety of multicultural meals from scratch • Detailed oriented and aim for perfection in all duties • Knowledge of the city of Ottawa and surrounding area CAREGIVER/ NANNY EXPERIENCE • Responsible for children from 3 months to 10 years including twins • Caring for individuals with disabilities and mental illnesses • Caring for seniors up to 100 years young • Meal preparation and grocery shopping • Cleaning, laundry, Ironing, pet care and miscellaneous errands as requested • Driving children to nursery school and various activities, playgroups etc. • Coordinating play dates with other parents and caregivers • Providing extracurricular activities such as arts and crafts, etc. • Creating and maintaining flower and vegetable gardens WORK HISTORY 2014-201... Senior Caregiver, Private Residence, Calvano Family, Ottawa, ON 2012-201... Nanny, Private Residence, Clayton-Bowler Family, Ottawa, ON 2009-201... Nanny, Private Residence, Piché Family, Ottawa, ON 2001-200... Nanny, Private Residence, Brown Family, Ottawa, ON 1997-200... Nanny, Private Residence, Erskin Family, Ottawa, ON 2000 Quick Messenger Service, Delivery Service, Ottawa, ON VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Red Cross - Taught arts and crafts to War Veterans Private Residence - Caregiver for two senior citizen and landscape artist Private Residence - Caregiver of individuals with disabilities and mental illness EDUCATION 2014-201... Level C, First Aid/CPR Certificate 2012 WHIMIS Certificate 2009 Security Basics Certificate, Iron Horse Inc. 1989 Level 2 Certification, Para-Med Home Support Worker 1988 Special Art Certificate, High School of Commerce References available upon request