Elder Care in Toronto, Ontario

Caregiver is a broad term given to professionals who provide personal and emotional support to people who cannot look after themselves. Caregivers work with children and adults depending on their individual work setting. The term “caregiver” is mostly used for people who provide non-medical services to the elderly or children even though a caregiver might work in any setting. I would like to be considered for the Live-In Caregiver position with your family. I learned of this opportunity through the CanadianNanny...... My compassionate nature combined with my associate degree in Nursing and years of hands-on experience in personal care makes me a perfect candidate for this position. I have the potential to become a vital member of your family. During my education and experience, I have gained strong skills in providing nursing services to elderly people. I assisted with the basic activities of daily living of elderly people at a separate residence. In addition, I am expert in running errands, helping clients in regular exercises, providing companionship and preparing nutritious meals for them. Besides, I am expert in monitoring the client’s diet, giving assistance with bathing and grooming and helping with toileting. My high level of concentration and excellent caring skills enable me to help the elderly to maintain mobility through light work and walking. I also have a demonstrated ability to assist cognitive functioning through various methods such as conversation, memory drills and books. I am enthusiastic about the Live-In Caregiver position and to work with your family. I look forward to meeting with you in order to discuss more about this position and relate my skills with your requirements. To see if an interview can be arranged. Sincerely, Nic ***Assist with walking and light exercise ***Plan and prepare meals, followed by clean-up ***Monitor food expiration dates, make future meals ***Make beds and change linens, as needed ***Light housekeeping to include dusting and vacuuming ***Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming ***Laundry and ironing ***Take out garbage ***Run errands (pickup prescriptions, dry cleaning) ***Engage in physical and mental exercises ***Provide medication reminders ***Escort on appointments (hair salon, physical therapy, etc.) ***Escort to religious services or events ***Maintain calendar and organize mail ***Companionship