Elder Care in Toronto, Ontario

. Compassionate caregiver, companion with experience serving elderly and seniors with minor dementia issues with daily activities and household tasks. Creative, patient, energetic. Skilled at managing schedules and keeping clients as active as possible. Sensitive to cultural roots and beliefs. Highlights Care plan adherence Companionship, Games, Crafts Safety – conscious ​ - ​Light physical activity encouragement Light housekeeping (kitchen after meals)​ Scheduling Meal preparation​ -​Health/food information Reading​​​​ Help with errands and appointments Experience Senior’s Program Manager 10/08/20... to 10/08/20... First Portuguese Community Centre, Toronto • Responsible for organizing daily activities for the seniors. • Engage clients with gentle activities, including taking walks, working puzzles and crafts. • Offer information on various issues relating to the clients needs • Interpret for seniors on matters such as doctor’s appointments, transportation, and other activities. • Provide companionship to clients in need for emotional well-being. • Help serving lunch and snacks. • Organize arts and crafts. • Simple reading exercises. • Talks on healthy eating. Private Caregiver Companion - Montréal 01/01/20... to 30/11/ 2... • Assisted client with healthy meal preparation and kitchen cleaning. • Followed care plan and safety practices all time. • Reminded client of medication schedules. • Read to client and taught simple crafts. • Engaged in light exercises. • Listen to the client, provided companionship and engaged each in simple activities. • Short walks in the CPR/First AID 2012 Events/Speaking Engagements: “Cultural Roundtable on Aging”, March, 2016, at Ryerson University’s organized by the Toronto Council on Aging; Culture and Seniors at the Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District, May 2016; "Bridging the Gap" Planning Forum on June, 2016; Languages: English, French, Portuguese