To Whom it may concern;
Thank you for reading my profile, and introductory letter.
Children and seniors relate very well to me, as I am a kind, responsible, efficient, and a reliable Care-Giver.
The 85 year old woman I care-give for at present, requires assistance to walk, and perform the necessities of life. She has had several mini strokes, a degenerative neurological condition affecting her speech, and progressive dementia. I enjoy being part of her life, and witness to her determination to carry on despite her conditions. She also has partial paralysis, and difficulty with physical movement, and although she requires assistance, her mental capacity is often intact. In conjunction with the manual provided by her physical therapist, we follow it and improvise on exercises every day, practice walking with her walker, and speaking. Support, and tender loving care meeting her daily needs, to me, are the ingredients to a successful relationship in Senior Care-Giving. Currently, I am with her 5 evenings per week, 3-11pm, and work in the beautiful Kingsway area. Incidentally, she also has other personal support workers in the morning 9-11am, and 1-2pm on a rotational basis. This lady enjoys the rotation and different people she meets daily, which gives her a great sense of social interaction, although a few of us are consistent staples in her schedule.
Incidentally, I am not available for another contract at this time, however, thought to write this letter to let other families know what they can expect in caring for their children and seniors.
My other experience includes volunteer teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) through the Metropolitan Separate School Board in Toronto, an Honors B. A. from York University (International Economics Major and French Minor), Lifeguard training/certification (Bronze Medallion), and Smart Serve food safe certification, and First Aid and emergency trainingcertification (having been a flight attendant for 2 world class airlines). Also, I tutored beginner piano to 2 children in the Beach, and I am an on-going classical piano student, grades 6-8 conservatory level, taught by a director and concert pianist at Universal Music. I speak conversational French and maintain it through a social I was referred by the Francophone Society of Ontario. I have access to public transit, drive and own a Jeep vehicle.
My resume and references will be provided at our scheduled interview/meet & greet. My hourly rate is currently $20 (no deductions) and I work as an independent, self-employed contractor providing you receipts (my accountant handles my deductions each year through my company HomeCare International Ltd. My rate is less than Spectrum, CCAC or other private agencies.
Thank you again for your time, and best of luck finding a Care-Giver that meets your loved ones needs.
Sincerely,
Derra St. Denis
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