Initially, I journeyed to Canada as an international student, enrolling in a Business program with the aim to enhance my skills and broaden my career prospects. Being an international student brought with it a myriad of challenges, the most prominent one being the need to support my own financial needs independently. With little choice available, I found myself embarking on a journey in the homecare and babysitting industry, a path that has turned out to be my first job and one that I continue to walk on.
I dove headfirst into this line of career, understanding the crucial need for safety in this field. I started the journey by getting trained for a First Aid Certificate, which was a mandatory requirement for this job role. Shortly after, I secured a full-time position working for a family, a commitment that lasted for two enriching years.
During this tenure, my primary responsibilities included taking care of two boys, aged 10 and 7. The older one was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, which necessitated that I meticulously adhere to the daily routine laid out by their parents. This comprised of helping out with his therapy and strictly maintaining his daily routine.
Simultaneously, I also managed the needs of the 7-year-old, assisting him with his homework while also making time to bond with him by playing games and interacting. Additionally, I undertook various household chores, which included, but weren't limited to, light housekeeping, cooking, and meal preparation.
Unfortunately, the family was originally from the United States and had to relocate back there for good, thus ending my time with them. At present, I am working with a 24-year-old patient who suffers from cerebral palsy and is non-verbal. Her mental and physical health conditions require intensive care, and I cater to all her daily needs. This includes preparing her feed, administering medicines, giving bed baths, aiding with bathroom needs, tracking her catheter and gt tube, keeping her belongings organized, light housekeeping, and much more.
Despite the satisfaction this role brings me, I find myself being compelled to look for a new job due to an impending move to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Given my extensive experience in caregiving, I am confident that I can bring a lot to the table.
I came in Canada as an international student in Business program, and as an international student who needs to support her own financial needs, I started working in homecare/babysitting industry as my first job until now. I have trained for First Aid Certificate as it was required and started working for a family full-time for two years. I took care of two boys, ages 10 and 7, the 10 year old has a spectrum autism, I have followed the routine that the parents have asked me to do daily, helped with their child's therapy and played and helped with the homework with the 7 year old. Also did light housework and cooked and prepared their meals. But sadly I had to part ways with them as they are originally from States and had to go back there for good. Now I am currently working with a new patient who is 24 year old, non-verbal and has cerebral palsy. I attend all her daily needs (preparing feed, administering medicines, bed bath, shower, bathroom needs, tracking catheter and gt tube, organizing her stuff, light housekeeping and many more), the reason I am looking for a new job is I am about to move soon in Winnipeg, Manitoba.