My name is Nishanthi, a 55-year-old woman originally from Sri Lanka, now residing in Richmond Hill, Toronto. I am a dedicated healthcare professional, with over 10 years of experience, offering services in elder and disabled care. My passion for caregiving stems from a desire to foster health and wellness.
I bring to my work a high degree of commitment and sacrifice, having no other personal commitments. Being in optimal health, I pride myself on my resilience to stress, reliability, and commendable manners. My efficiency, robust interpersonal communication skills, and helpful nature make me a dependable person to trust with your loved ones' care. Organized and punctual, I always ensure all tasks are done within their specified time frames without compromising service reliability.
Apart from the standard care engagements, my role often extends beyond these. I delight in ensuring my clients feel their best, physically and emotionally; this includes taking care of their hair and nails and engaging in yoga sessions. In my free time, I tap into my interest in photography, graphic design, and use of computer and social media.
My availability stretches across the entire week, from Monday to Friday, offering morning, midday, evening, and night care services. I am seeking a full-time role in a live-in arrangement and ready to start as of February 1st, 2024. My responsibilities span from bathing and grooming assistance, toileting, range of motion exercises, housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping, to meal planning/preparation, running errands and medication admistration. Additionally, I offer dementia and Alzheimer's care, including helping my clients walk, vacuum, hand wash dishes, and escort them to appointments while planning visits, outings, and trips.
Throughout my career, I have had an opportunity to serve patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, and osteoporosis, among others. I am well-versed with delivering post-operative care for cataract removal and chemotherapy/radiation treatment patients. To back my experience, my qualifications are that of a comprehensive Caregiver/Companion and Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate, positioning me as a well-rounded health care expert. My preferred place of work is within a home healthcare setting, fostering a comfortable atmosphere for patients.
Ultimately, I am seeking a Caregiver/Companion and Personal Support Worker role to offer medical and emotional support, tailor-made to satisfy each unique assignment. Trust me to provide your loved ones with the care, respect, and companionship they deserve.
I am currently engaged as an informal full time Live-In Caregiver (24 hrs) for dementia patient residing in Toronto whilst having temporary residence visa who is seeking a full-time employment with valid job offer.
Experienced and reliable Caregiver with over ten years of experience caring for elders. Adept in providing optimal care to sick elders from age 50 to 91. Bringing forth a proven track record of satisfied clients, willing to recommend my services highly. Willing to take on light household duties and work with clients to better meet their individual needs.
Further, I recently completed a certificate course in Caregiver Essentials at McMaster University, Continuing Education Centre in Toronto whilst I have achieved IELTS 6.0 for academics’ module last April.
EXPERIENCE:
2012-2023 – Personal Caregiver
• Currently live-in caregiver for a lady patient with Dementia.
• Caregiver experiences for a disabled elder lady who cannot walk around. Helping with daily tasks and activities
• Caring a lady who had several sicknesses such as heart, kidney diseases.
• Looking after cancer patients.
• Help on basic needs such as eating, bathing, grooming, and toileting etc.
• Preparing foods and light housekeeping
• Providing a companionship and driving her out to walks and places
• Guide with medications and take for doctor’s appointments
SKILLS
• Email, Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook, Social Media Designing & Handling
• Good language and communicational skills in English
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
EDUCATION
• Executive MBA, Malaysia
• Advance Diploma in Financial Management & Analysis, NIBM, Sri Lanka
• Caregiver Essentials at McMaster University, Continuing Education Centre in Toronto
HIGHLIGHTS
• Resistance to stress
• Dependable and Good manners
• Kindhearted, Efficient, interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Helpful and well organized
• Punctuality