Hi my name is Patricia I am a mature, kind, loving and caring lady that has a sincere love and compassion for the elderly, special needs, and children. I am patient and enjoy encouraging, positive relationships and interactions with clients I work with I am motivated and enthusiastic, able to work efficient and independent and able to design co-ordinate age group appropriate activities such as music therapy and outings on a daily basis I have over twenty years experience in working as a companion with people including working as a missionary overseas in Jamaica and the Philippines where I worked with the elderly and impoverished families Outside of working over seas my experience working in an assisted and extended living facility in Edmonton Garneau Hall for eighteen years, where I managed my own hair salon which gave me great opportunity to learn and help those with personal needs, small, and large coming from different walks of life and mult- cultural backgrounds of all ages In addition of having a compassion and a genuine love for people Some of my hobbies are playing guitar, composing music and singing I also love to cook and experiment with new things and create healthy meals along with healthy diet plans Simple seasonally based meals Including vegan, paleo and whole diet I also love the outdoors, nature, photography, and going for outings daily I am very detailed and organized in what I do I Have a clean driving record, Police check, and CPR level B and solid references I look forward to chatting with you and possibly to meet with you and see if this would be a good fit. Thank-you for your time.

Home-care/childcare work that I did most recently was care giving for a young lad with-special needs as I worked as a caregiver for a school principal in her own home and took care of her son who has Down Syndrome I also did multiple household jobs including multi- tasking in various household duties and meal prep followed by a nutritious meal guideline In the past where I worked for Its a Child's World for three years I received wonderful professional on going training as a Day-Home- Provider caring for children of various ages and gender I also worked with children in many missionary fields including being involved with the advocacy sponsorship program for Compassion Child Canada I will do my best to incorporate the daily stimulating and physical needs for your children in developing to be healthy, happy, children and also provide a ''safe'' environment I know how it is, nurturing my own, the importance to find the best of quality care and most of all to have that peace of mind that your children are in good hands I look forward to meeting with you to see if this will be a good fit and any questions that you may have Additional Experiences/Qualifications: DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN - HOME STAGING, DECORATING, DECLUTTERING, ORGANIZING PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING AND HOME MANAGEMENT

HOMECARE/COMPANION CHILDCARE/ UPBRINGING/WORK EXPERIENCE CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING DIPLOMA AND LICENCE IN HAIR- COSMETOLOGY My certificate in Cosmetology is a two year program that covers all personal hair care needs, and training in sanitization As a caregiver especially in looking after children and with the elderly, ''I am a sticker for hygiene''. I believe personal hygiene and a clean atmosphere is a huge preventive for sickness and most diseases. The training in Cosmetology that I received also involved both theory and practical govt exams held at Marvel School in Edmonton