Hi. My name is Therese. My husband and I recently moved to Vancouver from Ontario to be closer to our daughters. I trained as a Registered Nurse, but decided to stay home with my children (I have 5) when they were born. I provided childcare in my home at this time for children ranging in the ages of 1 year and 7 years IWith my children being older, I decided to return to the nursing field as a PSW (Personal Support Worker). Along with my PSW certificate, I have 2 Palliative Care certificates, a First Aid / CPR certificate, and I am registered with the BC care aid registry. In Ontario I was employed at Hospice Wellington, Guelph ON (PSW placement); Parkwood Mennonite Home, Waterloo ON (long term care facility); and Derbecker’ Heritage House, St. Jacobs ON (long term care facility). I am compassionate and caring. I have a deep respect for the value of all individuals regardless of age. I am energetic and extend myself no matter what the activity. I have extensive life experience, and love working with people. It is my hope to continue working as a care aide here in Vancouver.

My childcare experience would entail raising 5 children and providing in home childcare. The ages of the children I provided care for ranged from 1 year to six years old. I trained as a registered nurse and after staying home with my children I trained as a PSW I worked in a Hospice doing Palliative care. I worked in a longterm care facility for five and a half years giving care to the elderly. Providing caring and safe environment is my priority.

Registered Nursing Diploma ( Conestoga College) Personal Support Worker ( St. Louis Adult Learning and continuing Education Centres) Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care (Waterloo Wellington HPC Consultation Services) Advanced Palliative Practce Skills (APPS) Course (Waterloo Wellington HPC Consultation Services) Standard First Aid and CPR HPC