Location: Taiwan
Nationality: Filipino
Training/Experience: 6months Professional Caregiver Course - Training Summary
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To My Dear Future Employer:
I believe that honesty, sincerity, and transparency are the best key point in disclosing myself so that in one way or another you will know me better through my personal background.
Family Background
My name is Absalona. My friends fondly call me Abby or Adjing. I’m 29 years old, single, and was born in the Philippines March 02, 1979. I came from a big yet close family of 7 siblings. I have 5 sisters and 1 brother and I am the youngest among them all. Since from our childhood years, our parents disciplined and taught us to be a good to ourselves and others. They always inspire us to follow our dreams no matter what, and to truly value education, and be the best we can be despite comiong from simple living. Father is a farmer and my mother is a stay at home mom.
School Years
Due to strong and positive foundation from my family and the inspiring words from my parents, we al finished our studies. With strong determination, I took and finished my Associate in Computer Science course and my Bachelor’s degree in Commerce as a self supporting student. I was a working student in our school during my first 2 years in College. Working in a janitorial department wasn’t that easy. We need to render long hours of service especially during overtime since our school then was expanding a new building. But despite from all those experiences, I didn’t give up instead I consider it as a challenge. Doing so, I was also able to help my parents to lessen their financial burden. After my 2 year course, I decided to transfer to another school and proceed a Bachelor’s degree. I took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Management, again as a self supporting student. I was then working as a part time internet attendant in one of the internet café near in our school. It was pretty cool since I was able to use my knowledge in computer. But after 1 year, since I got few remaining units on my subjects, I decided to stop my part time job since at that time my niece and nephew needs a special attention in the absence of their parents. My sister then helped me regarding on my school financial obligations.
Job Experiences
After I graduated from college, working here in Taiwan as a factory worker is the 5th job experienced that I have. Being an inquisitive person all those experiences helped me a lot to explore and broaden my knowledge and well being especially on my present job. I was so happy and blessed during my first 3 years stay here in Taiwan since I was able to help my family especially in their needs. After I finished my contract last August of 2007, I went back to Philippines, and decided to stay there for almost a year and took up the Live-In Caregiver Program. This course helped me to gain more knowledge and uplift my skills and abilities especially in dealing with elderly, person with disabilities and proper child care. I had my On-The-Job Training on community based childcare under the supervision of St. Martha’s Development Center Corporation. In this training I was responsible in taking vital signs, drug administration, assisting and inspiring the patient especially to do morning exercises for elderly and general childcare for children like child hygiene, health and nutrition feeding, behavioral and cognitive development, social and personality development and other childcare aspects.
With this course also, I have learned to perform first aid in case of emergency and do the CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) both for adult and children. Right after I finished the said course, since our company had given me a rehired form, I decided to come back here in Taiwan last July of 2008 bringing with me the hope that Taiwan would be my way out of fulfilling my dream to work in Canada.
Words of assurance
Though I don’t have an experienced working as a paid Nanny or Caregiver, I presumed that my experienced being with my niece and nephew for 3 years would be beneficial enough. The kids were the primary reason why I stopped with my part time job. I was doing my best to balance my time for them and my studies. In the absence of their parents due to the demand of their work, with the help of my cousin, I was responsible in general childcare. Nurturing children’s natural love of learning and inquisitiveness is the most exciting point I’ve experienced being with them. I enjoyed their curiosity and their built-in desire to learn about the world around them. I always encourage and inspire them to develop self-esteem and confidence in everything they do as part of their learning. Their innocent smile and boldness inspires me most of the time. At their young age I was trying to teach them to keep their schedules and organize their days as to what would be the appropriate time to do the homework, what time to play, watch television and etc. I assumed the role not just their Tita (aunt), but also as their friend and playmate, as a philosopher, mentor and a disciplinarian. I then realized that being with the kids was the most promising experienced I have. Why? It’s because at their young and growing stage, I was able to impart my knowledge and skills, help them to be a good, respectful and loving son and daughter.
Furthermore, it also helped me a lot to develop my personal attributes. I learned to be more understanding, responsible, flexible, and be more patient especially when the kids have their natural temper tantrums.
Hobbies and Interest
I am very particular about cleanliness. When I am at home or even in my dormitory now, I make sure that everything is neat, clean and organize. During my leisure time, I enjoy watching news and current affairs, sometimes just listening to music or playing guitar, reading inspirational and psychological books would make feel comfortable when I am at home. I know how to swim (a little bit) and drive a motorbike. I like to do some simple exercises like jogging, hiking, walking, or even biking. I love cooking and I am comfortable working in the kitchen. But honestly, I do cook only simple Filipino dishes but if given a chance, I am open and very much willing to learn more.
Personal Attributes
I am simple, soft spoken yet down to earth lady who has a big heart for children. A sweet smile of a baby and even a simple sound of birds would make me feel happy already all day long. I love pets also especially dog and cat. I am trustworthy, responsible, patient, flexible, very hardworking, and have strong determination and positive outlook in life which I considered as my strength, and above all a loving person.
Hopes and Dreams
My mere intention in applying for Canada is to have a greener opportunity in fulfilling my dreams for my immediate family and hopefully to my future family. I believe that if given a chance to work here in your developed and prestigious country, it would be a great help learning that the people here in your country are good and friendly. I want to share and developed my talents and skills not only for financial gain but for personal growth as well.
Sir/Madam, I hope that you will accept my application to be your live-in caregiver/nanny and I assure you that I will give my best to do my duties and responsibilities with love and dedication.
Thank you so much and I’m hoping for your kind consideration on this regard.
Sincerely,
Abby
