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Interview Information:
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1. Please tell us about family:
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| At the moment as a live-in caregiver I am working with a client with a disability who has recently lost his dog. |
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2. Can you tell us how you were disciplined as a child?
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| My parents are very patient, loving people. Their heart is in their right place. Corporal punishment was never a question. They preferred sitting down and having a chat with us and always explaining and giving reasons. They always did it with kindnes |
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3. Can you tell what you enjoyed about your last job?
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| At the moment I work as a live-in caregiver for a young man with special needs and I absolutely love making him laugh. His dog, a true companion and friend has passed away recently, and sometimes he is having very sad days. I love giving emotional su |
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4. What do you consider the worst thing about your last job?
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| I never look at the negative side of things. Life is too short to keep listing negative things. I like looking at the bright side. Obviously, there are some days are busier than others, but that doesn't mean they are bad or negative days. |
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5. What was the most difficult thing you had to do?
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| I was looking after a lady with progressive multiple sclerosis for 1,5 years. The most difficult thing was form an emotional point of view when her condition started progressing and she got to a terminal stage. |
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6. Can you think of a problem you have had, and let us know how you handled it?
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| One of my clients had a fall. She fell out of her chair because her hand slipped from the remote control of the recliner chair. She ended up on the floor. I came to her room immediately and covered her with a blanket to keep her warm. I was talking a |
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7. What is the most important thing to do in choosing a new job?
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| Doing live-in care is such an 'intimate' profession. To me the most important is that we get on well with the employer and understand each other in every way so that we can work together toward a better quality of life for them. |
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8. Can you tell us what makes you happy?
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| I am a simple country girl who was brought up in a loving family. I love making other people happy and feel that with my life and abilities I can help others to gain control of their own life. That also makes me feel happy about myself and about the |
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9. What type of commitment can you make to your new employer?
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| I would like to tie myself down with a contract for several years. I am very faithful and respectful to my employers at all time. |
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10. What are your reasons for wanting to come to Canada?
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| I am an adventure lover person and love experiencing different things. That is why I moved from Hungary to the United KIngdom 3 and a half years ago. I would like to experience what life is overseas. I've read about Canada's beautiful natural gifts a |
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11. Do you plan to come directly to Canada?
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| Once I have the opportunity, yes, I would love to. |
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12. Would you be willing to work anywhere in Canada?
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| Absolutely. |
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13. Do you think it is likely that you will change your mind about coming to Canada?
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| My answer is a definite know. I would love to experience life in an overseas country. I lived my life in Europe so far and I am thrilled and excited to get to know life elsewhere. |
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14. Can you think of a type of person who would make you feel uncomfortable, or who you may not like to work with?
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| I always give people the benefit of a doubt. Through out my time as a live-in carer I had the opportunity to work with challenging behavior clients and my experience is that with patience and kindness you get further than you would think. I always ap |
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15. If a problem came up with your job, how would you handle it with your employer? (i.e children not cooperating,
a paycheck error, etc.)
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| I am always a patient person without high expectations. I've learnt to handle situations with patience, and a discussion in a kind and civilized manner. I never, ever demand I just kindly ask. |
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16. What are your long-term goals?
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| I would love to gain more experience in live-in care and eventually when I feel ready I would like to go into further education and study. |
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17. Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? What about in the winter? Are you athletic?
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| I was brought up close to nature and as a child I spent most of my time outside playing, cycling etc. AS an adult I preserved my passion for outdoor activities and love hiking, walking. |
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18. Have you ever been responsible for all of the cooking on any of your jobs? Would you be willing to cook
for the whole family? What dishes do you like to prepare?
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| In my placements I always had the pleasure to cook and I am perfectly happy with that. I can follow a recipe correctly and willing to cook anything that I am asked to do. |
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19. What would be a typical day for you on the job you are in now?
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| I start the morning with personal care for my client (bathing/shower, getting dressed, combing etc). Then making breakfast (if the person needs feeding I do have experience in that field). Do house cleaning,running errands, shopping or accompany the |
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20. Have you ever been arrested or in trouble?
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| No |
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21. Do you use alcohol or drugs?
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| Never |
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22. Do you have any dietary restrictions or requirements your new employer should be aware of?
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| I am a vegetarian. |
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23. How do you prefer to spend your free time?
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| I love yoga, Pilates, hiking and walking, listening to music, reading, drawing or painting. |
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24. Do you have a serious boyfriend? Where does he live?
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| No |
