Mary Rose was presented a Volunteer Recognition Award by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua at Vaughan City Hall on April 14, 2016 for her outstanding dedication and contribution to the community particularly to the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV). Mary Rose helped organize fundraising events, assisted in the basic computer training courses, and performed clerical work at FCAV’s office.

Twin City marker re-opening; Medical supplies donated to Baguio City from the Filipino-Canadian Association (FCAV). Handing over the medical supplies are Lily & Efren Miranda of FCAV.  Accepting the donation are Mayor Mauricio Domogan, Councillor Lourdes Tabanda, Dr. Acuba, Director of Baguio City General Hospital and Dr. Rowena Galpo, City Health Officer

Re-opening of Twin City marker, Centennial Park, Baguio City, Philippines.

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!

Looking for job! The following are available. If you are interested or if you know someone who is interested, please apply directly to the contact person.

1) WINDOW CLEANERS NEEDED!

An established window cleaning company is looking for window cleaners with HIGH standards.

We offer excellent and competitive income.

Must have a have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently and in a team.

Training will be offered, as necessary.

Please call or text at (647) 235-0823

Contact: Wahed Djebara

email:    wahed.djebara@gmail.com

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2) JOB POSTING: LIVE IN CAREGIVER – ELDERLY

You will join a loving Italian Canadian family looking after a fun loving, smart 83 year old woman with physical needs (no dementia or Alzheimers). She needs supportive assistance when walking with her walker or on some days in her wheelchair. She needs assistance with toileting and physical transfers between bed, commode, couch, chair, etc. We are looking for someone with patience, loving kindness, a good sense of humour and in strong physical condition. Excellent housekeeping skills are a must! You must be flexible, self motivated and take initiative and also willing to take direction depending on her needs.  You will live in as a full time caregiver in a lovely clean bungalow in the Woodbridge area in Vaughan.  You will have your own bedroom with a queen size bed, shared washroom, and access to a beautiful kitchen and yard.  Public transportation is within a 10 minute walk.

SALARY:  Competitive with Live in Caregiver salary

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificate in PSW, Nursing Assistant, or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certificates

Trained in the use of Assistive devices such as Hoyer lift, wheelchair, wheeled commode, walker, hospital bed, etc

Experience in elderly caregiving minimum of 6 months

Italian speaking beneficial but not necessary

DUTIES:

• Assist with morning routines and work alongside PSW from CCAC to shower
• Meal preparation , housekeeping, laundry
• Attend to personal needs as required
• Assess needs on a daily basis and communicate with family members as necessary
• Assist with her transfers from bed to chair to couch, etc as needed
• Assist with toileting needs
• Assist with bedtime routine
• Other duties as assigned

Please forward resume to jpizzolon@sympatico.ca

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3) DOMESTIC HELP!

My name is Paul Gallardo, I live in a city of Brampton, and I am seeking domestic worker.

the young lady should clean the house and do some cooking.

Hours – TBA

Rate of Pay – 15$ to 20$ an hour.

please call me 905-796-6554 to arrange for Interviews.

18th Anniversary of Twinning

Every year, the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV) celebrates the Twinning otherwise known as Friendship Agreement or Sister City relationship between the City of Vaughan and Baguio City, Philippines. This year, the celebration was held on Saturday, October 24, at Patricia Kemp Community. FCAV was instrumental in the realization of the Friendship Agreement and we are proud of this accomplishment.
Dr. Gila Martow, MPP for Thornhill presented a plaque to the officers of FCAV. We thank the City of Vaughan for placing flowers at the Sister City sign at Dufferin and Steeles yearly.

The Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defense and Minister of Multiculturalism visited the Filipinos at Patricia Kemp Community in Vaughan.  With him are Hon. Peter Kent and MPP Gila Martow.