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Welcome home,
Your help is essential for us.
We are Jean-Louis and Mireille with our31 years old son, Alexandre.
We are a retired couple whose life changed dramatically with the accident of our son, almost 8 years ago. Alexander was finishing his mechanical engineering studies at McGill University when he was hit by a car while driving his bicycle and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. He is very willing to participate in all tasks of the house and garden but his lack of coordination and uncontrollable tremors often make him clumsy, so he needs help to help us. He is an exceptional young man who fights every day to improve his condition. He has all his head despite some obsessions (German – jiu-jitsu)but he is locked in a body that doesn’t respond properly to his demands and suffers of a lack of balance.
He recently broke his heel, so no Jiu-Jitsu, no climbing, no swimming in the heated pool!!! until 20th of June
Your company would be welcome , discussing, going around in the neighborhood and surroundings by car.
We would like you to also give us a hand in the daily tasks both in the garden and in the house.
Alexandre circulates in a wheelchair.
He is a good chess player and also likes to teach it.
He speaks French, English, Spanish and German (another passion).
We live in a large house in St-Ambroise de Kildare adapted to his needs with pool, large garden and several bedrooms for you to stay.
In summary, we are looking someone to help us in the house and in the garden and to help him, drive him to different activities. Therefore you will need an international driver's license or from Canada.
We have no food restrictions and share our meals chatting, discussing and laughing.
To know more about our daily life you can join a private group on FB: ask us for the link
Looking forward to getting in touch for any additional questions or information.
Of course if you speak German it is a big PLUS +++
P.S we have a Labrador, Molly
we never smoke in the house, only outside
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Being with Alexandre has already changed many lives
Côtoyer Alexandre a déjà changé plusieurs vies
Help
We would like you to accompany Alexander in the tasks of everyday life and give us a hand in the daily tasks both in the garden and in the house. Alexandre circulates in a wheelchair but can also walk with a walker under supervision because he often looses his balance (cerebellum sequel therefore lack of balance).
Tenir compagnie à notre fils et nous aider dans la maison et dans le jardin
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Notre fils apprend l'allemand et le parle déjà bien, il parle aussi espagnol, anglais et français sa langue maternelle. J'ai enseigné le français langue seconde pendant 25 ans aux adultes et enfants.
Accommodation
privateroom, private bathroom, TV
chambre privée, salle de bain privée, télé
What else ...
wifi disponible
2 bicyclettes
Joliette et le festival de Lanaudière à proximité
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a strong wifi and there is a desk in one of the room for workawayer. Nous avons un très bon wifi. Il y a un bureau dans une des chambres d'aide.
Space for parking camper vans
Large space for a campervan
Can possibly accept pets
yes for small dogs but not cats sorry ( allergy)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Bonne route.
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Bonne route.
N'hésitez pas à l'accueillir chez vous, il nous manque.
What a beautiful person. he was very helpful both with our son and around… read more
Véronique a un talent pour organiser les armoires et aime bien que tout soit propre et placé, un plus pour nous, c'est une des choses que nous voulions voir faite et bien faite.
Laurent pendant ce temps réjouissait Alexandre en apprenant le Jiu Jitsu
Quelques parties d'échecs , de… read more
He took over a lot and gave us a break !
Alexandre, our son enjoyed all the 2 weeks he spent with us and improved his German skills.
Trustworthy, very communicative, you can rely on him for about everything.
Thank you so much Holger!
Comeback whenever you can or want.
Although vegetarian, we managed to eat similar meals with meat aside.
She was always ready to give a hand, smiling and laughing, very good spirit.
They seemed to enjoy their stay enough to expand it for a few more days and
we are glad she is planning to come back for a few more… read more
Mireille was always cooking so delicious food and even vegetarian dishes just for me! ♡
Jean-Louis was always willing to give us a hand when we needed.
And Alex is just unique! We had a lot of fun with… read more
He took good care of our son and kept the kitchen sparkle clean after each meal.
We recommand him to you with no doubt at all!
Flavie… read more
