Carissa

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Description

Hi there, my name is Carissa! I was born and raised in Alberta, Canada. I am a Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Meeting Planner with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. In my spare time, I enjoy crafts, food, yoga, and travel.

Throughout my life, I have been able to travel to Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, mainland United States, Hawaii, Thailand, and throughout most of Canada. I have completed four great workaway trips, and I can't wait for the next.

I have a wide range of skills and experience, and I appreciate the satisfaction of a job well-done. I see myself as someone who is thoughtful and quick-to-learn. I am gentle-natured and would say that I offer a traditional, domestic charm.

Interests

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

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Able to teach about:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Art Projects

More details about your skills

Cooking. I appreciate good food and love cooking (especially paleo, vegan or raw food). I could happily make your meals, go grocery shopping, or do the dishes.

Gardening. I've spent a lot of time in the garden. I started vegetable gardening when I was ten years old. I used to do lawns and shrub maintenance as my summer job during college, where I operated riding mowers, push mowers, and gas weed trimmers.

Cleaning. I can help with general cleaning, yard work, and maintenance of the home. I prefer natural, non-toxic products (vinegar, baking soda, dish soap, etc.). For a season, I did non-toxic cleaning professionally. I always received great feedback from my clients.

Painting. I have a basic knowledge of home renovations, painting in particular (patching, sanding, caulking, priming, cutting, painting). I did residential painting as a side-business in-between travelling a few years ago.

Web design. I used design websites for alternative income and would be willing to help with that if that is something you need. I know HTML and very basic CSS. I typically work with SquareSpace and Wordpress. If you use another platform, just let me know.

Events. I am a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). I am skilled at organizing people, tasks, and things. I currently work planning corporate events 3.5 days/week. If you need help with your business or organizing your home, I could help with that.

Retail. I have experience in retail and customer service jobs. I could work a front desk or retail position. Due to my experience in events, I've done a lot of work with hotels and have a good eye for customer experience.

Ceramics. I have been a potter since I was a teenager. I have completed over 120 classes and learned from five different teachers. I have skills in throwing, hand-building, press-moulds, slip-casting, trimming, and glazing.

Photography. I can do some types of photography (events, portraits, and retail). I am proficient in photo editing with Adobe Photoshop. I recently started experimenting with video as well and can do simple video editing on Adobe Premiere Rush.

Wine-making. Although I'm certainly a novice, I recently began making small-batch fruit wine. I have made wine from Welch's grape juice (surprisingly easy and delicious), pears, dandelions, and watermelon. I also enjoy making other ferments, such as kombucha, ginger beer, yogurt, pickled carrots, and honey-fermented berries.

Herbalism. I am a novice forager. I've recently started exploring dandelion, nettle, burdock, wild mushrooms, horsetail, prickly lettuce, plantain, rose, oak, and raspberry leaf, among other things. I have a passion for alternative medicine and have always enjoyed gaining knowledge in this area.

Body Care. I make my own body lotions and lip-balms, as well as other household products. I have a recipe book that I could bring if creating natural body care products interests you.

Age

38

What else ...

I am grateful that you would consider having me in your home and will certainly strive to treat it as my own. I love adventure, so when I get time off, I'll likely head off on my own to explore. At the end of the day, I hope we both have a great experience!

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Spinach, swiss chard, and strong chemical fragrances (air fresheners, perfume, etc.)

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  Special dietary requirements
  At home, I try to eat healthy (lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, and protein). I don't eat a lot of processed foods. I also don't drink a lot of alcohol.