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Care Provided: Day
Languages: Afrikaans English
Age: 40-50
Years Experience: 3
Description
I have been working in care for 18 months doing domiciliary care and love getting to know people and helping them to maintain independent living in their own environment and being their to assist them in basic care and nutrition and most importantly, companionship. It is important for me to give the best service I can so people don't feel rushed, anxious or stressed. I want people to be comfortable and strive to be friendly and helpful as well as providing what is needed. I have experience using most moving and handling equipment and incontinence issues. I have experience with dementia patients and strive to keep patients as calm as possible while achieving the basic requirements in care. I also have experience with parkinsons, mental health and frail care. I enjoy poetry, theatre and crafts and have a love of nature. I belive remaining grounded is important when dealing with life stresses. My basic principle in care is treating others as I would like to be treated. I have patience and understanding and an element of calm. I also bring a sense of humour and sunny disposition along. would love to spend time with your loved ones and care for them as only a carer in heart can.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
Supporting Young Adults Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Catheter Care Nebulizer Companionship Cooking Laundry Cleaning Administrative Tasks Hoist Assistance Moving and Handling Medication Reminders Eating and Drinking Assistance
Experience - I have worked with these issues in the past
Mild Cognitive Impairment Bedbound Parkinson's Disease Anxiety Depression Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Bipolar Heart Disease Stroke Post Operative Orthopaedic Injuries / Broken Bones Cancer Respiratory Illness (COPD, Asthma, etc.) Urinary Disorder (UTI, Incontinence, etc.) Poor or Declining Mobility Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.) Deafness Visual Impairment Physical Disability End Of Life Care ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
I get to work by: Car
Can I Drive Patients? Yes, in my insured car
Event Chaperoning: Yes, Only in the UK
Holiday Chaperoning: No
Hobbies - I have an interest in these activities and like to talk about them.
Painting
Walking
Cooking & Baking
Embroidery
Gardening
Knitting
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
£19.00/hr
£19.00/hr
External Reference
Reviewed on 7th May 2022
We feel fortunate to have found Kerry who gives me respite care a couple of times a week for my wife who has Parkinson’s Dementia. She has quickly become a friend to her and I am confident that Kerry has my wife’s best interests at heart. Virtually always on time and has also still come on the odd occasion when I know things have not been so easy for her personally.
External Reference
Reviewed on 2nd November 2023
An exceptional carer. Kerry is positive, upbeat and friendly, professional and calm. My mother had faced a series of devastating setbacks including losing her husband of 70 years and being hospitalised with heart failure at the same time. On her return home, we asked Kerry to come in to manage her personal care. What a find! Mum took to her instantly, and they forged an immediate bond. I would highly recommend Kerry to anyone.
PrimeCarers (Helper.community Ltd)
7 Sloane Avenue
Kensington and Chelsea
London
SW3 3JD
United Kingdom
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PrimeCarers (Helper.community Ltd) is a registered company in England and WalesCompany No. 11035554
