Care Provided: Day
Languages: Greek English
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 18
Description
Hi, I have been a private carer since 2005. I am a very reliable, patient and extremely hard working individual and will go the extra mile to support my clients in whatever they need. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using my own initiative . I am available during the day hourly.
Being able to assist someone who is limited in helping themselves fully in their wellbeing is not only rewarding but a great feeling.
I have a lot of experience in Dementia/Vascular Dementia and Parkinson's Disease. As well as experience in FND ( Functional Neurological Disorder), heart problems, seizures, arthritis ,rheumatoid arthritis and cerebral pulsy.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
Supporting Young Adults Tracheostomy Care Without Ventilator Tracheostomy Care With Ventilator Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Catheter Care Ventilator Care Nebulizer Companionship Cooking Laundry 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 Eating Disorders Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin Dependent) Type 2 Diabetes (Non Insulin Dependent) Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Spinal Injury Downs Syndrome Multiple Sclerosis Epilepsy Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Cystic Fibrosis Heart Disease Stroke Post Operative HIV / AIDS 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, I have a car
Event Chaperoning: No
Holiday Chaperoning: Yes, Only in the UK
Hobbies - I have an interest in these activities and like to talk about them.
Walking
Card Games
Puzzles
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Rabbits
Birds
Lizards
Turtles
Snakes
£20.00/hr
£18.50/hr
Reviewed on 7th February 2022
Helen helped me to care for my son for about 10 months before we moved house,. My son is profoundly disabled and needs feeding pureed food, he is at risk of choking, he also needs to be washed, dressed and changed , he has no independent mobility and uses a wheelchair and hoist. Helen had not worked with someone with the extensive needs that my son has but she learned quickly and was very sensitive and responsive to his needs. She is reliable and caring, she pays attention and learns quickly. I really enjoyed having Helen to help me care for my son and my son liked her too. l recommend her unreservedly she is brilliant!