Care Provided: Day
Languages: English
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 40
Description
My name is Norman and I am an experienced home carer with a focus on providing hourly care. I have over 30 years experience in caring for individuals with a variety of conditions such as mild cognitive impairment, limited mobility, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, and depression.
I have a car and am willing to travel reasonable distances. My skill set includes bathing, toileting, assistance with dressing, catheter care, and companionship. I strongly believe that companionship is just as important as physical care for promoting overall well-being.
Outside of my caregiving role, I enjoy taking walks, decorating, gardening, using computers and DIY projects. These hobbies not only keep me active but also allow me to unwind. In terms of pets, my partner and I have 4 dogs. I have no preferences and am comfortable caring for cats and dogs.
As a carer, my attributes of being caring, friendly, and helpful have helped me establish strong connections with the individuals I have cared for. I find great satisfaction in supporting others to lead independent lives.
If you are looking for a dedicated and compassionate carer who will go above and beyond to ensure the well-being of your loved ones, I am confident that I am the carer you are looking for. I look forward to the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those in need.
I have worked as an Adult nurse in hospitals in Surrey and Hampshire and later worked as care manager for Surrey social services. Alongside these roles I worked as home carer for Surrey County Council. Between 2008 and 2020 I cared for my mother at home until she died. Lately, I have been working in the community for homecare agencies and for Lymington Hospital, predominantly supporting patients recovering from stroke and falls.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
Supporting Children Supporting Young Adults Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Wound Dressing Catheter Care Colostomy Care Nebulizer BIPAP CPAP 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
Autism Spectrum Disorders 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 Learning Disabilties Motor Neurone Disease Epilepsy Traumatic Brain Injury Schizophrenia Bipolar Psychosis 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
I get to work by: Car
Can I Drive Patients? No, I cannot drive
Hobbies - I have an interest in these activities and like to talk about them.
Walking
Card Games
Cooking & Baking
Puzzles
Gardening
Socialising
Board Games
Video Games
Reading
Watching TV
Music
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Rabbits
Birds
Lizards
Turtles
£15.00/hr
£18.80/hr
£18.00/hr
External Reference
Reviewed on 28th December 2023
I suffered a stroke in May 2023. Norman was one of my primary carers at Lymington hospital. His face was one of the first I saw on admission to the Deerleap ward. Over the next 6 months I got to know Norman very well and came to rely on him for my personal care when he was on shift. I found Norman to be punctual, honest and diligent. He treated me with respect and humility. Because of my stroke, Norman had to perform personal hygiene tasks for me and these were carried out with the greatest respect for my dignity. I came to know Norman very well over the 6 months I spent recovering from my stroke and I cannot recommend him highly enough to any employer.
Reviewed on 20th May 2024
Norman has been providing care for my husband for several weeks. My husband does not want a carer but it means that I can go out for a few hours without worrying about my husband getting stressed and possibly leaving the house to look for me. Norman has been very patient, especially at times when my husband has been difficult. Norman’s patience and professionalism means that I can leave the house reassured that my husband will be chatting to Norman by the time I return. Unfortunately, my husband forgets who Norman is by the following week and we have the same difficulties but Norman accepts the situation and I can leave knowing that All will be well when I return. Norman also manages our dog as well as my husband. This is really important as my husband would not be happy if both myself and the dog went out without him.
PrimeCarers (Helper.community Ltd)
7 Sloane Avenue
Kensington and Chelsea
London
SW3 3JD
United Kingdom
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