Care Provided: Day
Languages: English
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 15
Description
I have worked as a Carer since 2013. I took Early Retirement from my office job and I didn’t want to just sit at home. I thought about working as a Carer and here I am 8 years on and I love what I do. I have gained a wide range of experience, working in Domiciliary, Care Homes, Hospice Care and live in. I have worked closely with families to deliver the best care to their loved ones. I am not available for ‘live in care’ but would be interested in doing some nights if required. I have worked on the ‘Super Carers’ platform but due to COVID-19 they no longer are operational.
My hobbies are Music, Dancing, Theatre and walking.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
PEG feeding Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Catheter Care 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 Multiple Sclerosis Motor Neurone Disease 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, I have a car
£22.00/hr
£20.00/hr
Reviewed on 3rd November 2021
My mother was full of praise for Patricia. Thank you so much for stepping in at the last minute and rescuing our rare night out.