Care Provided: Day
Languages: Bulgarian English
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 16
Description
I have spent many years supporting individuals whose conditions require both comprehensive understanding which translates to ' hands on ' care and support. I have gained an experience across all sectors of the health care industry, and that includes within a hospital environment,community work, and private arrangements. Fortunately ongoing training and working alongside skilled professional staff has assisted my knowledge and ability to cope with many diverse situations.
An essential part of my work is to ensure that people in my care are treated with great respect. This includes establishing good rapport, being compassionate, empathetic, friendly, open minded. Ideally creating a harmonised environment.
My specialities include:
mental and physical conditions, Parkinson’s disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple sclerosis, brain and spinal injures, Dementia - such as Alzhaimer's, Lewy body, Vascular and Frontotemporal.
I am a registered Social worker and have Masters in Social work. Additionally I hold NVQ5 in Health and Social Care management. This allows me the opportunity to provide high level of care.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
PEG feeding Supporting Young Adults Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Wound Dressing Catheter Care Ventilator 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
Autism Spectrum Disorders Mild Cognitive Impairment Bedbound Parkinson's Disease Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Type 2 Diabetes (Non Insulin Dependent) Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Spinal Injury Learning Disabilties Downs Syndrome Multiple Sclerosis Motor Neurone Disease Muscular Dystrophy Traumatic Brain Injury 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
Event Chaperoning: Yes, Only in the UK
Holiday Chaperoning: Yes, Only in the UK
Hobbies - I have an interest in these activities and like to talk about them.
Walking
Dancing
Puzzles
Gardening
Yoga
Socialising
Reading
Watching TV
Music
Sports
Volunteering
Collecting
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
Rabbits
Birds
£25.00/hr
£23.80/hr
Reviewed on 29th December 2020
Katya was friendly and had a good rapport with my father. She also raised some good points about my father's care.
Reviewed on 7th June 2021
I cannot remember this particular visit.. Katya usually comes on Tuesday and Thursday and as I remember she came as usual on that day.
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
