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Care Provided: Day
Languages: English
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 22
Description
Hello, my name is Heather W and I am an experienced home carer. As a female carer with years of experience, I specialize in providing hourly care to individuals who require assistance in their daily lives. I have extensive experience in caring for individuals with various needs, including Mild Cognitive Impairment, Bedbound individuals, Parkinson's Disease, Anxiety, and Depression.
Not only am I equipped with the necessary skills and qualifications to provide the highest standard of care, but I am also a reliable and trustworthy individual. My dedication to helping individuals lead independent lives is what drives me in this profession. I strongly believe in the importance of treating each person I care for with respect, dignity, and compassion.
In addition to my caring nature, I possess practical skills that can benefit potential clients. I can drive and have my own car, enabling me to provide transportation to medical appointments, social events, or simply for outings. I am also skilled in bathing, toileting, assistance with dressing, catheter care, and cooking.
When I am not caring for others, I enjoy indulging in hobbies that bring me joy and relaxation. I love taking long walks in nature, as it helps me unwind. I also have a passion for decorating, yoga, photography, and DIY projects. Furthermore, I am comfortable and open to caring for pets, including cats, dogs, fish, rabbits, and birds.
Ultimately, my goal as a carer is to provide support and help individuals maintain their independence and quality of life. With my caring nature, friendly attitude, and helpful demeanor, I am confident in my ability to make a positive difference in the lives of those I care for.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
Tracheostomy Care Without Ventilator Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Wound Dressing Catheter Care Colostomy Care Ventilator Care Nebulizer 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 Eating Disorders Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin Dependent) Type 2 Diabetes (Non Insulin Dependent) Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Multiple Sclerosis 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? No, I cannot drive
Hobbies - I have an interest in these activities and like to talk about them.
Walking
Decorating
Yoga
Photography
DIY
Socialising
Reading
Watching TV
Music
Sports
Writing
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Rabbits
Birds
£18.00/hr
£18.00/hr
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