Care Provided: Day Night Live-in
Languages: English Makaton
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 7
Description
I am punctual and give 110% to my job. I like a laugh and joke to lighten the mood. I love doing all sorts of different crafts. I am a cat lover and have two cats at home. I love gardening and love spring when everything comes back to life and all the buds start appearing on the trees. I have no dependants so am very flexible with my working hours. Enjoy going to Greece for holidays especially Crete my most favourite place to go. Love the Greeks and the weather. I am easy going and will help anyone out if I can. I donate some of the items I craft to a daycentre for people with dementia so that they can raffle them off or use them for the tombola to raise funds for taking the people on days out and presents at christmas and birthdays.
Doing care/support work gives me satisfaction in my job knowing that I have made someone's life better. No 2 days are the same. Getting to know my client and giving them the best possible care that I can and taking into account the likes and dislikes of the client. Giving a person centred approach to caring for them. The client always come first. To build a bond and trust with your client so they trust you. I enjoy being a carer as it is a worthwhile job and they become part of the family.
I have worked in care in the community. I have supported adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. I have been a live in carer for a lady with dementia. I have worked days, nights and sleep ins. Worked a variety of shift patterns. I have my Care Certificate alongside lots of other training including medication, safeguarding, moving and handling COSHH to name a few. I have taken a client on holiday to Devon and he thoroughly enjoyed. it. I have also worked with lots of vulnerable people in my job as a floating support worker with a housing association. I have supported clients with personal care, going out into the community, life skills like cooking and menu planning, cleaning and laundry.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
Makaton Supporting Young Adults 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
Autism Spectrum Disorders Mild Cognitive Impairment Bedbound Parkinson's Disease Anxiety Depression Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Learning Disabilties Downs Syndrome Epilepsy Schizophrenia Psychosis Cerebral Palsy Heart Disease Stroke Post Operative Orthopaedic Injuries / Broken Bones Cancer Huntington's Disease 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, in my insured 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
Cooking & Baking
Puzzles
Gardening
Knitting
Photography
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Rabbits
£16.00/hr
£15.00/hr
£130.00/day
Give us a call on 0203 369 3624 to discuss how care is priced.
£15.00/hr
External Reference
Reviewed on 5th March 2023
Cath is a very hard worker, who picks things up quickly and gives her all. She works well in a team, but is also able to work on her own initiative. Cath was a real asset to the team.
External Reference
Reviewed on 7th March 2023
Cath is a lovely lady who goes above and beyond for the people she cares for. She works well with her colleagues and also uses initiative whilst working independently. Cath is prompt and reliable, highly recommended.
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
