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Care Provided: Day Night Live-in
Languages: English
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 15
Description
My name is Derek H and I am an experienced male home carer. With a passion for providing exceptional care, I have spent years assisting individuals in maintaining their independence and improving their quality of life. I am proficient in various care types, including live-in, hourly, and overnight care.
Throughout my career, I have acquired invaluable experience in caring for individuals with a range of conditions, such as being bedbound, Parkinson's Disease, anxiety, depression, and osteoporosis. I am well-versed in providing assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and catheter care. Additionally, I provide companionship and emotional support, promoting a positive and comfortable environment for those I care for.
As a carer, I understand the importance of being able to transport my clients safely and efficiently. This is why I have a car and a valid driver's license. I am more than capable of driving to appointments, running errands, and engaging in any other necessary activities.
Outside of my caregiving duties, I find joy in various hobbies such as walking, socializing, reading, watching TV, and listening to music. Additionally, I have a special fondness for animals and am comfortable caring for pets, including cats, spiders, fish, rabbits, and birds.
My caring, friendly, and helpful nature has always driven me to pursue a career in providing care. There is nothing more rewarding than helping individuals lead independent lives and fostering a sense of purpose. I am committed to making a difference in the lives of those I care for and am dedicated to providing the highest level of care possible.
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 Bedbound Parkinson's Disease Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Learning Disabilties Downs Syndrome Muscular Dystrophy Epilepsy 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
Socialising
Reading
Watching TV
Music
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Fish
Rabbits
Birds
Lizards
Turtles
Snakes
Spiders
N/A
£20.00/hr
£18.80/hr
£145.00/day
£185.00/day
Give us a call on 0203 369 3624 to discuss how care is priced.
£17.00/hr
£14.00/hr
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