Care Provided: Night Live-in
Languages: Twi TWI FANTE GA
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 8
Description
My name is Akosua i hava aways wanted to look after people since I was a young
I was brought up to respect my elders and treat them with empathy.
I have been in the care sector for 11 years.
I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the older generation
Asking them what it like when they were glowing up
I am reliable, funny, compassionate and professional I would keep my client entertained with jokes and stories .
I am hard working and flexible worker I am keen and willing to
Undertake any job that will assist individuals to fulfill
Their daily goals and wellbeing.
I work with different kinds of dementia, parkinson,skills in stoma,catheter,palliative care,end of life and some knowledge on peg Feed.
I can also cook lasagne,fish pie ,
Roast chicken and roast potatoes.
Cooking is my hobby
I have knowledge, training and experience in equality, different culture,beliefs, confidentiality
Giving choice and respect for each person as an individual.
I also support those that feel depressed in their different challenges and reach out to them.i am willing to be motivated to learn new things and be a good team player.
I also make sure risk assessments are completed inside and outside of the main care environment with risk assessments.
I also consider the service user individual mood,behaviour ,physical wellbeing. Mobility and support needs and ensure these areas are all addressed i am aware of the legislation of equality and diversity.
I have attended all the training related to Equality and Diversity.
As a live in carer I ensure that I listen attentively give the service user the opportunity to express their needs without interruption. I have developed the skills to remain calm in stressful situations I have a clear sense of direction and motivation and to help others to reach their full potentials.
I would provide all personal care and support services users with bathing and dressing.
I aso have experience with challenging behaviour including their frustration.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
PEG feeding Sign language Supporting Young Adults Tracheostomy Care Without Ventilator Tracheostomy Care With Ventilator Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Wound Dressing Catheter Care Colostomy 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 Motor Neurone Disease Epilepsy Traumatic Brain Injury Bipolar Cerebral Palsy Heart Disease Stroke Post Operative HIV / AIDS 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: Public transport
Can I Drive Patients? No, I cannot drive
Event Chaperoning: Yes, Only in the UK
Holiday Chaperoning: Yes, Outside the UK
Hobbies - I have an interest in these activities and like to talk about them.
Walking
Dancing
Cooking & Baking
Decorating
Fishing
Yoga
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Fish
Rabbits
Birds
£125.00/day
£165.00/day
Give us a call on 0203 369 3624 to discuss how care is priced.
£16.00/hr
£13.00/hr
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PrimeCarers (Helper.community Ltd)
7 Sloane Avenue
Kensington and Chelsea
London
SW3 3JD
United Kingdom
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