Care Provided: Day Live-in
Languages: English
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 5
Description
I am a caring mother of three who has always enjoyed supporting the elderly in different capacities. I would describe myself as quiet/reserved, trustworthy, patient and kind. I am often described by people I have looked after as a calming influence. Having worked in live-in care, residential homes, complex care and enablement I have a range of experience working with both men and women.
My whole life has been about caring for others - it isn't something I have had to learn how to do but a natural part of my personality. People tend to look to me to help them. They like to talk to me and I have often been told by friends (and my children) that when they are unhappy about something they find talking to me always comforts them.
I am a great listener and most older people love to talk about their past so I will bring this skill to my caring role. Rather than talk all the time I will listen to them.
I believe in helping people to help themselves so I will always do my best to support a person without feeling I need to take away their dignity by doing everything for them. Many older people are not treated in the best way and I believe I can make a small difference by becoming a carer and providing real personal care that comes from the heart.
My passions include music, being in nature (although I am still not a fan of walking in the rain and snow) and watching musicals. Despite loving modern technology I still love reading books and writing in a journal/notebook - I write very short stories. Love to swim and am trying to get into a regular exercise pattern. I have become really interested in fitness and nutrition which has given me a real insight into the benefits of looking after my wellbeing. While I don't label myself a vegan I do eat very little animal products now and most of my eating involves pluses, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Of course, I am happy to cook whatever foods necessary for my clients.
If you have any additional questions feel free to ask.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
Makaton Supporting Young Adults Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Catheter Care Colostomy 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 Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Learning Disabilties Downs Syndrome Cerebral Palsy 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? I have a license but no car
Event Chaperoning: Yes, Outside the UK
Holiday Chaperoning: Yes, Outside the UK
Hobbies - I have an interest in these activities and like to talk about them.
Walking
Dancing
Card Games
Cooking & Baking
Puzzles
Knitting
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Fish
£19.20/hr
£17.80/hr
£130.50/day
£164.50/day
Give us a call on 0203 369 3624 to discuss how care is priced.
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PrimeCarers (Helper.community Ltd)
7 Sloane Avenue
Kensington and Chelsea
London
SW3 3JD
United Kingdom
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