Care Provided: Live-in
Languages: English
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 3
Description
After working for years in an incredibly stressful office environment, I have decided that I wanted to do something different and really help people, so I have chosen to become a carer. I have been a live in carer for two years now, looking after clients with complicated needs such as Dementia and Parkinsons Disease. I am a calm compassionate person, always getting to appointments on time even when the schedule is very busy. I have a great attention to detail, to keep on top of complex tasks, I also have qualifications in Reflexology, massage and barbering, all to enhance my clients quality of life. I am a great cook and can offer a variety of dishes and cooking styles that fit with my clients requirements. I am also trained in using the Elkchair to help the client to get up if they fall. I'm also trained in using Condom catheters for male clients with night time incontinent problems. I will be happy to discuss any specific requirements, to make sure I provide a tailored individual approach to each one of my clients and their family. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Past time and activities I enjoy Gardening , I love to take landscape photographs on long walks. I enjoy cycling in countryside and open roads. I love yoga and the tranquility that it brings to the mind and body. I hope to take teachers training at some point, so I can share this amazing practice with my clients who are open to it. To help them get back to a state of calm and acceptance.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
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
Mild Cognitive Impairment Parkinson's Disease Anxiety Depression Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis 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: Public transport
Can I Drive Patients? No, I cannot drive
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.
Painting
Walking
Dancing
Card Games
Cooking & Baking
Puzzles
Decorating
Fishing
Gardening
Yoga
Photography
DIY
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Rabbits
Birds
£130.00/day
£165.00/day
Give us a call on 0203 369 3624 to discuss how care is priced.
External Reference
Reviewed on 3rd February 2023
Colin was my brothers live in carer from August 2020 until he moved to a nursing home in December 2021. My brother has advanced Parkinson’s disease and Colin cared for him with compassion , empathy and kindness. Colin managed a complex regime of medication my brothers personal care needs and supported him to attend a variety of appointments both locally and in London. Colin formed a meaningful and trusting relationship with my brother and the family . Colin went above and beyond in his care for my brother and supported him to explore alternative therapies to assist with symptom relief . Colin liaised appropriately with relevant Healthcare professionals my brother and family before commencing anything. Colin is in my view an excellent carer and I would have no difficulty in recommending him.
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
