Care Provided: Night
Languages: English
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 29
Description
Hello there!
My name is Ruth and I am a carer with experience spanning over 10 years, caring for people with wide ranging conditions. I take each new carer role as an opportunity to use my skills. I became a carer as a second job, but it soon became my main one, because I found it so fulfilling.
I am compassionate, empathic and enjoy my work as a carer. I am consistent and reliable, creating dependability for loved ones, during what might be a difficult time. I work in an enabling way, encouraging and assisting at all times.
I was with my last client for 6 years as the main carer. I became a member of his family in the process and have formed positive lasting relationships with them.
I am a very flexible and adaptable carer with a lot of common sense.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
PEG feeding Supporting Young Adults Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Catheter 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 Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin Dependent) Type 2 Diabetes (Non Insulin Dependent) Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Spinal Injury Learning Disabilties Downs Syndrome Multiple Sclerosis Motor Neurone Disease Muscular Dystrophy Epilepsy Traumatic Brain Injury 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, I have a car
Hobbies - I have an interest in these activities and like to talk about them.
Reading
Watching TV
Music
Writing
Volunteering
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
£20.20/hr
Reviewed on 23rd January 2021
Excellent Customer Service , Communication Skill and of course Care Services. Was very punctual, organized, methodical, caring, skillful and goes above and beyond the call of duty of what is expected of her. Thanks Ruth. Will always use! Asset to Prime Carers! Thank you. :)
Reviewed on 9th February 2021
She always arrived on time, was very kind to both the client and the client's visitors. She communicated well and was very knowledgable about food allergies. She immediately knows what to do and just got on with it. Her attitude to the client was just superb.
Reviewed on 7th April 2021
It's very early days, but from the moment I met Ruth she seemed ideal for my mum. This is only her second day so it's difficult to give too much detail but she's a fantastic communicator, always stays in touch and wasn't phased by any aspect of care required. I actually left the house with a sigh of relief and a feeling of hope that we have at last found the right carer! Based on first impressions as a family, we are very happy.