Care Provided: Night
Languages: Afrikaans
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 25
Description
I am originally from South Africa. I have varying experience and have had varying experiences. I provided community nursing support in South Africa to phyciatric nurses and midwives in the community. This would be first aid out in the field, counseling to victims of domestic abuse, providing resource information as well as supporting aids patients, with daily care, this palliative care would be daily washing, eating, companionship. I also worked closely with social services to provide care to abandoned babies and children, it has always been my understaning that people are unique and wonderful. We all fundamentally need and deserve the BEST possible care, respect and support to live our best and chosen life. I consider it a privledge to be "allowed" to help someone in various ways through their day. I have delivered suport in many various ways, from domicillian to live in care, for a variety of diagnoses. From daily pad changes to showers or baths, meal preparations and shopping support. Ever case is individual and personalised according to each person's needs. I also follow care plans as required.
I have worked for 20 + years delivering personal care, support and companionship, I have worked in hospitals , personal homes, care homes and supporting people in the community. I am happy to provide hoisting and handling as a second carer , or to be discussed should moving and handling not involve hoisting, please let me know your needs and I am happy to help if possible. Please feel free to ask any questions, all very welcome.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Wound Dressing Catheter Care Colostomy 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 Mild Cognitive Impairment Bedbound Anxiety Depression Type 2 Diabetes (Non Insulin Dependent) Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Multiple Sclerosis Epilepsy Schizophrenia 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: Car
Can I Drive Patients? Yes, I have a 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.
Dancing
Cooking & Baking
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Birds
Lizards
Turtles
Snakes
N/A
External Reference
Reviewed on 5th July 2022
Hi I booked Veronica to look after my mum on my daughters wedding. She was so good 😊 my mum loved her. My mum usually has carers come in mornings. It’s a shame thst it’s not convenient otherwise my mum would want Veronica to care all the time. Veronica is a lovely lady & all my family liked her.
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Reviewed on 4th July 2022
I worked with Veronica over a period of eight weeks. I was the live-in carer and Veronica covered my daily three hour breaks. I found her to be very friendly, kind, caring and knowledgeable from a medical / health care point of view and understanding the client's needs. She is loyal and dedicated to her profession.
External Reference
Reviewed on 4th July 2022
Wonderful lady to work with. Lots of experience and knowledge. Helped me out in an emergency and it felt like we had known each other forever. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this wonderful lady to work with other families xx
External Reference
Reviewed on 5th July 2022
I have a disabled husband and Veronica was one of his carersShe had a cheerful disposition and encouraged positivity and independence in his daily routineWe always found her to be professional and polite with a lovely sense of humour
External Reference
Reviewed on 5th July 2022
I found Veronica online when desperate to get assistance for post surgery care. After a little chat and agreement of the care I would need, I choose her. I have been a career myself and when she knew exactly what I was talking about that just clicked perfectly. Once we met in person on my first visit I couldn't be happier with my choice. She is very friendly and positive. She already had so much knowledge about my condition that she gave me the best advice and kept me motivated to recover. I also have a curious pet and she was super careful and mindful of my cat getting on the way. Despite the pain I was in, Veronica made me the most comfortable, assisted me on an emergency and she gave me consistent care in person centred approach allowing me to recover my independence gradually. Thank you from the heart.
External Reference
Reviewed on 4th July 2022
Supporting vulnerable people is a calling and Veronica embodies this. She is very knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. I have engaged a few carers but would highly recommend Veronica’s service as my first option.
PrimeCarers (Helper.community Ltd)
7 Sloane Avenue
Kensington and Chelsea
London
SW3 3JD
United Kingdom
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