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Care Provided: Day Night
Languages: English
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 15
Description
Name: Shona R
Gender: Female
Care Types: Hourly, Overnight
Experience: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Bedbound, Parkinson's Disease, Anxiety, Depression
Can Drive: No
Has Car: No
Skills: Bathing, Toileting, Assistance with Dressing, Catheter Care, Companionship
Hobbies: Dancing, Cooking & Baking, Reading, Sports
Pet Preferences: Cats, Dogs, Fish, Birds, Turtles
Attributes: Caring, Friendly, Helpful
Motivation for Caring: Helping people lead independent lives
Hello, my name is Shona R and I am an experienced home carer with a passion for helping people lead independent lives. With a background in caring for individuals with mild cognitive impairment, bedbound patients, Parkinson's disease, and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, I have gained valuable experience and knowledge to provide exceptional care.
I am dedicated to providing a high level of support and assistance to my clients in their daily activities. Some of the skills I excel in include bathing, toileting, assistance with dressing, catheter care, and companionship. I firmly believe in the importance of maintaining dignity and respect in all aspects of care.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy various hobbies including dancing, cooking and baking, reading, and engaging in sports activities. These interests not only help me relax and unwind but also allow me to connect with others on a personal level.
Additionally, I am comfortable around animals and have no preference when it comes to pets. Whether it's cats, dogs, fish, birds, or turtles, I am more than happy to provide care and companionship to furry or scaly friends.
The attributes that best describe me are caring, friendly, and helpful. I take pride in building strong relationships with my clients and their families, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction. My motivation for being a carer stems from my desire to make a positive impact on people's lives and help them maintain their independence.
If you are seeking a compassionate and experienced carer who is dedicated to improving the quality of life for their clients, look no further. I would be delighted to provide the care and companionship that you or your loved ones require.
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 Anxiety Depression Type 2 Diabetes (Non Insulin Dependent) Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Heart Disease Stroke Post Operative Cancer Respiratory Illness (COPD, Asthma, etc.) Urinary Disorder (UTI, Incontinence, etc.) Poor or Declining Mobility Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, etc.) Deafness Visual Impairment End Of Life Care ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
I get to work by: Public transport
Can I Drive Patients? No, I cannot drive
Hobbies - I have an interest in these activities and like to talk about them.
Dancing
Cooking & Baking
Reading
Sports
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Birds
Turtles
£25.00/hr
£23.00/hr
£21.30/hr
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