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Care Provided: Day Night
Languages: English
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 12
Description
Hello, my name is Katherine L and I am an experienced home carer. As a female carer with a wealth of experience, I have provided care for individuals with various needs, including Mild Cognitive Impairment, bedbound patients, Parkinson's Disease, anxiety, and depression. I am skilled in providing assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and catheter care.
One of the reasons I am well-suited for this role is my ability to provide companionship and emotional support to those in need. With my friendly and helpful nature, I strive to create a caring and supportive environment for my clients.
In addition to my caregiving skills, I am also a skilled driver with my own car, making transportation to appointments or social outings possible. My passion for helping others lead independent lives is what motivates me to provide the best possible care.
Outside of my caregiving responsibilities, I enjoy walking, decorating, and engaging in DIY projects. These hobbies reflect my creative side and allow me to bring joy and beauty into the lives of those around me. Moreover, I have a love for socializing and building connections with people.
Lastly, I am open to caring for pets as well. Whether it's cats, dogs, fish, rabbits, or birds, I am comfortable and willing to provide any necessary care or assistance.
If you are in need of a caring and experienced home carer, I am confident that I possess the qualities and skills necessary to provide the highest level of care and support.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
Supporting Children Supporting Young Adults Tracheostomy Care With Ventilator 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 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 Epilepsy Traumatic Brain Injury Schizophrenia Bipolar Psychosis Cerebral Palsy Cystic Fibrosis 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? No, I cannot drive
Hobbies - I have an interest in these activities and like to talk about them.
Walking
Decorating
DIY
Socialising
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Rabbits
Birds
Lizards
Turtles
Snakes
Spiders
£16.39/hr
£20.00/hr
£18.70/hr
£18.39/hr
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