Care Provided: Day Night
Languages: English Kikuyu Swahili
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 10
Description
Title: Margaret K: Your Compassionate and Experienced Home Carer
Hello, I'm Margaret, a dedicated and experienced female carer with a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of those in need. With a wide range of experience in caring for individuals with various conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, depression, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis, I provide hourly and overnight care with empathy and understanding.
I am a compassionate caregiver with the skills and knowledge to assist with bathing, toileting, dressing, catheter care, and providing essential companionship. Offering not only physical assistance but also emotional support, I strive to create a warm and nurturing environment for those under my care. My ability to connect with individuals on a personal level allows me to tailor my care to meet their unique needs and preferences.
In my free time, I enjoy staying active by walking, dancing, and engaging in card games and puzzles. I also have a love for fishing and appreciate the companionship of pets, including cats, dogs, fish, rabbits, and birds. As a carer, my ultimate motivation stems from helping people maintain their independence and dignity, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and support in the comfort of their own home. With my caring nature, friendly demeanor, and helpful attitude, I am committed to providing exceptional care to those I have the privilege of assisting.
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
Bedbound Parkinson's Disease Depression Eating Disorders Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin Dependent) 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 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
Dancing
Card Games
Puzzles
Fishing
Gardening
Knitting
Yoga
Watching TV
Music
Sports
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Rabbits
Birds
£19.20/hr
£18.00/hr
£20.90/hr
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