Care Provided: Day Night Live-in
Languages: German English Dutch Nigerian Okpe
Age: 50+
Years Experience: 6
Description
Hi there, my name is Irene O, and I am a compassionate and experienced home carer. With a wealth of experience in caring for individuals with various conditions such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Bedbound patients, Parkinson's Disease, Anxiety, and Depression, I can provide the utmost care and support to those in need.
I take pride in my ability to assist with daily activities such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and catheter care. My companionship skills are also exceptional, as I believe that emotional well-being is just as important as physical well-being. Whether it's engaging in meaningful conversations or simply being there to lend a helping hand, I am dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for my clients.
In addition to my caring nature, I possess excellent driving skills and have my own car. This allows me to provide transportation for my clients, ensuring they can attend medical appointments, run errands, or enjoy outings. I am dependable and always prioritize the safety and comfort of those under my care.
Outside of my caregiving role, I have a variety of hobbies that keep me active and fulfilled. I enjoy taking long walks, dancing to my favorite tunes, and indulging in my passion for cooking and baking. Yoga has become an integral part of my life, helping me maintain a balanced mind and body. I also love socializing with friends and exploring new places.
I have a deep commitment to helping people lead independent lives, and I bring this motivation and dedication to every caregiving role I undertake. My friendly and helpful demeanor, combined with my experience and skills, allows me to create a positive and uplifting atmosphere for those in my care.
Lastly, I am more than happy to accommodate your beloved pets as part of my caregiving service. Having a soft spot for animals, I am comfortable with cats, dogs, fish, rabbits, and birds, and would be thrilled to include them in our day-to-day activities.
Thank you for taking the time to read my autobiography. I look forward to the opportunity of providing exceptional care and support to you or your loved ones.
Skills - I have been trained with the following skills
Supporting Children Supporting Young Adults Bathing Toileting Assistance with Dressing Catheter Care Ventilator 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 Eating Disorders Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin Dependent) Type 2 Diabetes (Non Insulin Dependent) Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Spinal Injury Learning Disabilties Downs Syndrome Multiple Sclerosis Epilepsy Bipolar 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
Dancing
Cooking & Baking
Yoga
Socialising
Reading
Watching TV
Music
Sports
Pet Preferences - I am happy to look after these sorts of pets alongside a patient.
Cats
Dogs
Fish
Rabbits
Birds
Lizards
Turtles
£15.20/hr
£18.80/hr
£17.89/hr
£159.00/day
£188.00/day
Give us a call on 0203 369 3624 to discuss how care is priced.
£17.50/hr
£16.00/hr
External Reference
Reviewed on 31st January 2024
Irene is a very compassionate carer. I was fortunate to have been able to work closely with her as a double-up partner. Irene started her career as a care assistant, but her passion for caring and supporting vulnerable individuals in the community to enjoy their day to day life, pushed her to study a degree in health and social care. Her care service delivery is not only professional but with huge compassion, empathy, respect, active listening and promoting independence and dignity. Irene is also a hands-on person. She goes far and beyond in ensuring that all the clients we worked with bade us goodbye with a satisfying smile before we left each care visit. I can confirm that Irene will bring these skills to PrimeCarers and ensure that every client she works with get the maximum quality care and support that they deserve.