Find trusted Kikuyu-speaking carers

A good day for me involves a bit of dancing, a card game or two, and a proper chat over a home-cooked meal. I bring that same energy into my work as a live-in and overnight carer based in Coventry, where I have spent four years supporting people in their own homes. Companionship sits at the heart of what I do. I enjoy sharing meals, going for walks, and simply sitting down for a good conversation. I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, anxiety and depression, among many other conditions, and I know that company and kindness matter just as much as practical help. I am also comfortable with the everyday tasks that keep a home running smoothly: medication reminders, personal care, cooking, and light housework. I speak English, Kikuyu and Swahili, which sometimes helps put people at ease. I would love to meet you or your family and talk about how I can help.

Twenty years in, I still think the best part of a visit is often the cup of tea shared afterwards, sitting and talking properly rather than rushing off. That is the sort of carer I am. Based in Kettering, I offer hourly and overnight care, and over two decades I have supported people with all sorts of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, arthritis and end of life care. I speak English, Kikuyu and Swahili, which has sometimes been the thing that makes a client feel instantly at home with me. What I care about most is the company as much as the practical support. I am just as happy cooking a meal together, working through a puzzle or picking up knitting as I am helping with bathing, dressing, medication or moving and handling. I take catheter care and hoist use in my stride, but I never let the practical side crowd out conversation and a bit of laughter along the way. Clients tell me they appreciate that I treat their home as theirs, and their day as something worth making pleasant, not just managed. If you think I might be a good fit for your family, I would be glad to hear from you, no pressure at all.

I've worked shifts of up to fifty hours a week, and it's taught me that steady, patient care matters more than anything else when someone is relying on you. Based in Watford, I've spent five years supporting people with a wide range of needs, and I'm currently looking to build on that with a diploma in care, because I like to keep learning rather than assume I know it all. Day to day, I offer hourly and overnight care, helping with things like bathing, dressing, medication reminders and catheter care, as well as cooking and companionship. I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, learning disabilities and physical conditions such as osteoporosis and stroke recovery, and I try to bring the same calm, unhurried manner whatever the need. Outside of care I enjoy walking, baking, puzzles and knitting, and I often bring these into my visits, whether that's a shared recipe or a quiet game to pass the afternoon. I speak English, Kikuyu and Swahili. If you think I might be a good match for you or someone you love, I'd be glad to hear from you, no pressure at all, just a conversation to start.