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When a client I was looking after became anxious before a medical procedure, I went in with her and held her hand until it was done. That is the kind of carer I am. I stay close, I stay calm, and I make sure people feel less alone. I'm based in Hertfordshire and offer hourly visits, live-in care and overnight support, with over ten years behind me. Companionship sits at the heart of how I work. I have supported one client by involving her in taking part in cooking her preparation and cooking her favourite meals following recipes passed down by her Mother, gardening and ironing, simple things she loved and could still enjoy. With others I have gone along to concerts, religious services, walks in the park and shopping trips, always shaping the day around what they actually want to do. I speak English, Zulu, North Ndebele and South Ndebele, and I share my own love of cooking, music and gardening. I am also experienced caring for people with varied and some complex needs such as dementia, stroke, diabetes, mobility problems and end of life care, so practical support sits alongside the company. I have stayed with clients in hospital, adjusted my own plans at short notice, and built the kind of trust that lasts years. If that sounds like the support you're looking for, I would be glad to hear from you, whenever suits you.

Families often tell me how much I came to mean to them, not just to the person I was caring for. One family invited me to their mother's funeral after I looked after her right to the end, and walking with them to the station afterwards, saying our goodbyes, is something I still think about with pride. I have worked as a carer for 16 years, based in Middlesbrough, offering hourly, live-in and overnight care. In that time I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and end of life care, among many other conditions, and I am comfortable with medication, moving and handling, wound dressing and catheter care. I also help with cooking, laundry and the everyday things that keep a home running, and I speak English and North Ndebele. I like to encourage clients to stay a little active in small ways, as I have seen how much it helps their mind stay engaged. When things get difficult, I try to stay calm and steady. I look forward to seeing my clients each day and having a proper chat with them. It is a job I enjoy. If you think I might be a good fit for your family, I would be glad to hear from you, with no pressure at all.

I once cared for a couple together, a man and a woman with quite different needs, and found real satisfaction in adapting to each of them while keeping their home routines steady and familiar. That kind of balance, staying calm while managing several things at once, is something I've built over 7 years of live-in care in Wolverhampton. I've supported complex dementia from morning through to evening, and managed the full mix of cooking, cleaning, medication and mobility support for a client with Parkinson's, so nothing feels rushed or piecemeal when I'm on shift. I speak English, North Ndebele and Shona, and I bring a steady, attentive manner to everything from bathing and dressing to catheter and colostomy care, hoist assistance and medication reminders. I've supported people through dementia, stroke, heart disease, cancer and end of life care, among many other conditions, and I never lose sight of the person behind the diagnosis, their dignity, independence and preferences always come first. Clients and families tend to find me easy to have around, someone who keeps the household running smoothly while making space for the things that bring comfort, whether that's a familiar meal, a garden walk or simply quiet company in front of the television. If you think I might be the right fit for you or your loved one, I'd be glad to hear from you.