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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.

Hello, my name is Linet and I am a home carer. I have been working in the industry for three years now and I have a lot of experience caring for people with various needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and anxiety. I really enjoy helping people to live as independently as possible and I am motivated by the positive impact that I can have on their lives. I am friendly, neat and helpful and I have a lot of experience in cooking, laundry, cleaning, and administrating tasks. I love football and I am available for live-in, live out, hourly, or overnight care. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your requirements with me.

My days can look quite different from one to the next, whether I'm popping in for a few hours, staying overnight, or living in as part of a longer arrangement, but what I enjoy most is the same throughout: good company, a shared meal, and the kind of conversation that makes the day feel less long. I've been caring in Greater London for 25 years now, mostly with older people, and I've learned as much from them as I hope they've gained from me. I know when a chat is welcome and when quiet company is what's needed instead. Alongside that companionship, I help with the practical side of the day, cooking, laundry, medication reminders, washing and dressing, and moving around safely, including with a hoist where needed. I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, respiratory illness and heart conditions, among others, as well as those needing end of life care, and I'm comfortable with wound dressing, catheter and colostomy care too. I speak English and Swahili, and I'm always happy to join someone for a walk, a game of cards, or simply to sit with them and put the world to rights. If any of this sounds like what you or your family are looking for, I'd be glad to hear from you, no pressure at all, just a conversation to start.