Profile - 12273

Updated 6 years ago

• 6+ years
• Female

My salary expectations are £1000 + per week as a LIVE-IN CARER.
I have no preference whether it be couples or single clients that need care.
I would like a working shift pattern of 2 weeks per month.
In terms of location, I would welcome work within Worcestershire but am flexible.
I have my own car with a full clean driving license.

EXPERIENCES to date . . .

Dementia
Colostomy
Urostomy
Hoisting
Sleep Apnea/CPAP mask
Stroke
Motor Neurons
Spinal injuries/Tetraplegic
Broken Limbs
Paralysis
Palative care
Epilepsy

ATTRIBUTES that I can offer and possess . . .

Empathy, Honesty, Flexibility, Compassion, Trust, Extremely Professional, Highly Motivated, Flexible, Adaptable, Ability to solve problems, Decision maker, Team Player, Excellent Communication skills

I am very much a people’s person, with an extremely friendly disposition. I believe that a big smile, compassion and trust have allowed me to build strong relationships with my clients that I have cared for, past and present. Having my own non-profit charity, I love animals. I enjoy assisting in gardens and can contribute to many household tasks besides personal care.

In my role as a carer, I have been required to provide assistance with a range of ongoing and palliative care needs, making me highly competent in many areas:

• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Continence care
• Observing changes in behavior
• Dressing and undressing
• Ensuring attendance at all medical appointments
• Meal preparation
• Transfers
• Massages
• Toileting
• Household management
• Completing shopping tasks
• The provision of emotional support and companionship
• Facilitating hobbies and interests

I am a highly compassionate person, who is mindful of my clients needs. I have excellent communication skills that are utilized effectively in order to ensure all care needs are met. I am highly organized and fully understand the importance of time management and attention to details. I am also mindful of ensuring my clients’ dignity and privacy is maintained, and always carry out my work with commitment, enthusiasm and confidentiality.

In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, walking, reading, animal welfare, rescuing, and traveling. I like listening to world music, keep up to date with current affairs, documentaries, TV and social media. I also enjoy IT. I am a competent cook and am able to prepare a variety of dishes to suit the preference of my clients.