“Caregivers must be good listeners and empathetic conversationalists. They should be detail-oriented, diligent problem solvers and have technical medical skills to apply to patients as needed. In my last role as a home private health aide, my client was feeling depressed. After a long, heartfelt talk with him, I learned he missed going outside.
I assisted his family in moving him into a room with a South-facing window so he could get more sunlight, even when he was on bed rest. I was able to use my problem-solving and communication skills to bring my client more peace, and I realized how important those soft skills are to the role. I also used my medical skills to help him get set back up with all the equipment he needed to thrive.
Profile Information
General Care Experience
Live in care work, Home Care
Looking for work in the following locations:
London, South East, Berkshire, Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Middlesex, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, Surrey, West Sussex
Additional Information
English Language Level
Very Basic
Driving Licence
No License
Care Skills
- Cancer
- Catheter Care
- Children / Young People
- Dementia
Care Qualifications
- NVQ Health and Social Care
Current DBS
No
