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Lynette S

Last active within a week

8 miles away • TEMPLECOMBE, BA8

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18 years of experience

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122 Curam hours worked

Early stage dementia COPD STROKE/TIA Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Palliative care Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Visual and hearing impairments Anxiety + View More + View More

I am a compassionate, empathetic, patient, gentle, respectful, diligent, organised, good-humoured, friendly live-in carer with 17 years of experience. I enjoy the companionship aspect of caring and consider myself a good listener and commun

122 Curam hours worked Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia COPD STROKE/TIA Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Palliative care Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Visual and hearing impairments Anxiety

Qualification

Health and safety at work

Moving and handling certificate

Safeguarding adults

Safeguarding children

Spinal injuries training

Catheter care

Hoisting

Specialist Skill

Moving and handling

Spinal injuries

Catheter care

Hoisting

 BA8 0TT 242563 I am a compassionate, empathetic, patient, gentle, respectful, diligent, organised, good-humoured, friendly live-in carer with 17 years of experience. I enjoy the companionship aspect of caring and consider myself a good listener and communicator. I like to get to know my clients and try hard to meet their needs as individuals. I am a competent cook and love pets, especially dogs. I have a car, a clean UK licence and drive manual and automatic cars. I enjoy taking clients on outings and to their appointments. {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":"0","field_care_type_first":"0","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":"0","field_care_type_second":"0","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":"0","field_care_type_third":"0","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":"0","field_care_type_fourth":"0","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":"0","field_care_type_fifth":"0","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":"0","field_care_type_sixth":"0","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":"0","field_care_type_seven":"0"}

Dino P

Last active a few weeks ago

1 mile away • Shaftesbury, SP7

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17 years of experience

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5699 Curam hours worked

Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation STROKE/TIA Physical disabilities - children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Palliative care + View More + View More

Hello my name is Dino. I have been a carer for over 17 years. I was working in Rotterdam, Netherlands for 10 years as a Rehab Assistant. After that I started working as a live in carer all around Europe including England. I became a carer

5699 Curam hours worked Art/Culture Cooking Exercise Food & Wine Gardening Movies Music Reading Sport Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation STROKE/TIA Physical disabilities - children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Palliative care

Qualification

Health and safety at work

First aid

Moving and handling certificate

Brain injuries training

Spinal injuries training

PEG feeding training

Catheter care

Specialist Skill

Moving and handling

Brain injuries

Spinal injuries

PEG feeding

Catheter care

 SP7 0JX 36277 Hello my name is Dino. I have been a carer for over 17 years. I was working in Rotterdam, Netherlands for 10 years as a Rehab Assistant. After that I started working as a live in carer all around Europe including England. I became a carer because I like to help and support people around me. I try to give people independence and encourage them to live life to the fullest. I'm a family man, so I know how to provide good care for people and how to manage household duties. I have good communication skills, patience and compassion to deliver excellent care. My passion is cooking, I was selected for 3 years as the best amateur chef in the Mediterranean. I look forward to having the opportunity to be able to provide you care 2 1 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":true,"field_care_type_first":"3","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":true,"field_care_type_second":"3","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":true,"field_care_type_third":"3","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":true,"field_care_type_fourth":"3","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":true,"field_care_type_fifth":"3","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":true,"field_care_type_sixth":"3","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":true,"field_care_type_seven":"3"}

Linda D

Last active a few weeks ago

5 miles away • Sturminster Newton, DT10

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7 years of experience

Early stage dementia Late stage dementia Accident rehabilitation STROKE/TIA Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Palliative care Diabetes Arthritis Depression Dysphagia Long covid Anxiety + View More + View More

Hi, I'm Linda. I've been working as a Domiciliary and Live in carer for the past 7 years and after helping to look after my father, who had Alzheimer's, I can honestly say, I have found my calling....caring for the elderly. I now spec

Cooking Crosswords Exercise Music Reading Sport Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia Accident rehabilitation STROKE/TIA Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Palliative care Diabetes Arthritis Depression Dysphagia Long covid Anxiety

Qualification

Specialist Skill

Moving and handling

Occupational therapy

Physiotherapy

 DT10 2AB 256956 Hi, I'm Linda. I've been working as a Domiciliary and Live in carer for the past 7 years and after helping to look after my father, who had Alzheimer's, I can honestly say, I have found my calling....caring for the elderly. I now specialize in live in care and assist with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, housekeeping, errands, whatever is necessary to enable your loved ones to remain in their own homes, where they are respected and treated with the dignity they deserve. I am a British citizen and have a UK drivers licence and my own car and I don't mind to travel. I specifically work from November to June, offering both short term respite cover, as well as longer assignments, (2-4 weeks). As well as possessing all the necessary qualities of a good carer, i. e. compassion, professionalism, reliability, hardworking and flexible, I have loads of patience and energy. I enjoy challenging roles that involve any aspects of Dementia, as well as hospital discharge clients who require ongoing encouragement and support to help with their recovery. I enjoy walking, outings, cooking, gardening, puzzles and companionship I am there for my clients to make a difference in their daily lives to help them maintain as normal a lifestyle as possible in their own homes for as long as they are able. 2 2 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":false,"field_care_type_first":"","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":false,"field_care_type_second":"","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":false,"field_care_type_third":"","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":false,"field_care_type_fourth":"","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":false,"field_care_type_fifth":"","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":false,"field_care_type_sixth":"","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":false,"field_care_type_seven":""}

Esther N

Last active yesterday

12 miles away • Wincanton, somerset, BA9

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3 years of experience

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12 Curam hours worked

Early stage dementia STROKE/TIA Physical disabilities - children Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Palliative care Schizophrenia Learning disability + View More + View More

From my experience working with professional caregivers, clients, and families, I have characteristics of a good caregiver. I demonstrate empathy and compassion for the people I Support, who may be struggling to cope with their day to d

12 Curam hours worked Cooking Exercise Movies Music Reading Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia STROKE/TIA Physical disabilities - children Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Palliative care Schizophrenia Learning disability

Qualification

Health and safety at work

Moving and handling certificate

Brain injuries training

Catheter care

Epilepsy management

Specialist Skill

Moving and handling

Brain injuries

Catheter care

Epilepsy

 BA99AY 117965 From my experience working with professional caregivers, clients, and families, I have characteristics of a good caregiver. I demonstrate empathy and compassion for the people I Support, who may be struggling to cope with their day to day care. I am Committed to professional growth and continuing education, including attending all trainings. Being reliable, including arriving for work on time and fulfilling all duties in a timely manner Respecting patients’ privacy and dignity Exhibiting a positive demeanor and kind tone of voice Being considerate and kind when working with the patient Being mindful of the fact that I am working in their family’s, private home Using good communication skills with both the patient and the family Having a well-kept personal appearance Seeking solutions to caregiving issues when you don’t have an answer Acting as a personal supporter and cheerleader for your patient and their family during difficult days 1 1 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":true,"field_care_type_first":"5","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":true,"field_care_type_second":"5","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":true,"field_care_type_third":"5","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":true,"field_care_type_fourth":"5","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":true,"field_care_type_fifth":"5","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":true,"field_care_type_sixth":"5","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":true,"field_care_type_seven":"5"}

Belinda R

Last active today

15 miles away • Wimborne, BH21

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10 years of experience

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1689 Curam hours worked

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Early stage dementia Late stage dementia STROKE/TIA Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Cerebral palsy Palliative care Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Visual and hearing impairments + View More + View More

As a dedicated Health Care Assistant with a decade of experience, I'm committed to enhancing lives through exceptional care. I excel in providing emotional support, maintaining strong patient relationships, and delivering personal care in v

1689 Curam hours worked Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia STROKE/TIA Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Cerebral palsy Palliative care Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Visual and hearing impairments

Qualification

First aid

Moving and handling certificate

Specialist Skill

Moving and handling

 BH21 2ES 26276 As a dedicated Health Care Assistant with a decade of experience, I'm committed to enhancing lives through exceptional care. I excel in providing emotional support, maintaining strong patient relationships, and delivering personal care in various settings. Proficient in hoists and manual handling, I ensure optimal comfort and health. Dedicated to professional growth, I continuously update my skills. My positivity, humour, and adaptability make me a valuable team member. I am flexible with the hours I work and am open to every other Saturday morning. I've earned commendations from supervisors and colleagues for consistent, quality care. Your time in considering me is appreciated, and I look forward to a future meeting. 1 1 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":false,"field_care_type_first":"","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":false,"field_care_type_second":"","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":true,"field_care_type_third":"1","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":true,"field_care_type_fourth":"1","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":false,"field_care_type_fifth":"","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":false,"field_care_type_sixth":"","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":false,"field_care_type_seven":""}

Liv Z

Last active today

14 miles away • Poole, BH16

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14 years of experience

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748+ Curam hours worked

Early stage dementia STROKE/TIA Physical disabilities - children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Palliative care Schizophrenia Huntington's disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome Borderline personality disorder Dysphagia Anxiety + View More + View More

Hi, my name is Liv, I am 31 years old and have been working within the health and care sector since I was 18. I always knew my career path would lie within healthcare as my passion is helping people and my skills involve communication and m

748+ Curam hours worked Exercise Movies Music Reading Sport Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia STROKE/TIA Physical disabilities - children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Palliative care Schizophrenia Huntington's disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome Borderline personality disorder Dysphagia Anxiety

Qualification

Moving and handling certificate

Brain injuries training

Spinal injuries training

PEG feeding training

Catheter care

Physiotherapy studies

Epilepsy management

Stoma care

Anaphylaxis

Specialist Skill

Moving and handling

Brain injuries

Spinal injuries

PEG feeding

Catheter care

Physiotherapy

Epilepsy

Stoma care

Anaphylaxis

 BH16 6BP 67760 Hi, my name is Liv, I am 31 years old and have been working within the health and care sector since I was 18. I always knew my career path would lie within healthcare as my passion is helping people and my skills involve communication and my ability to empathise and always put others at the heart of what I do. I started my career as a domiciliary home carer for older adults and those with dementia. I loved this role and did this full time for a year before continuing part time whilst I studied towards my BSc in Psychology which I achieved in July 2014. I then moved to working in a residential home supporting young adults with autism, epilepsy, mental health conditions and challenging behaviours. This role challenged me but I learnt so much and really enjoyed working with people with additional needs. This led me to the last six years which I have spent working within a community learning disability team in the NHS. This role gave me great experience in working with adults with a range of physical and mental illnesses, disabilities and conditions. I have a range of different experiences and qualifications including manual handing, first aid, basic life support, medication management and epilepsy. My hobbies and interests include music, running (I am not the fastest but like to do the distance!) walking my dog, and spending time with family and friends. I am very sociable and chatty and enjoy being around people. I also spent some time recently volunteering as a events first aider for St John Ambulance which involved providing basic life support and other first aid to the public at a range of events including the London marathon and bath rugby games. I believe that every person I work with deserves the best standard of care I can provide, every single day. If you have any questions for me please feel free to get in touch. I am working alongside another role but am happy to consider requests on an individual basis. I have experience with catheter and stoma care but may need a refresher. I am always willing to learn new skills. {"field_care_type_first":"0","field_care_type_second":"0","field_care_type_third":"0","field_care_type_fourth":"0","field_care_type_fifth":"0","field_care_type_sixth":"0","field_care_type_seven":"0"}

Karina R

Last active within 2 weeks

14 miles away • Poole, Dorset, BH16

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5 years of experience

Early stage dementia Late stage dementia STROKE/TIA Parkinson's disease Incontinence Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Palliative care Motor neurone disease Diabetes Arthritis Eating disorders Depression Anxiety + View More + View More

My name is Karina. Mature, non-smoker. I have many years of experience as a health care professional caring for the elderly, including family members. I specialise in 24-hour live-in-care in all aspects of daily living, Waking night care, C

Spanish Art/Culture Computers & Technology Cooking Exercise Food & Wine Gardening Movies Music Reading Sport Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia STROKE/TIA Parkinson's disease Incontinence Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Palliative care Motor neurone disease Diabetes Arthritis Eating disorders Depression Anxiety

Qualification

Health and safety at work

Moving and handling certificate

Catheter care

Specialist Skill

Moving and handling

Catheter care

 BH16 6FH 100816 My name is Karina. Mature, non-smoker. I have many years of experience as a health care professional caring for the elderly, including family members. I specialise in 24-hour live-in-care in all aspects of daily living, Waking night care, Companionship care, Palliative care —a British Nationale. I totally absorb myself and get great job satisfaction in caring for the elderly and in need. I believe I have a natural gift to give. It’s imperative to treat people how we would like to be treated ourselves. I have many qualities that make me exceptionally good at my job. I will always help the people I care for feel respected, valued, and safe. I will be someone who improves your feelings of well-being, and you will look forward to seeing me. I am a good carer who is passionate about her job and do my very best for the people I care for. Taking all aspects of my role and a career in care seriously is a professional vocation, not just a job. Being an experienced carer who has received good training, professional development, experience, and qualifications to back this up to make me confident in providing care with seamless ease. I will be respectfully deal with personal care such as washing toileting management while preserving your dignity. Everyone needs to have autonomy in the way we live. I will respect your right to choose and preserve your dignity. And will not assume you cannot make a decision; I will always help you feel empowered. Dedicated to being on time, and you are safe in knowing that I will be there for you at any time of the day. I will go the extra mile to ensure you are comfortable before I retire, making sure all of your needs are attended to and helping to build trust between the two of us. The last thing you need in your own home is someone who likes to moan about things, complains, or look unhappy. I understand that positivity plays a huge part in feeling well, and you will always find me with a smile and a positive attitude. I have great patience, and you should never feel rushed to do something. I understand that it’s more vital for you to achieve something than how long it takes you to do it. I hope we have a shared interest in some of the things I enjoy in life, like the love of cooking, ballet, theatre, sailing, F1 Racing, tennis/ watching & playing, listening to various music, animals, literature, architecture. 0 2 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":true,"field_care_type_first":"5, 3","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":true,"field_care_type_second":"5, 3","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":true,"field_care_type_third":"5, 3","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":true,"field_care_type_fourth":"5, 3","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":true,"field_care_type_fifth":"5, 3","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":true,"field_care_type_sixth":"5, 3","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":true,"field_care_type_seven":"5, 3"}

Kev W

Last active today

16 miles away • Ferndown, BH22

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18 years of experience

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2462 Curam hours worked

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Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation STROKE/TIA Physical disabilities - children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Palliative care Schizophrenia Huntington's disease Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome Borderline personality disorder Dysphagia Long covid Anxiety + View More + View More

Hi, my name is Kev. I have been involved in private care work for two years now. Before that I worked for the Ambulance Service NHS Trust for thirteen years, working on front-line emergency ambulances as an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA). B

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2462 Curam hours worked Art/Culture Cooking Exercise Food & Wine Gardening Movies Music Reading Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation STROKE/TIA Physical disabilities - children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Palliative care Schizophrenia Huntington's disease Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome Borderline personality disorder Dysphagia Long covid Anxiety

Qualification

Moving and handling certificate

Brain injuries training

Spinal injuries training

PEG feeding training

Occupational therapy studies

Epilepsy management

Stoma care

Anaphylaxis

Specialist Skill

Moving and handling

Brain injuries

Spinal injuries

PEG feeding

Occupational therapy

Epilepsy

Stoma care

Anaphylaxis

 BH22 9TL 165266 Hi, my name is Kev. I have been involved in private care work for two years now. Before that I worked for the Ambulance Service NHS Trust for thirteen years, working on front-line emergency ambulances as an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA). Before that I worked as non-emergency ambulance crew for three years. During my ambulance career I encountered pretty much everything that can happen to a human being in life (and, unfortunately, death). My day-to-day role was being part of a front-line NHS emergency ambulance crew and responding to emergencies as needed. I attended everything from mental health crises, to life-threatening medical emergencies, to serious and fatal trauma. My role over the years also gave me a vast experience of dealing with non-emergency work which could range from people calling us out just to talk to someone due to loneliness; people calling for clarification on medication or smaller chronic health needs; even someone who needed some advice on using their new telephone! I dealt with a whole array of departments within the spectrum of the health system - GP’s (both patients own and out of hours), hospital wards, social services, mental health teams, safeguarding teams etc. My work was often challenging and I became very adept at using the resources available to me but also thinking outside the box and often taking unorthodox routes to gain the best outcome for a patient. Before leaving the Ambulance Service I was offered the role of carer for a lady who had severe mental health problems and would not/could not provide adequate care for herself. During this role I worked closely with mental health nurses, to whom the lady was known. We developed a system of care, through trial and error and slowly establishing trust. It was an organic process that took into account the lady’s fragile mental health and the requisites for adhering to at least her basic needs. I was told after working with the lady for some time that the team had seen the most progress in her for the seven years they had known her. Unfortunately she passed away after a short illness and I was again looking for a suitable client. Shortly after I was put in contact with a man who had autism and early-onset dementia. The family of the man had been trying for a number of years to find a suitable carer for him but, due to the difficulties of his autism, complex stoma needs and then dementia, they had struggled to find anyone to stick around. I bonded with this chap straight away and over the course of the next several months we formed a close bond. Sadly the chap became ill and was unwilling to accept any form of medical help during hospitalisation. He deteriorated quickly and was taken to a hospice for palliative care, where I stayed with him and his family for over a week until he passed away. Recently I have been working with a couple of clients simultaneously. One is a chap who had been referred to me via the mental health team as someone who I might be able to help with. This man had developed acute mental health problems and his family were struggling to understand and cope with the situation, meaning that basic day-to-day functions were not being taken care of. I visited him a few days a week to give him some company, companionship, hopefully some laughs! The other is a lady with complexities resulting from her dementia. I now find myself looking for suitable clients that I think I could bring something of value to. My work with the most difficult patients and situations during my ambulance work has given me a rare ability to deal with those clients/patients/families that have, for want of a better term, ‘slipped through the net’ and find it almost impossible to retain the services of a carer. I seem to have found myself using a mixture of my character, temperament and long and wide-ranging experience within my ambulance career to work with those people whose care needs are a little more diverse or different to others. I always loved the challenge of trying to get a positive outcome from a difficult situation or person. This has now filtered down into my current working practices and I enjoy meeting people who are otherwise deemed to be problematic or even impossible to deal with. A lot of situations can be defused and made better with a sense of humour, I have always found. I try to have a laugh with the people I work with as well as listening to them and trying to anticipate their needs. My range of experience/skills are listed in my profile, but I believe those little green tabs don’t fully cover the qualities needed to be an effective carer and there is no substitute for compassion, understanding and patience. I have old-school values when it comes to working with clients and I believe in being open, honest, respectful and treating clients with dignity. I have a very flexible approach to working, with regards to hours and needs and am always willing to talk and chip in if someone needs help. I am willing to provide basic grooming and personal hygiene care, also basic housekeeping needs, including shopping. I drive and am more than willing to take clients for a day out somewhere for a change of scene. I am very experienced in dealing with medications; administration, keeping up-to-date records and organising nomad/dosette boxes etc. I am also more than happy to perform medical observations and liaise with any departments that would need to be updated/informed etc. My medical background places me well to be around in the event of accidents/injuries/falls etc. One of my biggest enjoyments is cooking and I am more than happy to provide meals (either ‘meals-on-wheels’ varieties or fresh home-cooked) and make up batches of meals if required/wanted. I am/have always been a pet owner and am very happy to care for pets too. I have many hobbies and am, by nature, a naturally curious person and love to listen to people talking about their experiences and views. I have excellent references available. 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Nicola W

Last active within 2 weeks

16 miles away • Ferndown, BH22

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20+ years of experience

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165+ Curam hours worked

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Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD STROKE/TIA Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Palliative care Schizophrenia Huntington's disease Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome Borderline personality disorder Dysphagia Long covid Anxiety + View More + View More

By nature I’m non-judgemental, empathetic, compassionate, caring and kind, and I have a sense of humour - I believe this is so important in this line of work. I'm professional, dedicated and motivated, and adept at working autonomously, o

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165+ Curam hours worked Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD STROKE/TIA Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Palliative care Schizophrenia Huntington's disease Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome Borderline personality disorder Dysphagia Long covid Anxiety

Qualification

Moving and handling certificate

Brain injuries training

Spinal injuries training

Occupational therapy studies

Physiotherapy studies

Epilepsy management

Anaphylaxis

Specialist Skill

Moving and handling

Brain injuries

Spinal injuries

Occupational therapy

Physiotherapy

Epilepsy

Anaphylaxis

 BH229TL 153968 By nature I’m non-judgemental, empathetic, compassionate, caring and kind, and I have a sense of humour - I believe this is so important in this line of work. I'm professional, dedicated and motivated, and adept at working autonomously, or as part of a team. I am a Registered Paramedic and worked for the NHS Ambulance Service for 22 years, until recently, responding to emergency and urgent 999 calls. I have worked as a Disability Analyst (PIP assessor), and as a private carer and personal assistant (PA). I also have a BA (hons) in Fine Art. My move into private care work started after a friend asked me to care for his mum when she was discharged home after being under mental health section in hospital for over 7 years. I worked closely with her, her family and her mental health team and through word of mouth I was asked to support other people in their own homes. I found that my Paramedic role and Ambulance Service experience translated really well into private care work, so now I only work supporting people in their own homes and I absolutely love my work. Recently I have found myself supporting three couples - the males all have Dementia and other co-morbidities, including Parkinsons disease, and three of the females have heart conditions and other co-morbidities. My work is varied - I manage all of one couples medication, medical conditions, care and appointments, as well as supporting them with shopping, gardening, admin, some personal care occasionally, regular observations and anything really that they ask me to assist with. The male has recently had to have an abdominal drain which I have monitored and supported him with. Another couple I mostly support as a companion but am also there for support and management of aggressive episodes that the male occasionally has - purely relating to his Dementia. I have recently finished supporting a lovely man with Dementia and Parkinsons disease who now needs residential care - we have made fine silver jewellery and collages together, talked about all sorts, walked and done Parkinsons exercise videos together, done crosswords and quizzes, pottered about the garden, discussed shared interests - music, art, places - and he has set me homework every week, for me to learn all about Architects, Musicians and Artists that he admires. He has also disclosed a lot of information to me about the hallucinations that he experiences with his conditions and this has been very educational for me. One of the ladies I support had just had heart surgery when I started supporting her and her husband and shortly afterwards she had quite a serious stroke. I arrived as it was happening and recognised the signs. She was treated in hospital and discharged 5 days later into my care, along with the early discharge teams support. I have worked very closely with her, doing regular exercises with her and supporting her day to day with her recovery - she is doing incredibly well and we have had lots of fun and laughter. Another lady I support with tasks around the house - cleaning and laundry mainly, but also pet care, occasional shopping and medical support. She will often ask me to help her with 'medical things' - reading hospital letters, checking her blood sugars as she is Diabetic, ordering medication, speaking with her GP and taking observations. I have just completed a level 2 certificate in the 'Principles of Dementia Care' because I really enjoy working closely with people with Dementia. A few years ago I became quite unwell with Covid and long Covid. For some months my memory was shocking - I was not retaining information that I had heard only moments before and I lost big chunks of my memories. I lost confidence and didn't trust myself to drive for several months. I was lucky though and although I am still missing some memories from my past I was able to 'retrain' my brain and recover my ability to remember things, to drive, to return to front line Paramedic work after several months off and to return to living my life independently. People suffering with Dementia are not so lucky and I feel that my experience gave me a glimpse into their 'worlds', which I think is why I feel so passionately about Dementia care. In my 999 role I have vast experience of assessing, triaging, treating, and managing mental health, medical, childbirth and traumatic emergencies. And blue light driving, of course. In my Disability Assessor role I am experienced in assessing the functional ability of people with Learning Difficulties/Disabilities, mental health, medical and physical conditions, using the Biopsychosocial Model, which takes into account that we are all human, and that multiple factors can - and do - contribute to how a person is feeling or managing, and that we have to consider all factors in a situation to gain a good clear picture of how and why a person is struggling to manage, in order that we best support them. In my private carer/PA role, I'm a human being, supporting other human beings in whatever ways they require support, in order to live the best and most comfortable and trouble-free lives that they can, taking into consideration their individual situations and needs. I'm a natural carer and - thanks to my Ambulance Service experience - there is very little of human life and death that I have not experienced. I am well used to finding myself in bizarre and surreal situations. I have found myself up ladders changing light bulbs, donating my lunch, cooking simple meals or fetching a few food items from local shops for patients struggling to cope, I have stripped beds, scrubbed floors, showered patients covered in faeces who have no one else to call and have called 999 in desperation. I have delivered babies, resuscitated babies, children and adults, held the hands of people taking their last breaths, spoken soothing words to them as they have exited this world, knowing that the hearing is the last thing to go, and held the loved ones of those that there is nothing more I can do for. I’ve found myself in ditches in the dark and the pouring rain, resuscitating or trying to save victims of road traffic incidents. I have saved injured Donkey’s, Stag’s and lost dogs on my Ambulance travels. I have called electric companies, gas companies, phone companies, water companies, to sort out issues with supplies, when people have got nowhere using the traditional routes and have called 999 for help - Ambulances are sent to these people to ‘welfare check’ that they are of sound mind - and once we are there, we will help in whatever way we can to resolve whatever problem they are encountering. I have changed a flat tyre on a car for a young couple that I came across on my way across the pitch black Forest, returning to base for a 3am finish. They had no phone signal to call for help and no idea how to change a flat tyre. As an Ambulance Paramedic you become a natural 'trouble-shooter', and you wear many different hats. We are taught early on in our training that we are expected to be whatever/whomever each patient needs us to be. We are adaptable, flexible and great at improvisation when there is no clear cut answer or outcome to a situation, and for me this translates well in to care work. I don't have set ‘things’ that I will or won't consider, and I am happy to take on those jobs or work with those clients that others might find complex or difficult. Equally, I’m happy to chat to anyone who thinks I may be able to help them or someone they know. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you think that I could meet the requirements that you are looking for in a carer. {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":false,"field_care_type_first":"","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":false,"field_care_type_second":"","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":false,"field_care_type_third":"","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":false,"field_care_type_fourth":"","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":false,"field_care_type_fifth":"","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":false,"field_care_type_sixth":"","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":false,"field_care_type_seven":""}

Timothy J

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17 miles away • Fordingbridge, SP6

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20+ years of experience

Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD STROKE/TIA Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Diabetes Arthritis Learning disability Visual and hearing impairments Obsessive compulsive disorder Anxiety + View More + View More

With 23 years as an Emergency Ambulance Technician, working in Hampshire, I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate and patient-centered care. My experience has taught me the importance of empathy, patience, and understanding

Cooking DIY Exercise Exercise Gardening Movies Music Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Meal prep Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD STROKE/TIA Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Diabetes Arthritis Learning disability Visual and hearing impairments Obsessive compulsive disorder Anxiety

Qualification

Brain injuries training

Epilepsy management

Anaphylaxis

Specialist Skill

Brain injuries

Epilepsy

Anaphylaxis

 SP6 3AT 284316 With 23 years as an Emergency Ambulance Technician, working in Hampshire, I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate and patient-centered care. My experience has taught me the importance of empathy, patience, and understanding in supporting individuals, their family’s and friends through challenging times. I have a strong ability to connect with people, ensuring they feel heard, respected, and well cared for. I am adept at providing both physical and emotional support, working closely with other professionals to meet the needs of the individual in my care. I am now eager to apply my skills in a personal care role, where I can continue making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I may not have any care qualifications but what I do have is years of experience providing care and support to others. {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":"0","field_care_type_first":null,"field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":"0","field_care_type_second":null,"field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":"0","field_care_type_third":null,"field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":"0","field_care_type_fourth":null,"field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":"0","field_care_type_fifth":null,"field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":"0","field_care_type_sixth":null,"field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":"0","field_care_type_seven":null}

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