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Mariah L

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within a mile • Bournemouth, BH8

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5 years of experience

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1 Curam hours worked

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I have been a dedicated carer for the past seven years, supporting individuals with a variety of conditions, including dementia, Alzheimer's, physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mental health issues,and those requiring en

1 Curam hours worked Welsh Urdu Arabic French Russian Spanish Polish Punjabi Bengali Tamil Italian Romanian Art/Culture Computers & Technology Cooking Current Affairs DIY Exercise Exercise Food & Wine Gardening Movies Music Reading Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Stroke Physical disabilities children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Mental health Cerebral palsy Occupational therapy Physiotherapy Palliative care Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Visual and hearing impairments Tourette's syndrome Dysphagia Anaphylaxis Continence/incontinence Long covid Anxiety

Qualification

Care related NVQ/QCF level 2

Care related NVQ/QCF level 3

 BH8 9PF 275430 I have been a dedicated carer for the past seven years, supporting individuals with a variety of conditions, including dementia, Alzheimer's, physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mental health issues,and those requiring end-of-life care. My extensive experience has honed my skills in empathy, patience, and adaptability, enabling me to provide personalized and compassionate care. I am committed to enhancing the well-being of those I support by building trusting relationships and ensuring their dignity and comfort in all aspects of daily living.As a student adult nurse, I bring a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and hands-on experience to my role as a carer. My training has equipped me with essential skills in patient care, communication, and empathy, allowing me to provide high-quality, compassionate support to individuals with various health needs. I am available on a part time basis, and I am dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of those I care for by applying my nursing education and passion for helping others. However, since am on a summer break am currently based in Leicester (LE2) area and willing take any jobs available in that radius too. 1 1 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":true,"field_care_type_first":"1, 4, 5, 3","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":true,"field_care_type_second":"1, 4, 5, 3","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":true,"field_care_type_third":"1, 4, 5, 3","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":true,"field_care_type_fourth":"1, 4, 5, 3","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":true,"field_care_type_fifth":"1, 4, 5, 3","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":true,"field_care_type_sixth":"1, 4, 5, 3","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":true,"field_care_type_seven":"1, 4, 5, 3"}

Helen A

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within a mile • Bournemouth, BH8

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15 years of experience

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135 Curam hours worked

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Hi everyone, My name is Helen. I am an experienced care/support worker working in the sector since 2007. Throughout my career, I have always actively participated in continuous personal development gaining not only qualifications but a v

135 Curam hours worked German Cooking Exercise Food & Wine Movies Music Reading Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Stroke Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Palliative care Schizophrenia Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Depression Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Borderline personality disorder Dysphagia Continence/incontinence Anxiety

Qualification

Care related NVQ/QCF level 2

Care related NVQ/QCF level 3

Health and safety at work

First aid

Moving and handling certificate

Safeguarding Adults

 BH8 9HW 167508 Hi everyone, My name is Helen. I am an experienced care/support worker working in the sector since 2007. Throughout my career, I have always actively participated in continuous personal development gaining not only qualifications but a vast array of experience. I started my career working in domiciliary care, undertaking daily visits to clients in their own homes. This was predominantly working with individuals with early to late-stage dementia and elderly care. However, I also cared for clients with degenerative disease and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. My next role was working within the palliative care team in Christchurch. This involved caring for people in their final weeks of life. This role was not only supporting the individuals to have a dignified, comfortable death but also supporting family and loved ones through this process. In this role, I also worked closely with a multi-disciplinary team that included nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and general practitioners. I currently work as a support worker, supporting people who have learning disabilities and mental health concerns. I am passionate about enabling my clients to live life to the fullest and being as independent as their condition allows. This role allows me to work with people who require very little support day to day, such as finances and shopping as well as people who require full 24-hour packages with two support staff. Throughout my varied career, I have completed care-related NVQ level 2 and 3 qualifications and I have become competent and confident in the following skills: -Palliative care -Medication administration -Accurate record-keeping and auditing of documentation -Writing and reviewing care plans as part of a multidisciplinary team -Catheter care, I have been trained for individual clients by a district nurse and am willing to have specific training for prospective clients as required -Stoma care, I have been trained for individual clients by a district nurse and am willing to have specific training for prospective clients as required. I have my own car which has business insurance allowing me to take clients out if they do not have access to their own transport. This car has enough space for a manual wheelchair if required. This could be useful if the client would like to go shopping, go to activities or want to access outdoor spaces for exercise or just be out in the fresh air. I consider myself to be a very sociable and chatty person and really like to care/support different individuals. I love to cook and I eat a well-balanced diet myself, I would be more than happy to help with nutrition and cooking for anyone who requires this assistance. I am passionate about my job and how I can have a positive impact on other people's lives. I am a very trustworthy and reliable person and being German I like to be organised and on time! The rates I have stated are subject to change based on individual client circumstances. Please get in touch if you need any kind of care or support. No job is to small for me. 1 1 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":true,"field_care_type_first":"4","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":true,"field_care_type_second":"1, 4","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":true,"field_care_type_third":"4","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":true,"field_care_type_fourth":"1, 4","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":true,"field_care_type_fifth":"4","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":""}

Favour E

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1 mile away • Bournemouth, BH9

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5 years of experience

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452 Curam hours worked

Stroke Physical disabilities children Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Brain injuries Spinal injuries Cerebral palsy Huntington's disease Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Learning disability Eating disorders Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome + View More + View More

An industrious, highly talented and result driven individual who is passionate about a career in social care. A highly organised individual, who possess a natural flair for offering a unique blend of support work experience gained in clie

452 Curam hours worked Cooking Reading Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Eating and drinking assistance Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Meal prep Stroke Physical disabilities children Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Brain injuries Spinal injuries Cerebral palsy Huntington's disease Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Learning disability Eating disorders Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome

Qualification

First aid

 BH9 2BJ 263441 An industrious, highly talented and result driven individual who is passionate about a career in social care. A highly organised individual, who possess a natural flair for offering a unique blend of support work experience gained in client service driven environment. self motivated with thorough understanding of varying complex care needs and protection of vulnerable adults. Additionally, compliant with generally accepted ethical issues in providing person centred care. {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":"1","field_care_type_first":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":"1","field_care_type_second":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":"1","field_care_type_third":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":"1","field_care_type_fourth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":"1","field_care_type_fifth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":"1","field_care_type_sixth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":"1","field_care_type_seven":"1, 4, 5"}

Emma W

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1 mile away • Bournemouth, BH10

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20+ years of experience

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1648 Curam hours worked

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I have worked in the care industry for 22 years.care homes,nursing homes,hospital,home care.I am reliable,organised,compassionate and a self motivated individual.here to help where I can.looking forward to hearing from you

1648 Curam hours worked Art/Culture Cooking Exercise Food & Wine Movies Music Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia Stroke Incontinence Physical disabilities Palliative care Arthritis Visual and hearing impairments Continence/incontinence

Qualification

Care related NVQ/QCF level 2

Care related NVQ/QCF level 3

 BH10 6ET 212250 I have worked in the care industry for 22 years.care homes,nursing homes,hospital,home care.I am reliable,organised,compassionate and a self motivated individual.here to help where I can.looking forward to hearing from you 1 1 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":true,"field_care_type_first":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":true,"field_care_type_second":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":true,"field_care_type_third":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":true,"field_care_type_fourth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":true,"field_care_type_fifth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":true,"field_care_type_sixth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":true,"field_care_type_seven":"1, 4, 5"}

Teresa D

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3 miles away • Christchurch, BH23

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3 years of experience

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5808+ Curam hours worked

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I am South African with a British citizenship. I decided to come to the UK in May 2019 to do a caring course and start caring for the elderly as I needed more income as my healing practice is not bringing in enough to sustain my living cost

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5808+ Curam hours worked Computers & Technology Cooking Crosswords Exercise Gardening Movies Music Reading Sport Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia Incontinence Physical disabilities Catheter care Depression Visual and hearing impairments Continence/incontinence Anxiety

Qualification

Health and safety at work

First aid

Moving and handling certificate

Safeguarding Adults

Care Certificate

 BH23 2JH 17953 I am South African with a British citizenship. I decided to come to the UK in May 2019 to do a caring course and start caring for the elderly as I needed more income as my healing practice is not bringing in enough to sustain my living costs. I've always wanted to give back to society in a healing, caring, loving way whilst earning a living. I helped my mother look after my grandmother after she had a stroke and it was a very loving, rewarding and priceless experience for me to give back to all the great years of loving and care my grandmother gave me as a child she taught me so much about life and how to do things and I will cherish her for the rest of my life. I love engaging with the elderly and listening to all their life stories they have such alot of wisdom to share. I find caring to be a very rewarding job. I like arts and crafts, cooking, sewing, knitting and gardening. I worked for a corporate company as a legal administrator before I had my children and have been looking after them and running small business in-between, they are all grown up and at university now in SA and are living their young lives happily. I had to go back to South Africa in January 2020 due to Covid to be with my family during the uncertain times. I am now back in UK and did another in person Caring Course through a very reputable caring agency and have started my caring journey. I live in Christchurch and am prepared to travel max 125miles for a live-in placement. {"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}

James B

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1 mile away • Bournemouth, BH1

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3 years of experience

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My name is James, I am an experienced and compassionate health support worker with over 3 years of dedicated service in the healthcare sector. Based in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and PooleI am specialized in caring for young people living w

Computers & Technology Reading Sport Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Eating and drinking assistance Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Physical disabilities children Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Diabetes Arthritis Learning disability Depression Visual and hearing impairments Dysphagia Anxiety BH1 4QP 268780 My name is James, I am an experienced and compassionate health support worker with over 3 years of dedicated service in the healthcare sector. Based in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and PooleI am specialized in caring for young people living with learning disabilities, supporting young adults, and providing comprehensive care to the elderly. My commitment to enhancing the quality of life for my clients and my empathetic approach make me a standout professional in the healthcare community. Experience and Expertise: Caring for Young People with Learning Disabilities I began my career with a strong focus on supporting young people with learning disabilities. My expertise in this area is highlighted by my work in various educational and healthcare settings, where I have: Individualized Support Plans: Developed and implemented personalized support plans tailored to each individual's specific needs, ensuring that they receive appropriate and effective care. Therapeutic Interventions: Utilized a variety of therapeutic interventions, including behavioral therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy, to promote development and independence among young people with learning disabilities. Family Engagement: Worked closely with families to provide education, resources, and emotional support, helping them navigate the complexities of managing learning disabilities at home. Young Adult Support My career has evolved to include significant experience in supporting young adults, particularly those transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. My role in this capacity has involved: Transition Coordination: Assisting young adults in the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services, ensuring continuity of care and addressing any gaps in support. Mental Health Support: Providing crucial mental health support, including counseling and crisis intervention, to young adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Skill Development: Facilitating life skills training programs that empower young adults to achieve greater independence, including education on financial management, employment readiness, and daily living skills. Elderly Care In addition to my work with young people, I have extensive experience in elderly care, providing compassionate and comprehensive support to older adults. My approach to elderly care includes: Chronic Disease Management: Skilled in managing chronic conditions common among the elderly, such as diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis, with a focus on improving overall health and reducing hospital admissions. Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care: Specialized in providing care for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s, creating safe and supportive environments that promote cognitive function and quality of life. Professional Development and Community Involvement I am dedicated to continuous professional growth and always ready to learn new things. I regularly participate in training programs and workshops to stay abreast of the latest developments in healthcare. I am deeply involved in his local community. Personal Philosophy My personal philosophy centers on empathy, respect, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of my clients. I believe in the power of individualized care and strives to create an environment where every person feels valued and supported. I will be looking for longer hours as I will be having my driving test sometime in November 2024. This would definitely change once I get my licence. 1 2 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":true,"field_care_type_first":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":true,"field_care_type_second":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":true,"field_care_type_third":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":true,"field_care_type_fourth":"1, 4","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":true,"field_care_type_fifth":"1, 4","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":""}

Alicia S

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2 miles away • Bournemouth, BH7

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6 years of experience

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10 Curam hours worked

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I am from Romania, I came over to the UK in 2012. I am an experienced Healthcare Assistant having worked domiciliary care for over 5 years, I have also worked in numerous care homes and residential homes. I have completed my NVQ 3 and worki

10 Curam hours worked Romanian Exercise Movies Music Reading Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Stroke Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Schizophrenia Huntington's disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Depression Tourette's syndrome Continence/incontinence Long covid

Qualification

Moving and handling certificate

 BH7 6PQ 222360 I am from Romania, I came over to the UK in 2012. I am an experienced Healthcare Assistant having worked domiciliary care for over 5 years, I have also worked in numerous care homes and residential homes. I have completed my NVQ 3 and working towards NVQ 4 now. I am a really enthusiastic person with a lot of energy and happy to work with others. I hope we meet soon. 1 1 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":true,"field_care_type_first":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":true,"field_care_type_second":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":true,"field_care_type_third":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":true,"field_care_type_fourth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":true,"field_care_type_fifth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":true,"field_care_type_sixth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":true,"field_care_type_seven":"1, 4, 5"}

Aderonke E

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1 mile away • Bournemouth, BH8

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3 years of experience

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I am compassionate and a good listener and enjoy collaborating with others, particularly the elderly. I've been working in the care industry for almost two years. I've worked with people who have learning disabilities, dementia, and chronic

Computers & Technology Music Reading Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Eating and drinking assistance Medical prompting Housekeeping Companionship Early stage dementia Late stage dementia Autism spectrum disorder Learning disability Anxiety BH8 8PR 212076 I am compassionate and a good listener and enjoy collaborating with others, particularly the elderly. I've been working in the care industry for almost two years. I've worked with people who have learning disabilities, dementia, and chronic illnesses, as well as provided end-of-life care. I have experience with personal grooming and enjoy assisting clients in looking their best. I can help with hygiene, toileting, eating, cooking, cleaning, and any administrative tasks that require assistance. I worked as an accountant for over ten years before becoming a carer, so administrative support is one of my strong points. I enjoy reading, listening to Christian music, and doing research. Please contact me if you believe I can assist you. false

Audrone S

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2 miles away • BOURNEMOUTH, BH1

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16 years of experience

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Hello. My name is Audrone. I am self employed female carer within 16 years of experience working in care sector. I am looking for care jobs ( preferably live-in ). I am happy to provide care for elderly private individuals in their own hom

Russian Lithuanian Art/Culture Cooking Exercise 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 Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Catheter care Palliative care Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Continence/incontinence Anxiety

Qualification

Care related NVQ/QCF level 2

 BH1 4AB 74339 Hello. My name is Audrone. I am self employed female carer within 16 years of experience working in care sector. I am looking for care jobs ( preferably live-in ). I am happy to provide care for elderly private individuals in their own homes. All my trainings are up to date. Pricing depends on the dependency needs of the client. {"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}

Kev W

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5 miles away • Ferndown, BH22

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18 years of experience

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2414 Curam hours worked

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Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation Stroke Physical disabilities children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Brain injuries Spinal injuries Cerebral palsy PEG feeding Occupational therapy Palliative care Schizophrenia Huntington's disease Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome Borderline personality disorder Stoma care Dysphagia Anaphylaxis Continence/incontinence 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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2414 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 Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation Stroke Physical disabilities children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Brain injuries Spinal injuries Cerebral palsy PEG feeding Occupational therapy Palliative care Schizophrenia Huntington's disease Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome Borderline personality disorder Stoma care Dysphagia Anaphylaxis Continence/incontinence Long covid Anxiety 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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