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321 miles away | Lyme regis dorset, DT7
More than 20 years of experience
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5033 hours worked
4 Recommendations
I am booked up now with work for the Xmas period into jan 2025. I will also be unavailable to work from March to September 2025 as I am taking time out to volunteer at a Buddhist retreat centre. I will be back and available for work in Autumn of 2025. Here is general info re my skill base and style ...More I am booked up now with work for the Xmas period into jan 2025. I will also be unavailable to work from March to September 2025 as I am taking time out to volunteer at a Buddhist retreat centre. I will be back and available for work in Autumn of 2025. Here is general info re my skill base and style of working... Please take the time to read my references. Thank you. I work on a relief basis so do please message me to enquire? My rates for Bank Holidays are time and half. Other days usual rate. I may also have capacity for work over Xmas and Nee Year. . Please do look at my client references for validation of my work ethic. OFFERING RESPITE WORK rather than long term placement for foreseeable. I have 35 yrs plus experience in caring for people with different needs, in a variety of settings. I am looking for respite care opportunities covering carers breaks or extra care support needed as a transition from hospital back home. I also enjoy supporting people who need some support to live an independent, full and rich life. Also available for palliative care support. I have had previous experience in this area and appreciate the need for patience, calmness, kindness and flexibility. My primary aim has been to support people to remain living as comfortably and independently as possible at home, to enjoy life despite of challenges and ensuring the family members are also listened to and feel equally supported in collaboratively caring for their loved ones. I worked for a company that works with service users with Parkinson's for 5 yrs and I trained carers in understanding the particular needs of those living with this condition . I have supported people with dementia, anxiety and mental health issues, strokes, learning and physical disabilities, end of life and much more. For the past 7yrs I have been a self-employed carer working in the community. All my work has arrived through personal recommendations. Recently a client said of me " you are irreplaceable, there is only one Helen!" My care is of the highest standard and tailored to your needs. I am happy to arrange a meeting with you to discuss this in person before agreeing any shifts should that be of help? Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Any questions you have please feel free to contact me and we can explore options together.
Daily
22 per hour
Short notice care
30 per hour
Sleeping
120 per 8 hour
Waking
25 per hour
Part time
175 per day
Full time
1225 per week
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I am booked up now with work for the Xmas period into jan 2025. I will also be unavailable to work from March to September 2025 as I am taking time out to volunteer at a Buddhist retreat centre. I will be back and available for work in Autumn of 2025. Here is general info re my skill base and style ...More I am booked up now with work for the Xmas period into jan 2025. I will also be unavailable to work from March to September 2025 as I am taking time out to volunteer at a Buddhist retreat centre. I will be back and available for work in Autumn of 2025. Here is general info re my skill base and style of working... Please take the time to read my references. Thank you. I work on a relief basis so do please message me to enquire? My rates for Bank Holidays are time and half. Other days usual rate. I may also have capacity for work over Xmas and Nee Year. . Please do look at my client references for validation of my work ethic. OFFERING RESPITE WORK rather than long term placement for foreseeable. I have 35 yrs plus experience in caring for people with different needs, in a variety of settings. I am looking for respite care opportunities covering carers breaks or extra care support needed as a transition from hospital back home. I also enjoy supporting people who need some support to live an independent, full and rich life. Also available for palliative care support. I have had previous experience in this area and appreciate the need for patience, calmness, kindness and flexibility. My primary aim has been to support people to remain living as comfortably and independently as possible at home, to enjoy life despite of challenges and ensuring the family members are also listened to and feel equally supported in collaboratively caring for their loved ones. I worked for a company that works with service users with Parkinson's for 5 yrs and I trained carers in understanding the particular needs of those living with this condition . I have supported people with dementia, anxiety and mental health issues, strokes, learning and physical disabilities, end of life and much more. For the past 7yrs I have been a self-employed carer working in the community. All my work has arrived through personal recommendations. Recently a client said of me " you are irreplaceable, there is only one Helen!" My care is of the highest standard and tailored to your needs. I am happy to arrange a meeting with you to discuss this in person before agreeing any shifts should that be of help? Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Any questions you have please feel free to contact me and we can explore options together.
Specialist care
Personal care
Mobility assistance
Companionship and house tasks
Languages spoken
Interests and hobbies
Equality and diversity
Health and safety with coshh awareness
New course
Suicide prevention course with zero suicide alliance
Understanding dementia with alzheimer's society
Social work studies
Moving and handling certificate
Moving and handling
27 Oct 2024
Helen is a very kind and considerate person, always willing to accommodate and gives none judgemental opinions and guidance to the family.
24 Aug 2024
Helen is absolutely brilliant, she is caring and copes well with any eventuality. I felt one hundred per cent confident in leaving my husband in her care. A very capable lady.
03 Jun 2024
Would highly recommend Helen, she is hands down one of the best carers we had for my dear dad. She came in to cover respite care, adapted amazingly to dad and her care was second to none. She’s a lovely, warm, caring, empathic lady who clearly has her clients needs at the forefront. Nothing was too much trouble and she was so calm in her approach. Sadly for us she’s fully booked but we do hope Helen has space to come back sometime soon. You will not be disappointed if you chose Helen ⭐️⭐️
07 Jun 2022
Helen looked after my farther-in-law at our wedding. She was reliable, kind, caring and efficient. She went about her duties. We would definitely use Helen again.
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121 miles away
20 years of experience
All Curam Care Professionals go through a comprehensive checking process before they receive our “Vetted & approved”status
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