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88 miles away | Sunderland, SR6
3 years of experience
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Stop Press: My Driving License is due to be reissued September 2024. Temporarily gave up driving due to motoring accident in 2022 and have now had all clear from hospital to commence driving again. Introduction: Hello. I’m Joe. I am based between Harrow in the Hill and the north of England, so...More Stop Press: My Driving License is due to be reissued September 2024. Temporarily gave up driving due to motoring accident in 2022 and have now had all clear from hospital to commence driving again. Introduction: Hello. I’m Joe. I am based between Harrow in the Hill and the north of England, so am able to work in all locations. I have several years experience as a professional carer and additionally, I looked after both my parents for many years. I specialise in helping those with Dementia. Mostly, I work on a Live in basis, either full time on my own OR job sharing, working several weeks on/several off, alongside another carer. I can also work waking or sleeping nights. If you would like to discuss your needs, please message me. There is no commitment on your part. About me : I am well liked and a caring person, working at a pace you are comfortable with. I’ll always be sensitive to your needs, appreciating there will be times when you need hands on support and others where your privacy needs to be respected, my being in the background in case I am needed. In terms of duties, I am adept at the full range and carer performs : admin, washing/dressing, medications, cooking and cleaning, companionship and shopping. I enjoy sport, tv, music, conversation and gardening, so if that is important to you, you can be sure that, together, we will have your garden looking perfect. I also enjoy all forms of art. I try to make each day interesting for my client. For example, looking at the news/current affairs/favourite tv programmes and talking about what is happening in the world and locality. Using board games, puzzles and pictures, reading, music and photo albums to stimulate laughter and happy memories. Clients often like to reminisce about the places they have lived and there are lots of clips on you tube, showing towns as they were and are now, which can be of interest. And for those able to get out and about, I enjoy accompanying clients on journeys, be this shopping, cafes, community or gardening centres, or arts and craft events, etc. Additionally, I’m aware of the importance of light exercise, to retain flexibility and muscular strength in old age, be this short supported walks. a tour of the garden, or even chair based movements. I am also very much aware of the need to keep loved ones informed at all times, of any development that may require their attention. And I take the responsibility very seriously of liaising with health professionals and documenting advice/decisions taken, particularly in regard to medications.. To this end, I usually keep a record sheet for each client, recording any important information/developments on a daily basis. Additionally, if a client were to experience a change in their condition (as often occurred with my own father), I am competent at reporting those to district nurses, gp and other health professionals, and in the necessary follow up. I am not trained in physiotherapy but have used chair and bed based stretching exercises to aid client wellbeing/recovery. Overall, I am a calm head on old shoulders and am used to responsibility and decision making, having held senior management positions in my professional working life. But it is in retirement that I have found my true vocation, caring for others and I really enjoy being able to help people in their elder years. Joe.
Daily
16.5 per hour
Short notice care
18.5 per hour
Sleeping
132 per 8 hour
Waking
16.5 per hour
Part time
175 per day
Full time
1050 per week
My rates are negotiable.
All Curam carers go through a comprehensive checking process before they receive our “Vetted & approved” status
DBS/PVG/NI Access
Basic
Interview status
Interviewed
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Stop Press: My Driving License is due to be reissued September 2024. Temporarily gave up driving due to motoring accident in 2022 and have now had all clear from hospital to commence driving again. Introduction: Hello. I’m Joe. I am based between Harrow in the Hill and the north of England, so...More Stop Press: My Driving License is due to be reissued September 2024. Temporarily gave up driving due to motoring accident in 2022 and have now had all clear from hospital to commence driving again. Introduction: Hello. I’m Joe. I am based between Harrow in the Hill and the north of England, so am able to work in all locations. I have several years experience as a professional carer and additionally, I looked after both my parents for many years. I specialise in helping those with Dementia. Mostly, I work on a Live in basis, either full time on my own OR job sharing, working several weeks on/several off, alongside another carer. I can also work waking or sleeping nights. If you would like to discuss your needs, please message me. There is no commitment on your part. About me : I am well liked and a caring person, working at a pace you are comfortable with. I’ll always be sensitive to your needs, appreciating there will be times when you need hands on support and others where your privacy needs to be respected, my being in the background in case I am needed. In terms of duties, I am adept at the full range and carer performs : admin, washing/dressing, medications, cooking and cleaning, companionship and shopping. I enjoy sport, tv, music, conversation and gardening, so if that is important to you, you can be sure that, together, we will have your garden looking perfect. I also enjoy all forms of art. I try to make each day interesting for my client. For example, looking at the news/current affairs/favourite tv programmes and talking about what is happening in the world and locality. Using board games, puzzles and pictures, reading, music and photo albums to stimulate laughter and happy memories. Clients often like to reminisce about the places they have lived and there are lots of clips on you tube, showing towns as they were and are now, which can be of interest. And for those able to get out and about, I enjoy accompanying clients on journeys, be this shopping, cafes, community or gardening centres, or arts and craft events, etc. Additionally, I’m aware of the importance of light exercise, to retain flexibility and muscular strength in old age, be this short supported walks. a tour of the garden, or even chair based movements. I am also very much aware of the need to keep loved ones informed at all times, of any development that may require their attention. And I take the responsibility very seriously of liaising with health professionals and documenting advice/decisions taken, particularly in regard to medications.. To this end, I usually keep a record sheet for each client, recording any important information/developments on a daily basis. Additionally, if a client were to experience a change in their condition (as often occurred with my own father), I am competent at reporting those to district nurses, gp and other health professionals, and in the necessary follow up. I am not trained in physiotherapy but have used chair and bed based stretching exercises to aid client wellbeing/recovery. Overall, I am a calm head on old shoulders and am used to responsibility and decision making, having held senior management positions in my professional working life. But it is in retirement that I have found my true vocation, caring for others and I really enjoy being able to help people in their elder years. Joe.
Specialist care
Personal care
Mobility assistance
Companionship and house tasks
Languages spoken
Interests and hobbies
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Curam carers are insured with Self Employed Carers insurance provided by Surewise Limited.
Up to 1,000,000 covering claims against you if you have accidently damaged someone or their property.
If you ever need to go to court we can provide up to 25,000 to help with the cost.
In the event you suffer an accident at work we can provide up to 10,000 to cover the cost.
If a personal possession is damaged or lost while at work we can provide 250 to cover the cost.
If a clients personal possession is damaged or lost while at work Surewise can provide 250 to cover the cost.
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We do not require any contribution to make a successful claim.
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