Theresa

Hi! I have been working in the care industry for the last 15 years. I have worked in a day centre for the elderly for the past 2 years and have enjoyed this immensely, however now I want to get back into what I love and that is homecare. I started working as a carer 15 years ago as a home care assistant providing personal care. I have many years experience in working with people with Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Parkinson's disease, mobility problems and depression. I like to help others because I find this very rewarding. I have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, medication training, manual handling, first aid, food hygiene and SOVA. I am CRB checked. I am a non smoker and have a full driver's licence.

• Organising leisure activities.

• Going with clients to and from a residential home.

• Helping clients manage their budget, pay bills & write letters.

• Visiting clients in their own homes.

• Assisting families get used to new caring responsibilities.

• Developing care plans for clients.

• Helping people with mobilisation.

• Assisting with client's general comfort.

• Gathering, reporting and filing data linked to direct to a patient care activities.

• Providing companionship to clients by engaging them in interesting conversations.

• Feeding clients under the supervision of a registered nurse.

• Developing friendly and courteous relationships with clients and their families.

• Organising leisure activities for clients.

• Physically handling elderly, ill or disabled people.

• Managing clients from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Giving clients access to age appropriate reading and viewing material.

• Encouraging self-advocacy amongst service users.

• Meeting patients physical and psychological needs.

• Helping clients with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting and dressing.

• Providing a clean, well-organized and secure patient care environment.

• Acting as an advocate on behalf of people where and when necessary.

• Contributing to the health, safety and welfare of individuals.

• Attending and participating in staff meetings.

• Recording information in a clear and precise manner and in accordance with departmental guidelines.

• Contributing to effective cost control within the department.

• Being attentive to the client’s needs.

• Recognising and avoiding situations that may be detrimental to the health and

• Wellbeing of a client.

• Assisting with the induction of new clinical members of staff.

• Initiating emergency procedures.

• Assisting with the fluid and dietary needs of patients including completion of

• Menu cards and recording intake and output of fluids and solids.

• Recording routine observations of weight, blood pressure & pulse etc.

• Measuring and preparing special diets.

• Responding immediately and professionally to any calls for assistance from clients.

• Assisting clients with the preparation of simple refreshments and light meals.

• Helping clients to organise their household budget.