Carer

My Summary

About Me and My Experience

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.

My Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

My Availability

Available now please see below for my days and times.

My Fees

£11 per hour