Carer

My Summary

About Me and My Experience

Hi there my name is Tina; I have been a carer for the elderly both privately and within the residential care homes for the last 7 years. Prior to that I worked in hospitals with the elderly and children for 10 years. I feel I offer a more personalised care service due to the time restrictions placed on staff in the residential homes. I have a good heart and feel that the elderly need to be treated with the time, care and compassion they truly deserve. I have a Level 3 Diploma in adult social care, Level 2 Diploma in Principles of Dementia and Level 3 NVQ in acute child care. I am happy and cheerful and enjoy singing and engaging with people.

• Supporting the work of qualified nurses.
• Chaperoning and escorting patients whilst they are in the health centre.
• Promoting independent living.
• Safeguard a patient’s property and belongings.
• Getting to know clients, their interests and their needs.
• Helping clients with daily personal care such as washing, dressing, using the toilet and feeding themselves.
• Supporting service users in a way that maintains dignity and privacy.
• Supporting clients in a residential home.
• Carrying out general tasks such as housework, laundry and shopping.
• Providing support to physically/mentally disabled people and vulnerable adults.
• Ensuring that all areas of the medical centre are tidy and safe at all times.
• Working with other health and social care professionals to
• Provide individual care and development plans.
• Assessing the level of care a client needs.
• Aiding and advising a client’s family or carer.
• Supporting clients with recreational activities.
• 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.

My Qualifications

Care Certificate

First Aid and Basic Life Support

Manual Handling Practice and Theory

Food Hygiene

MCA Training

Challenging Behaviours

Safeguarding Adults

Safeguarding Children

Infection Control

Medication Administration

Dementia Care

My Availability

I am available to start immediately. Please see below

My Fees

£12 per hour