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Cathy A.

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Can relocate

13 years of live-in care experience

About Cathy A.

I'm extremely empathetic, have a warm demeanour and am very understanding. I work well under pressure and stay calm within high intensity situations. Ensuring a safe environment for my clients at all times, making them feel comfortable and secure within their home. I'm there to make their quality of life as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, it's the small gestures and finer details that go along way. I have been a carer for 5 years now and absolutely enjoy what a do. I consider myself positive, self conscious, optimistic, mindful, kind, gentle, confident, patient and reliable. I am co-operative, enjoy working both within a team and independently. My way of working is efficient, flexible, accurate and organised. I listen to my clients first and then I assist with their needs by creating an atmosphere where they feel supported and taken care of. I can carry out a number of duties such as personal care, housekeeping, cooking delicious tasty meals and administer medication. I have cared for clients with end of life, Dementia of all stages, Stroke and Cancer to name a few. I like giving companionship, playing crosswords, watching a movie together and specially make them take part in their own care . I love to Travel and experience new places, cultures and food, I enjoy cooking and trying out new healthy tasty meals for my clients. I am available now for for live in placements and flexible to travel nationwide.

Ok with cats or dogs

Training and education

Education

  • Health and Social Care Level 2

    Scottish Vocational Qualification

    2011

Skills

Administration

Attending Appointments

Cleaning

Companionship

Doing Errands

Doing Laundry

Dressing and Undressing

Eating and Drinking Assistance

Light house keeping

Live-In Care

Manual Handling

Meal Preparation

Medication Prompting

Moving and Handling

Personal Assistance

Personal Grooming and Hygiene

Pet Companion

Physical Activities

Shopping

Wheelchair Assistance

Specialist care

Incontinence pad changes

Using a hoist

Ok to cook meat and fish

Signature dish:

All Traditional Dishes

Conditions

Alzheimer's Dementia

Anxiety

Cancer

COPD

Deafness

Depression

Eating Disorder

No condition

Non insulin dependent (Type 2) Diabetes

Orthopaedic Injuries

Osteoporosis

Parkinson's disease

Physical Disability

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Spinal Injury

Stroke

Terminal Illness

Vascular Dementia

Visual Impairment

Languages

English

Hobbies

Spending time with my family. Watching movies , eating out, visiting interesting places.

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