I am a hardworking, confident and enthusiastic individual with 19 years experience gained in the care industry. I have experience with both companionship roles and high end care roles and adapt easily to the environment I am in and requirement from me for that role. I have a wide experience with various conditions, including but not limited to; Freidrich's Ataxia, MS, Dementia, Parkinson's, Challenging behaviour and Elderly care. I have proven ability in working to high standards at all times and I evidence this on a daily basis by keeping areas clean and tidy at all times, and by completing all daily tasks in a timely manner. I have had feedback from several previous clients praising my efforts to meet all of their care needs.
I poses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working well both as a member of a team and also on own initiative when faced with any situation. I am dependable, reliable and thoroughly enjoy learning about my client, building up great relationships with them during my time supporting them. I am passionate about providing a nourishing, well rounded, balanced diet for client as food feeds the soul, as well as supporting the body to optimise function and energy use.
I am competent with administering medications and am very careful when doing so, observing instruction from doctors, pharmacy labels and ensuring correct doses are received. I can support people with mobility needs and have no problem with hoisting or using other aides to help people mobilise safely.
Ok with cats or dogs
Training and education
Education
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
ACA Institute
2007
Skills
Administration
Attending Appointments
Cleaning
Companionship
Doing Errands
Doing Laundry
Dressing and Undressing
Eating and Drinking Assistance
Live-In Care
Manual Handling
Meal Preparation
Medical Administration
Medication Prompting
Moving and Handling
Personal Assistance
Personal Grooming and Hygiene
Physical Activities
Shopping
Wheelchair Assistance
Specialist care
Using a hoist
Signature dish:
TBC
Conditions
Alzheimer's Dementia
Parkinson's disease
Physical Disability
Stroke
Vascular Dementia
Visual Impairment
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Hobbies
I enjoy short walks, like reading, conversational, like to socialise, enjoy listening to music and wildlife.