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Dorothy T.
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26 years of live-in care experience
About Dorothy T.
Dorothy is a highly capable, warm, and compassionate British carer, although she has spent much of her life in South Africa. She is also a Qualified Staff Nurse, Paramedic and CPR/BLS Instructor. She has 25 years of experience working with people affected by life-limiting illnesses and is well versed in advanced care, First Aid, and safety techniques. She prides herself on being highly efficient, very calm, and focused; she takes things in her stride without fuss.
Dorothy has a long-term interest in bringing relief and quality of life for clients and their families. She is particularly skilled in providing palliative care and eager to work for a private household utilising her extensive nursing qualifications and caregiving skills for the wellbeing of her clients. Dorothy is a non-smoker, loves animals, and is a driver and a car owner.
Ok with cats or dogs
Skills
Attending Appointments
Cleaning
Companionship
Doing Errands
Doing Laundry
Dressing and Undressing
Driving Licence
Driving Licence (with Car)
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
Mobility
Has a driving license and a car
Has driving licence
Cuisine Speciality:
Ok to cook meat and fish
Signature dish:
Traditional Dishes
Conditions
Alzheimer's Dementia
Cancer
Deafness
Mild cognitive impairment
Non insulin dependent (Type 2) Diabetes
Parkinson's disease
Physical Disability
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stroke
Terminal Illness
Vascular Dementia
Languages
English
Hobbies
In her spare time, Dorothy enjoys swimming, gardening and reading.