Jacqui has been working as a live in carer in the UK since 2009 providing care and support for a variety of elderly clients, enabling them to live as independently as possible in the own homes. She has experience caring for elderly clients including those suffering with dementia requiring daily assistance with meal preparation, medication management and companionship. She enjoys interacting with the clients families in order to provide feedback on general health and well being.Jacqui has had a number of long term working relationships including caring for an elderly lady with vascular dementia from January 2015 to May 2019. She was able to provide continuity of care for most of this time, encouraging and facilitating social activities, including attending local keep fit classes and arranging coffee mornings and lunches with family and friends. Jacqui is supportive and empathetic and enjoys cooking and watching sport in her free time.
Ok with cats or dogs
Skills
Companionship
Live-In Care
Meal Preparation
Personal Assistance
Personal Grooming and Hygiene
Ok to cook meat and fish
Signature dish:
Roasted beef or chicken with all the trimmings, Pavlova.
Conditions
Alzheimer's Dementia
Physical Disability
Vascular Dementia
Languages
English
Hobbies
In her spare time she enjoys reading, sport, knitting and walking.