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Lidia 'Lydia' S.
personalCan relocate
5 years of live-in care experience
About Lidia 'Lydia' S.
Lidia is a warm and bubbly carer, who has ample experience in a variety of areas of care. She has worked in hospital and community settings, along with individuals in their own homes. This has covered caring for both physical and mental health, as well as learning disabilities and other complex needs. Lidia has cared for clients with MS, paraplegia, dementia, type 2 diabetes, and strokes. This has meant she has experience with manual handling, specifically slide sheets, standing aids and ceiling hoists. Along with this, she has experience in PEG feeding, catheter and stoma care.
For Lidia, the most rewarding thing about caring is when she can see happy faces because of her input.
Ok with cats or dogs
Ok with smoker clients
Skills
Attending Appointments
Cleaning
Companionship
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
Shopping
Wheelchair Assistance
Specialist care
Incontinence pad changes
PEG feeding
Mobility
Has a driving license and a car
Has driving licence
Ok to cook meat and fish
Signature dish:
Macaroni Cheese, Toad in the Hole, Shepherds Pie
Conditions
Alzheimer's Dementia
Learning Disability
Multiple sclerosis
Non insulin dependent (Type 2) Diabetes
Stroke
Languages
English
Hobbies
Lidia likes to travel, and explore new places. Her hobbies include reading, gardening, and meeting new people. Lidia loves cooking and likes to involve the client when possible. She enjoys chatting with her clients and is also happy to read or watch TV with them.