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Lidia 'Lydia' S.

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Can 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

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.

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