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Barbra C.
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28 years of live-in care experience
About Barbra C.
I have worked in care for over 20 years for Alzheimer's society, Haringey Social Services and care agencies in the community and in people's homes providing all aspects of high quality person centred care, empowering and ensuring wellbeing for people living with Dementia & other health conditions. I offer choices and encourage my clients to express their wishes and I respect their decisions. I also enjoy organising therapeutic and meaningful activities such social outings, strawberry picking and playing games of their choice as well as meet their spiritual needs.
Ok with cats or dogs
Skills
Attending Appointments
Cleaning
Companionship
Computer Assistance
Doing Errands
Doing Laundry
Dressing and Undressing
Eating and Drinking Assistance
Light house keeping
Meal Preparation
Medical Administration
Medication Prompting
Moving and Handling
Personal Assistance
Personal Grooming and Hygiene
Physical Activities
Shopping
Wheelchair Assistance
Specialist care
Catheter Management
Incontinence pad changes
Using a hoist
Ok to cook meat and fish
Signature dish:
Lamb Roast Dinner and Apple Crumble with Ice Cream
Conditions
Alzheimer's Dementia
Cancer
Mild cognitive impairment
Non insulin dependent (Type 2) Diabetes
Terminal Illness
Vascular Dementia
Languages
English
Shona
Hobbies
Country walks, reading, Theatres, art galleries, crafts , vintage & Antiques, handmade markets, socialising , eating out