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Sibongile N.

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Can relocate

28 years of live-in care experience

About Sibongile N.

With over 20 years of experience in mental health care, I have worked across various settings, including CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), adult and elderly care, and in mental health wards specializing in dementia, eating disorders, personality disorders, and challenging behaviors (PICU). My career includes significant work in renowned mental health facilities like Cygnet and the Leeds & York Partnership. During the Covid-19 pandemic, I provided support to clients in the comfort of their own homes, preparing and delivering hot meals. I also facilitated Zoom therapy sessions for NHS professionals experiencing anxiety and depression, particularly within Black minority communities in London and the Midlands. I have worked with crisis teams, including the 136 Suite Police Pathway, offering coping strategies using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My work has been varied, and I also have 6 years of experience in the Crisis Team, offering immediate support and assessments to individuals in mental health distress. Qualifications & Skills Post Graduate Certificate in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Bradford University, Yorkshire Experience in IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) as both a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and Mental Health Practitioner (MHP), including assessment and triage of clients struggling with anxiety and depression. Self-employed with contracts from the NHS, working with patients on waiting lists and providing valuable mental health support.

Ok with cats or dogs

Skills

Administration

Attending Appointments

Cleaning

Companionship

Computer Assistance

Doing Errands

Doing Laundry

Dressing and Undressing

Eating and Drinking Assistance

Manual Handling

Meal Preparation

Medical Administration

Medication Prompting

Moving and Handling

Personal Assistance

Personal Grooming and Hygiene

Physical Activities

Shopping

Wheelchair Assistance

Specialist care

Incontinence pad changes

Using a hoist

Cuisine Speciality:

Ok to cook meat and fish

Signature dish:

BBQ chicken with mashed sweet potatoes.

Conditions

Anxiety

Autism

Depression

Eating Disorder

Epilepsy

Mild cognitive impairment

Parkinson's disease

Schizophrenia

Vascular Dementia

Languages

English

Ndebele

Shona

Zulu

Hobbies

I love cooking dishes from different countries and sharing them with vulnerable individuals in the community, as I am deeply passionate about volunteering and giving back. Community work is something I truly care about, and I find great fulfillment in offering practical support, such as preparing hot meals and providing peer support. In my spare time, I enjoy: Traveling and experiencing diverse cuisines from around the world Reading and researching Bible verses, especially those related to science, prophecy, and broader life topics Exploring languages and cultures through communication. Languages Spoken English Shona Siswati Ndebele Xhosa Zulu

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