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Desiree J.

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Can relocate

21 years of live-in care experience

About Desiree J.

Hello, my name is Desiree, and I am a proud South African-born British citizen with a lifelong commitment to compassionate, person-centered care. My journey in healthcare began in 1978 when I was recruited as a nurse by a private mental health company in South Africa. Since then, I’ve dedicated my career to the care sector, accumulating over 49 years of experience across a variety of roles and specialties. From Operations Director to Regional Director, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge that has shaped my understanding of what truly matters in delivering exceptional care: putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout my career, I have always believed that quality care is about more than simply meeting physical needs; it's about creating an environment where individuals feel safe, respected, and empowered to live fulfilling lives. I am passionate about tailoring care to each person’s unique needs, promoting their dignity, independence, and joy. I am dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those I support. I have beeing working in the UK for 21 years in and my heart remains with the personal, one-to-one care I’ve been fortunate enough to provide throughout my career. I pride myself on being friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, and deeply empathetic—qualities that I believe are essential in fostering trust and building meaningful relationships with those in my care. I believe in finding joy in every moment, and I bring this sense of warmth, humor, and positivity into my work. My goal is simple: to enhance lives by providing holistic, compassionate care that supports each person in living a meaningful, joyful life. It would be a privilege to offer my expertise, dedication, and heart to those who need it most.

Ok with cats or dogs

Ok with smoker clients

Reviews

Family Member

2024-12-24T09:44:27.398Z

“I cannot complement Desiree enough. She is a happy smiling lady who is doing her best for dad. She is very thoughtful and has come up with some great ideas which we have implemented. Dad is very changeable good/bad days yet she is on top of everything. Dad loves her.”

Skills

Administration

Attending Appointments

Cleaning

Companionship

Computer Assistance

Doing Errands

Doing Laundry

Dressing and Undressing

Eating and Drinking Assistance

Light house keeping

Manual Handling

Meal Preparation

Medical Administration

Medication Prompting

Moving and Handling

Personal Assistance

Personal Grooming and Hygiene

Pet Companion

Physical Activities

Shopping

Wheelchair Assistance

Specialist care

Catheter Management

Dressing Wounds

Incontinence pad changes

PEG feeding

Using a hoist

Ok to cook meat and fish

Signature dish:

Traditional British Dishes

Conditions

Alzheimer's Dementia

Anxiety

Cerebral Palsy

COPD

Epilepsy

Mild cognitive impairment

Parkinson's disease

Physical Disability

Stroke

Terminal Illness

Vascular Dementia

Visual Impairment

Languages

Afrikaans

English

Hobbies

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending time with my two adult children and four grandchildren, as well as indulging in my love for reading, traveling, and gardening.

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