Home Care in Amesbury

Amara R

18+ Yrs Exp.

✅ DBS Checked & Insured

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"Care worker, elderly care & dementia care specialist Summary: • Care worker with 17 years experience in the industry. • Health Education qualification from the University of Winchester. • NVQ 3 and 2 care qualifications. • 12 years spent working in nursing homes, including specialist dementia care homes. • Now working as a home carer, for clients across the Salisbury and New Forest areas. • Fluent in: English, Thai, Laos languages. • Full UK driving license and UK passport. • Public liability insurance for my self-employed care work. • Former small business owner. Experience: Homecare Worker - self-employed + various agencies – April 2023 to present - Caring for elderly people at home across Wiltshire and Hampshire. - Duties include: helping them to get dressed, wash, go to the toilet, taking them out on light excursions. - Driving to and from clients’ homes. - Do this as a self-employed carer, and for various home care agencies (Home Instead, Alina). Senior Carer – Milford House – January 2017 to April 2023 - Caring for elderly people at Milford House care home in Salisbury, a Barchester care home. - Duties included: personal assistance and general care duties. - Training new carers in my role as a senior carer. Carer – Winton Nursing Home (Dementia Specialist Home) – August 2008 to January 2017 - Caring for elderly people at Winton Nursing Home – mainly residents with dementia and severe dementia. Owner and shopkeeper – Central Stores, Winterslow – July 1998 to August 2008 - Small business owner, employer and shopkeeper of Central Stores village shop in Winterslow, Wiltshire. - Employed a team of shop workers, assistants, newspaper delivery staff. Education: Certificate of Higher Education in Health Studies, University of Winchester – September 2022 to May 2023 - Health studies qualification, with a Mental Health specialism. - Course included classes at the University of Winchester and practical placement work in mental health units (Green Lane Hospital, Devizes; Fountain Way Mental Health Unit, Salisbury) and with mental health patients. Health and Social Studies Access Course, Wiltshire College – September 2021 to May 2022 - A-Level equivalent qualifications in Health and Social Care. Skills: • Fluent in: English, Thai, Laos languages. • Full UK driving license and UK passport. • Public liability insurance for my self-employed care work. "

Sheila M

12+ Yrs Exp.

🏅 Top-Rated Local Carer

"As a compassionate and proactive mental health nurse, my priority is to provide the best possible care to individuals of all age groups. With a Bachelor of Science in Mental Health from the University of Southampton and extensive experience as a Registered General Nurse in Ghana, I have a deep-rooted commitment to delivering exceptional care that is grounded in the principles of the NMC Code and Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics. Throughout my career, I have always focused on person-centred care and effective crisis management, ensuring that each individual receives the highest standard of nursing attention. I am highly skilled in conducting detailed assessments, creating personalized care plans, and evaluating their impact, all while maintaining a strong sense of empathy and compassion towards my patients. My expertise in mental health legislation, medication administration, and risk management has been honed through my experiences working in diverse healthcare environments, including nursing homes, respite care, and hospital settings. I firmly believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and advocating for patients along diverse care trajectories. In my most recent role within an Adult Acute Mental Health ward, I demonstrated my ability to make sound decisions and adapt quickly to dynamic situations, while still maintaining meticulous records and pursuing ongoing professional development to better serve my patients. As a senior mental health practitioner in the community, I have gained invaluable experience in delivering high-quality care to clients with diverse requirements. I am confident that my extensive background and the experiences I’ve garnered position me exceptionally well to contribute meaningfully to your team and uphold the tradition of delivering outstanding nursing care in community and supported living settings."