Home Care in Lewes

Nick K

10+ Yrs Exp.

✅ DBS Checked & Insured

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"I am a youthful 60+ year old. I prefer to be called Nick. My journey in Care began in November 2015 and I continue to look forward to making a positive impact on people’s quality of life. My guiding principle is respect. SNAPSHOT  Name: Nikolaos (Nick) K  Care Experience: Since Nov. 2015.  Origin: Born in Greece, raised in South Africa  Nationality: Dual - British and Greek passports  Languages: Fluent English and Greek  Driver: UK Driving License but don’t currently own a car (Driven mobility vehicles)  DBS: Enhanced, on the Update Service  Relationship: Married, English partner and two daughters  Cooking: Competent in preparing simple, tasty and nutritious meals  Smoker: No  Pets: Comfortable with all animals  References: Very good  Hobbies and Interests: The Humanities and Arts (history, archaeology, music) board and card games, documentaries and live sports on TV (football, tennis, athletics, snooker), reading, staying fit About me I began as a domiciliary carer, a great start gaining invaluable experience, skills and self-knowledge while dealing with a range of medical cases and personalities in various settings and finding that I could be discreet or hands-on according to circumstances. I found the work engaging and rewarding then, just as I do now. Eventually, I joined a PAYE live-in care company and later transitioned to self-employment. I have looked after individuals with dementia, cerebral palsy, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, frailty, limited mobility, multiple sclerosis and spinal injuries. I am confident in hoisting, catheter care and assisting with personal care needs. Mindful of my responsibility in caring for vulnerable individuals in their own home, I keep house clean and safe as if my own. I am also aware that I may be interacting with family members who have their loved one’s best interests at heart. I can say that I am laid-back and low profile but proactive with a can-do attitude. In general, I am calm, patient, conscientious, attentive, trustworthy, reliable and communicative. Background My parents were Greek. I grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa where I attended the University of the Witwatersrand to study Public Administration and International Relations. I returned to Greece in my early 20s where I subsequently met my wife, who is English. We have two adult daughters who live in Sussex and we split our time between Greece and England. Before joining the UK care sector, I worked in the airline industry for 30 years, including 17 years at British Airways in mostly customer service roles. I have also worked as a literary translator and as a CELTA-qualified English language teacher. I now take pleasure in providing care. That is a brief overview. Feel free to ask any questions. I look forward to hearing from you and hope to be of help. Nick • UK Passport 144366329 • UK Driving License KALOU507027N98UX 06 • DBS certificate 001638200051 • NI: ST160892A • UTR number 4107747901 • Personal Indemnity Insurance: FISH INSURANCE "

Victoria R

9+ Yrs Exp.

🏅 Top-Rated Local Carer

"I am a dedicated and compassionate freelance healthcare worker with over 8 years of experience in providing high-quality, person-centred care to elderly clients in their own homes. I have also over twenty years experience caring for my own mother and father in law who suffered from vascular dementia following strokes. I have worked across sussex community home-care settings, supporting my clients to maintain their independence, dignity and comfort in familiar surroundings. As well as my care experience supporting clients with various types of dementia, where patience, awareness, and consistency are essential to daily wellbeing and safety, I also have experience caring for clients recovering from various cardiovascular illnesses and diabetes. I am fully experienced in providing care to clients who are affected with physical mobility issues, Epilepsy, Copd and Anxiety/Depression. I can provide a calm reassurance, and emotional and practical support tailored to each person’s individual needs. My person-centred approach is grounded in empathy and respect, helping my clients to feel safe, heard, and valued at all times. I am driven by a genuine passion to care, I deeply value the meaningful one-to-one relationships that develop through personalised, consistent support. I strongly believe that remaining at home can greatly enhance quality of life, I am committed to helping clients age with dignity, confidence, and peace of mind. My care is delivered with kindness, reliability, and a compassionate presence, always adapting to the unique needs of my clients. I am looking to support clients who live within approximately no more than a ten mile radius of my hometown. Key Skills Personal care and hygiene assistance Companionship and emotional support Medication prompting and monitoring Meal preparation and nutritional support Mobility support and use of aids Household tasks and organisation Patience, empathy, and active listening Strong teamwork and independence"