Home Care in Rochester

Ivan S

16+ Yrs Exp.

✅ DBS Checked & Insured

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"I am specifically looking for a position as a Personal Assistant, working with people with learning difficulties/ disabilities and Autism. I am hard worker, flexible and available to work different shifts day/ nights to make positive contributions in supporting people to achieve their desired outcomes and become as independent as possible. I am reliable, punctual and flexible. I describe myself as, empathetic, enthusiastic, dynamic, sociable, caring, committed, good communicator, motivated. I have NVQ3 in Health social care and over 10 years experience. I have worked in almost all types off social care areas. In the beginning, for two years I worked as a care assistant for Craig y Trwyn nursing home for elderly people with dementia and learning disabilities. My daily responsibilities were supporting people with personal care, like washing, using toilet, preparing food for them, feeding, giving medication, caring out general tasks like housework, laundry, shopping, helping to organise and support them for leisure activates. I moved to London and I worked for 4 years as support worker for LHCC where I supported people with severe and enduring mental distress who have been discharged from hospital with generic and forensic background, typical diagnosed with schizophrenia-polar disorders, personality disorders, paranoia, self-harming tendencies. My role as support worker for LHCC was to be key worker for residents on weekly basis, to establish contact with residents and discuss their care plan, support residents to learn new skills, outside accompaniment, keeping case records etc. In 2013 I moved to South Ockendon and since then I have worked as lead support worker for CMG in Hornchurch , where I support young adults with learning disabilities, associated with complex needs including autistic spectrum condition, Challenging behaviour, Epilepsy, who live in 24 hour supported environment. My roles as a Support Worker is to focus on the needs of the service users, supporting them to be as independent as possible. I support them in daily tasks such as preparing meals, cleaning rooms, preparing for bed, medication administration, taking out for shopping, activities, swimming, family visits, hospital appointments, education, days trips, or taking them on holiday. I am also, the main driver when we take the service users to outside activates or day trips. I have completed several trainings, such as Epilepsy, Autistic spectrum disorder, Medication administration, Buccal Midazolam , Preventing and Managing Challenging Behaviour, Dealing with emergency, CPR, Safeguarding service users, Manual Handling. I own a car, a have a clean full UK driving licence and good knowledge of local community activities. "

Diana O

10+ Yrs Exp.

🏅 Top-Rated Local Carer

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"Good day! My name is Diana and I am a self employed Curam carer. I have previous experience assisting clients with dementia, catheter care, stroke, feeding, parkinsons, all types of personal care, dressing and undressing, bathroom assistance, personal grooming, wheelchair assistance, medication administration and prompting, travelling with clients, cooking and cleaning, shopping and spending time at local clubs and community events, task and activity prompting and general companionship. I have a very easy going personality, I am a non drinker and a non smoker during working hours, I respect people's privacy and always do the best I can for all of my customers. Consider myself a very good listener and can make a lovely cup of tea or coffee. Thank you!"