Home Care in Shepway

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. "

Andrea K

21+ Yrs Exp.

🏅 Top-Rated Local Carer

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"I have proven over time to be a trustworthy and reliable support Carer. I have First Class communication skills and an experienced facilitator with good organisational skills. I have over the last 30 yrs worked with a variety of clients tending to their individual needs. I work closely with Family, Friends and other Health care professionals' in delivering an exceptional level of care. I have attended Social Services meetings and organised PIP interviews assisting when required. If possible I like to keep my Clients active; Afternoon Teas, Church, Shopping, WI Meetings etc.. depending on their mobility. As I find this helps with their mental and physical well being. I have vast experience of looking after clients with varying degrees of all Dementias. I am well versed in ALL Aspects of care having worked for Private Care companies as well as individual Clients whose Families have engaged my services on a Ad-hoc basis or in some cases for a longer period of time. I am well versed in using Technology as a way of keeping clients' families updated. As I have had clients with family living abroad. I can also provide Emergency Care and overnight Care at short notice if required to do so. I can also provide up to date references with contact details including phone numbers. On a personal note I try to play Golf and on a regular basis I also enjoy Swimming, pottering in the Garden, Theatre and Walking. I have 5 Grandchildren a small Dog named Joe. "