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Pippa V

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within a mile • Salisbury, SP2

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20+ years of experience

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4180+ Curam hours worked

Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation Stroke Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Brain injuries PEG feeding Catheter care Palliative care Schizophrenia Diabetes Learning disability Bipolar disorder Depression Epilepsy Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Borderline personality disorder Continence/incontinence Anxiety + View More + View More

I am a patient-focused, compassionate healthcare professional with 23 years’ expertise providing high-quality care to patients across a variety of home-care settings. Proven success leading interdisciplinary teams to achieve clinical obj

4180+ Curam hours worked Cooking Current Affairs Exercise Gardening Music Reading Sport Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation Stroke Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Brain injuries PEG feeding Catheter care Palliative care Schizophrenia Diabetes Learning disability Bipolar disorder Depression Epilepsy Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Borderline personality disorder Continence/incontinence Anxiety

Qualification

Care related NVQ/QCF level 4/5

Occupational therapies studies

Health and safety at work

First aid

Moving and handling certificate

Sp2 0Bl 6176 I am a patient-focused, compassionate healthcare professional with 23 years’ expertise providing high-quality care to patients across a variety of home-care settings. Proven success leading interdisciplinary teams to achieve clinical objectives while assuring complete adherence to all standards and best practices. I continually strive to better the lives of the vulnerable and keenly support them in their day to day routine including introducing hobbies and interests of mine that similarly resonate with those of the client. Listening to a wide spectrum of music, reading classics which generates points of discussion, reminiscing with client interests in their travels, taking clients on outings and enjoying the outdoors weather providing. I have extensive experience in various disciplines of care from managing a nursing home, establishing a rehabilitation hospital (sub-acute) to personal care as a live-in carer and a specialist care companion. Taking care of the elderly is dear to my heart and hence my desire to continue with my studies. Currently I am doing my NVQ5 through City of Guilds and have other points of interest that I am pursuing in obtaining further qualifications in palliative care and risk assessment. I have obtained various qualifications in alternative medicine including diplomas for: Reflexology, Iridology, Anatomy and Physiology, Massage and have completed certificates in various care related online courses through numerous universities. My passion in caring for the elderly drives me to improve my knowledge thereby providing a service which ensures the clients retention of dignity and independence and allows them to feel enabled, safe, comfortable and respected. I have access to a car and a valid British driving license. I am able to travel to areas within a 8 mile radius from Salisbury centre. I have a DBS certificate which can be viewed on the online service. I am an animal lover and have no reservations in looking after pets. I have years of experience in Peg feeding, Catheter care and Stoma care and am looking to do a refresher course in the UK. I am also able to offer Reflexology and Massage on a private basis. false

Sheila M

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3 miles away • Salisbury, SP4

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12 years of experience

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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

Crosswords Exercise Movies Music Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia Physical disabilities children Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Brain injuries Cerebral palsy Schizophrenia Down's syndrome Learning disability Bipolar disorder Depression Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome Borderline personality disorder Continence/incontinence SP4 6RX 274425 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. 1 1 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":"1","field_care_type_first":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":"1","field_care_type_second":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":"1","field_care_type_third":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":"1","field_care_type_fourth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":"1","field_care_type_fifth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":"1","field_care_type_sixth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":"1","field_care_type_seven":"1, 4, 5"}

Barbara R

Last active a few weeks ago

2 miles away • Salisbury, SP2

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12 years of experience

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30+ Curam hours worked

Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation Stroke Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Brain injuries Spinal injuries Cerebral palsy PEG feeding Catheter care Palliative care Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Bipolar disorder Depression Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Continence/incontinence Anxiety + View More + View More

I am a kind friendly and compassionate carer with a wealth of experience. I enjoy my job and love helping all my clients. I have experience and have worked in dementia care, palliative care and reablement. I can cook, take care of client

30+ Curam hours worked French Art/Culture Computers & Technology Cooking Crosswords Exercise Food & Wine Gardening Movies Music Reading Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation Stroke Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Brain injuries Spinal injuries Cerebral palsy PEG feeding Catheter care Palliative care Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Bipolar disorder Depression Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Continence/incontinence Anxiety

COVID 19 coronavirus awareness

Basic food hygiene

Care planning

Emergency first aid

Equality and diversity

Health and safety with coshh awareness

Infection control awareness

Moving and handling theory

New course

Person centered care

Suicide prevention course with zero suicide alliance

Understanding dementia with alzheimer s society

SP2 7HS 66649 I am a kind friendly and compassionate carer with a wealth of experience. I enjoy my job and love helping all my clients. I have experience and have worked in dementia care, palliative care and reablement. I can cook, take care of clients washing and dressing and toileting needs, shopping, driving, making appointments and all types of cleaning. I do hourly care, waking nights, sleeping nights, live in and respite care. I have a full clean driving licence and can take clients out for shopping and to meet friends. Please get in touch if you think that I would be able to help you with your care needs and we can discuss what you would want. I look forward to hearing from you. false

Sarah C

Last active within a week

16 miles away • Stockbridge, SO20

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9 years of experience

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1452 Curam hours worked

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I have been a carer for just over 8 years and have enjoyed providing assistance when and where required My aim is to ensure clients in my care are as happy and comfortable as possible. I am avaliable to provide care on a day/ night and li

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1452 Curam hours worked Art/Culture Computers & Technology Cooking Crosswords Exercise Food & Wine Gardening Movies Music Reading Sport Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Stroke Parkinson's disease Incontinence Mental health Cerebral palsy PEG feeding Catheter care Palliative care Down's syndrome Diabetes Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Depression Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Stoma care Anxiety

Qualification

Health and safety at work

First aid

Moving and handling certificate

SO206DN 3185 I have been a carer for just over 8 years and have enjoyed providing assistance when and where required My aim is to ensure clients in my care are as happy and comfortable as possible. I am avaliable to provide care on a day/ night and live in care (short time) I am trained in dementia care, moving and handling, first aid, end off life, oral health care, safeguarding, wound care, hazard risk, the mental capacity act, cosh, equality diversity and inclusion and medication managment. My first job I worked at was a care home caring for residents who sufferd dementia and there were those who were bed bound and also end off life I stayed there for 7 months then decided to work in domacillary. I really enjoyed it going around from home to home caring for those in their own homes. After that i signed up for an agency and worked there in nursing homes as and when im required. I have also ( in that time ) been a live in carer which I also love to do as the one on one interaction is somthing I find very inportant and not only for myself but to know that the clients I care for are very happy content and they feel safe I am a very kind caring compasionate person who can be silly and have a funny sense off humour but also serious and profesional when needed to be. I am a very good listener and love to hear all about the clients should they wish to talk about their lives or any worries and conerns they may have My hobbies include crafts ( although so far i have only got around to watching programmmes about crafts ) but im very keen on any crafts and learning. I love gardening, walking, watching movies, documentaries, gardening programmes and wildlife and spending alot off time with my famiy. I also love to cook and can cook a wide range off foods. I don't drive at the moment but hoping to get that sorted when I can I am also a smoker thank you 1 1 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":true,"field_care_type_first":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":true,"field_care_type_second":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":true,"field_care_type_third":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":true,"field_care_type_fourth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":true,"field_care_type_fifth":"1, 4, 5","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":false,"field_care_type_sixth":"","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":false,"field_care_type_seven":""}

Katarzyna J

Last active within a week

16 miles away • Romsey, SO51

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10 years of experience

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216 Curam hours worked

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I am an empathic and warm care professional with years of professional experience. Previously I worked 4 years and build my experience in domiciliary care and after I moved to position as live in care and now have 10 year's experience as a

216 Curam hours worked Polish British Sign Language Cooking Crosswords Gardening Movies Music Reading Sport Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia Stroke Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Mental health Spinal injuries Cerebral palsy Catheter care Diabetes Arthritis Learning disability Depression Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Continence/incontinence Anxiety

Qualification

First aid

SO51 0ED 180582 I am an empathic and warm care professional with years of professional experience. Previously I worked 4 years and build my experience in domiciliary care and after I moved to position as live in care and now have 10 year's experience as a carer. I am calm and balanced person with a good heart. I became a carer because I believe that we should be helpful to every person in this world because everything that we give of ourselves will someday come back to us. I enjoy helping people. Care work gives me a lot of satisfaction and joy even though it is sometimes hard. My greatest passion is cooking and driving. I have my own car with business insurance , it gives me opportunity to take my client to the shops or for day out. 1 2 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":true,"field_care_type_first":"3","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":true,"field_care_type_second":"3","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":true,"field_care_type_third":"3","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":true,"field_care_type_fourth":"3","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":true,"field_care_type_fifth":"3","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":true,"field_care_type_sixth":"3","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":true,"field_care_type_seven":"3"}

Ketth H

Last active today

16 miles away • Andover, SP11

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7 years of experience

Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation Stroke Physical disabilities children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Brain injuries Spinal injuries Cerebral palsy Occupational therapy Physiotherapy Schizophrenia Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Dysphagia Continence/incontinence Long covid Anxiety Hoisting + View More + View More

I am patient, a good listener and enjoy working closely with others - especially older people. I have 7 years experience working in the care industry and have developed a compassionate approach. I work hard to get to know my clients, so I

Art/Culture Cooking Crosswords Exercise Food & Wine Gardening Movies Music Reading Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation Stroke Physical disabilities children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Brain injuries Spinal injuries Cerebral palsy Occupational therapy Physiotherapy Schizophrenia Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Dysphagia Continence/incontinence Long covid Anxiety Hoisting SP11 9GS 223885 I am patient, a good listener and enjoy working closely with others - especially older people. I have 7 years experience working in the care industry and have developed a compassionate approach. I work hard to get to know my clients, so I can help them enjoy their interests and hobbies. Skills (grooming, cooking, driving) Types of care (hourly, overnight, live-in, respite) I became a carer while looking after my partner. When he died, I decided to carry on, working as a live-in carer to support people with end of life need love reading, especially crime fiction novels. I am part of my local church and help to run the children's activities. Last year, I got a Scottish terrier puppy called ‘Bobby’ and I love taking him on long walks.” 1 1 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":false,"field_care_type_first":"","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":false,"field_care_type_second":"","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":false,"field_care_type_third":"","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":false,"field_care_type_fourth":"","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":false,"field_care_type_fifth":"","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":false,"field_care_type_sixth":"","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":false,"field_care_type_seven":""}

Sampson A

Last active today

15 miles away • Andover, SP11

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3 years of experience

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I am a nice gentleman and a hard working person who had worked as Care assistant and support work for the two years now. I have empathy and passion for all service users as valuable. I have took care for elderly service user and also I mu

British Sign Language Sign Supported English Cooking Exercise Movies Music Reading Sport Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Physical disabilities Mental health Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Anxiety SP11 9LE 227666 I am a nice gentleman and a hard working person who had worked as Care assistant and support work for the two years now. I have empathy and passion for all service users as valuable. I have took care for elderly service user and also I much experience in safety, safeguarding, moving and handling, lighting technique, food hygiene, personal safety and so many other. I have a good communication skills, respectful and humble always to deliver my best. I really like reading and football much. I have decided all my life to support the valuable in any way I can, I desire this empathy when I took care on my own late father who I took care of him for 3 years before he died. I then learned to support elderly people. false

Kev W

Last active within a week

19 miles away • Ferndown, BH22

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18 years of experience

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2046 Curam hours worked

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Hi, my name is Kev. I have been involved in private care work for two years now. Before that I worked for the Ambulance Service NHS Trust for thirteen years, working on front-line emergency ambulances as an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA). B

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2046 Curam hours worked Art/Culture Cooking Exercise Food & Wine Gardening Movies Music Reading Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Exercise Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Housekeeping Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Accident rehabilitation Stroke Physical disabilities children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Brain injuries Spinal injuries Cerebral palsy PEG feeding Occupational therapy Palliative care Schizophrenia Huntingdon's disease Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Epilepsy Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome Borderline personality disorder Stoma care Dysphagia Anaphylaxis Continence/incontinence Long covid Anxiety BH22 9TL 165266 Hi, my name is Kev. I have been involved in private care work for two years now. Before that I worked for the Ambulance Service NHS Trust for thirteen years, working on front-line emergency ambulances as an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA). Before that I worked as non-emergency ambulance crew for three years. During my ambulance career I encountered pretty much everything that can happen to a human being in life (and, unfortunately, death). My day-to-day role was being part of a front-line NHS emergency ambulance crew and responding to emergencies as needed. I attended everything from mental health crises, to life-threatening medical emergencies, to serious and fatal trauma. My role over the years also gave me a vast experience of dealing with non-emergency work which could range from people calling us out just to talk to someone due to loneliness; people calling for clarification on medication or smaller chronic health needs; even someone who needed some advice on using their new telephone! I dealt with a whole array of departments within the spectrum of the health system - GP’s (both patients own and out of hours), hospital wards, social services, mental health teams, safeguarding teams etc. My work was often challenging and I became very adept at using the resources available to me but also thinking outside the box and often taking unorthodox routes to gain the best outcome for a patient. Before leaving the Ambulance Service I was offered the role of carer for a lady who had severe mental health problems and would not/could not provide adequate care for herself. During this role I worked closely with mental health nurses, to whom the lady was known. We developed a system of care, through trial and error and slowly establishing trust. It was an organic process that took into account the lady’s fragile mental health and the requisites for adhering to at least her basic needs. I was told after working with the lady for some time that the team had seen the most progress in her for the seven years they had known her. Unfortunately she passed away after a short illness and I was again looking for a suitable client. Shortly after I was put in contact with a man who had autism and early-onset dementia. The family of the man had been trying for a number of years to find a suitable carer for him but, due to the difficulties of his autism, complex stoma needs and then dementia, they had struggled to find anyone to stick around. I bonded with this chap straight away and over the course of the next several months we formed a close bond. Sadly the chap became ill and was unwilling to accept any form of medical help during hospitalisation. He deteriorated quickly and was taken to a hospice for palliative care, where I stayed with him and his family for over a week until he passed away. Recently I have been working with a couple of clients simultaneously. One is a chap who had been referred to me via the mental health team as someone who I might be able to help with. This man had developed acute mental health problems and his family were struggling to understand and cope with the situation, meaning that basic day-to-day functions were not being taken care of. I visited him a few days a week to give him some company, companionship, hopefully some laughs! The other is a lady with complexities resulting from her dementia. I now find myself looking for suitable clients that I think I could bring something of value to. My work with the most difficult patients and situations during my ambulance work has given me a rare ability to deal with those clients/patients/families that have, for want of a better term, ‘slipped through the net’ and find it almost impossible to retain the services of a carer. I seem to have found myself using a mixture of my character, temperament and long and wide-ranging experience within my ambulance career to work with those people whose care needs are a little more diverse or different to others. I always loved the challenge of trying to get a positive outcome from a difficult situation or person. This has now filtered down into my current working practices and I enjoy meeting people who are otherwise deemed to be problematic or even impossible to deal with. A lot of situations can be defused and made better with a sense of humour, I have always found. I try to have a laugh with the people I work with as well as listening to them and trying to anticipate their needs. My range of experience/skills are listed in my profile, but I believe those little green tabs don’t fully cover the qualities needed to be an effective carer and there is no substitute for compassion, understanding and patience. I have old-school values when it comes to working with clients and I believe in being open, honest, respectful and treating clients with dignity. I have a very flexible approach to working, with regards to hours and needs and am always willing to talk and chip in if someone needs help. I am willing to provide basic grooming and personal hygiene care, also basic housekeeping needs, including shopping. I drive and am more than willing to take clients for a day out somewhere for a change of scene. I am very experienced in dealing with medications; administration, keeping up-to-date records and organising nomad/dosette boxes etc. I am also more than happy to perform medical observations and liaise with any departments that would need to be updated/informed etc. My medical background places me well to be around in the event of accidents/injuries/falls etc. One of my biggest enjoyments is cooking and I am more than happy to provide meals (either ‘meals-on-wheels’ varieties or fresh home-cooked) and make up batches of meals if required/wanted. I am/have always been a pet owner and am very happy to care for pets too. I have many hobbies and am, by nature, a naturally curious person and love to listen to people talking about their experiences and views. I have excellent references available. 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Nicola W

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19 miles away • Ferndown, BH22

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20+ years of experience

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163+ Curam hours worked

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By nature I’m non-judgemental, empathetic, compassionate, caring and kind, and I have a sense of humour - I believe this is so important in this line of work. I'm professional, dedicated and motivated, and adept at working autonomously, o

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I'm professional, dedicated and motivated, and adept at working autonomously, or as part of a team. I am a Registered Paramedic and worked for the NHS Ambulance Service for 22 years, until recently, responding to emergency and urgent 999 calls. I have worked as a Disability Analyst (PIP assessor), and as a private carer and personal assistant (PA). I also have a BA (hons) in Fine Art. My move into private care work started after a friend asked me to care for his mum when she was discharged home after being under mental health section in hospital for over 7 years. I worked closely with her, her family and her mental health team and through word of mouth I was asked to support other people in their own homes. I found that my Paramedic role and Ambulance Service experience translated really well into private care work, so now I only work supporting people in their own homes and I absolutely love my work. Recently I have found myself supporting three couples - the males all have Dementia and other co-morbidities, including Parkinsons disease, and three of the females have heart conditions and other co-morbidities. My work is varied - I manage all of one couples medication, medical conditions, care and appointments, as well as supporting them with shopping, gardening, admin, some personal care occasionally, regular observations and anything really that they ask me to assist with. The male has recently had to have an abdominal drain which I have monitored and supported him with. Another couple I mostly support as a companion but am also there for support and management of aggressive episodes that the male occasionally has - purely relating to his Dementia. I have recently finished supporting a lovely man with Dementia and Parkinsons disease who now needs residential care - we have made fine silver jewellery and collages together, talked about all sorts, walked and done Parkinsons exercise videos together, done crosswords and quizzes, pottered about the garden, discussed shared interests - music, art, places - and he has set me homework every week, for me to learn all about Architects, Musicians and Artists that he admires. He has also disclosed a lot of information to me about the hallucinations that he experiences with his conditions and this has been very educational for me. One of the ladies I support had just had heart surgery when I started supporting her and her husband and shortly afterwards she had quite a serious stroke. I arrived as it was happening and recognised the signs. She was treated in hospital and discharged 5 days later into my care, along with the early discharge teams support. I have worked very closely with her, doing regular exercises with her and supporting her day to day with her recovery - she is doing incredibly well and we have had lots of fun and laughter. Another lady I support with tasks around the house - cleaning and laundry mainly, but also pet care, occasional shopping and medical support. She will often ask me to help her with 'medical things' - reading hospital letters, checking her blood sugars as she is Diabetic, ordering medication, speaking with her GP and taking observations. I have just completed a level 2 certificate in the 'Principles of Dementia Care' because I really enjoy working closely with people with Dementia. A few years ago I became quite unwell with Covid and long Covid. For some months my memory was shocking - I was not retaining information that I had heard only moments before and I lost big chunks of my memories. I lost confidence and didn't trust myself to drive for several months. I was lucky though and although I am still missing some memories from my past I was able to 'retrain' my brain and recover my ability to remember things, to drive, to return to front line Paramedic work after several months off and to return to living my life independently. People suffering with Dementia are not so lucky and I feel that my experience gave me a glimpse into their 'worlds', which I think is why I feel so passionately about Dementia care. In my 999 role I have vast experience of assessing, triaging, treating, and managing mental health, medical, childbirth and traumatic emergencies. And blue light driving, of course. In my Disability Assessor role I am experienced in assessing the functional ability of people with Learning Difficulties/Disabilities, mental health, medical and physical conditions, using the Biopsychosocial Model, which takes into account that we are all human, and that multiple factors can - and do - contribute to how a person is feeling or managing, and that we have to consider all factors in a situation to gain a good clear picture of how and why a person is struggling to manage, in order that we best support them. In my private carer/PA role, I'm a human being, supporting other human beings in whatever ways they require support, in order to live the best and most comfortable and trouble-free lives that they can, taking into consideration their individual situations and needs. I'm a natural carer and - thanks to my Ambulance Service experience - there is very little of human life and death that I have not experienced. I am well used to finding myself in bizarre and surreal situations. I have found myself up ladders changing light bulbs, donating my lunch, cooking simple meals or fetching a few food items from local shops for patients struggling to cope, I have stripped beds, scrubbed floors, showered patients covered in faeces who have no one else to call and have called 999 in desperation. I have delivered babies, resuscitated babies, children and adults, held the hands of people taking their last breaths, spoken soothing words to them as they have exited this world, knowing that the hearing is the last thing to go, and held the loved ones of those that there is nothing more I can do for. I’ve found myself in ditches in the dark and the pouring rain, resuscitating or trying to save victims of road traffic incidents. I have saved injured Donkey’s, Stag’s and lost dogs on my Ambulance travels. I have called electric companies, gas companies, phone companies, water companies, to sort out issues with supplies, when people have got nowhere using the traditional routes and have called 999 for help - Ambulances are sent to these people to ‘welfare check’ that they are of sound mind - and once we are there, we will help in whatever way we can to resolve whatever problem they are encountering. I have changed a flat tyre on a car for a young couple that I came across on my way across the pitch black Forest, returning to base for a 3am finish. They had no phone signal to call for help and no idea how to change a flat tyre. As an Ambulance Paramedic you become a natural 'trouble-shooter', and you wear many different hats. We are taught early on in our training that we are expected to be whatever/whomever each patient needs us to be. We are adaptable, flexible and great at improvisation when there is no clear cut answer or outcome to a situation, and for me this translates well in to care work. I don't have set ‘things’ that I will or won't consider, and I am happy to take on those jobs or work with those clients that others might find complex or difficult. Equally, I’m happy to chat to anyone who thinks I may be able to help them or someone they know. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you think that I could meet the requirements that you are looking for in a carer. 0 1 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":false,"field_care_type_first":"","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":false,"field_care_type_second":"","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":false,"field_care_type_third":"","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":false,"field_care_type_fourth":"","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":false,"field_care_type_fifth":"","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":false,"field_care_type_sixth":"","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":false,"field_care_type_seven":""}

Samantha J

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17 miles away • Ringwood, BH24

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4 years of experience

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26 Curam hours worked

Early stage dementia Late stage dementia Accident rehabilitation Incontinence Autism spectrum disorder Schizophrenia Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Continence/incontinence Anxiety + View More + View More

Ex Capetonian now settled in UK qualified and experienced in caring , from being a mentor/advisor/counselor and carer. Has wide range of skills, lots of patience and regards clients' privacy, respect and dignity highly and in a professional

26 Curam hours worked Cooking Crosswords Food & Wine Movies Music Reading Travel Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care Eating and drinking assistance Moving and Handling Meal prep Medical prompting Meal prep Companionship Meal prep Early stage dementia Late stage dementia Accident rehabilitation Incontinence Autism spectrum disorder Schizophrenia Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Continence/incontinence Anxiety

Qualification

Care related NVQ/QCF level 3

BH24 3BE 3521 Ex Capetonian now settled in UK qualified and experienced in caring , from being a mentor/advisor/counselor and carer. Has wide range of skills, lots of patience and regards clients' privacy, respect and dignity highly and in a professional manner. Love cooking. 2 2 {"field_week_day_first":1,"field_is_available_first":false,"field_care_type_first":"","field_week_day_second":2,"field_is_available_second":false,"field_care_type_second":"","field_week_day_third":3,"field_is_available_third":false,"field_care_type_third":"","field_week_day_fourth":4,"field_is_available_fourth":false,"field_care_type_fourth":"","field_week_day_fifth":5,"field_is_available_fifth":false,"field_care_type_fifth":"","field_week_day_sixth":6,"field_is_available_six":false,"field_care_type_sixth":"","field_week_day_seven":7,"field_is_available_seven":false,"field_care_type_seven":""}

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