Paula's Profile
Paula B
Last active a few weeks ago
297 miles away | London, N19
8 years of experience
57 profile views
148 hours worked
1 Recommendation
My name is Paula. I am Brazilian/British and have lived in London for twenty-five years. I became I carer after I looked after my dad who had a big heart operation in August 2013. In December 2013 I started working as a domiciliary part-time carer. In 2015 I became a full-time carer and started my c...More My name is Paula. I am Brazilian/British and have lived in London for twenty-five years. I became I carer after I looked after my dad who had a big heart operation in August 2013. In December 2013 I started working as a domiciliary part-time carer. In 2015 I became a full-time carer and started my career working for an agency where I received all the professional training and got the carer certificate. In January 2016 I received the British Carer Awards in the category newcomer for the city of London, which I am very proud of. I have been working with the elderly living with dementia and Alzheimers for over 6 years. Since I started working as a home carer I have found that I love what I do; I can make a real difference in people's lives and I find this incredibly rewarding. It gives me a great deal of pleasure to deliver elderly care, especially as I am away from my older relatives. In my search to learn new skills to try to improve the quality of life of my clients, I learnt how music is a powerful tool to help people living with Alzheimer's. In September 2018 I did a course in Spanish called ‘Music for Awaking’ which is a kind music activity that works with autobiographical and personalised playlists for people living with late stages of dementia. I am qualified in providing music activity as a form of therapy. Music is a very powerful tool to help people with dementia/Alzheimer's and I love watching loved ones able to reconnect or have some identity back when they listen to the music of their past. I do provide music activity as form of therapy for advanced dementia. Please request when messaging as the rate is a different rate than my regular rate. I am very caring and trustworthy. I also understand the need for flexibility and I take pride in being punctual and professional with all my appointments. Working in elderly care I gained experience working with people with alcoholism, dementia and many difficulties arising from these. I studied Architecture in Brazil and I enjoy art, exercising, family time, films, going for walks, listening to music, looking after animals, playing music, shopping, swimming, television, travelling, photography.
Hourly
Daily
24 per hour
Short notice care
Short notice care
24 per hour
Overnight
Sleeping
135 per 8 hour
Carers availability
Sleeping night (days)
M
Monday
T
Tuesday
W
Wednesday
T
Thursday
F
Friday
S
Saturday
S
Sunday
Vetted & approved
All Curam carers go through a comprehensive checking process before they receive our “Vetted & approved” status
DBS/PVG/NI Access
Enhanced
Interview status
Interviewed
Photo comparison
Verified
Paula is insured for care work carried out through Curam platform
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Two checkable references available on request from the carer
My name is Paula. I am Brazilian/British and have lived in London for twenty-five years. I became I carer after I looked after my dad who had a big heart operation in August 2013. In December 2013 I started working as a domiciliary part-time carer. In 2015 I became a full-time carer and started my c...More My name is Paula. I am Brazilian/British and have lived in London for twenty-five years. I became I carer after I looked after my dad who had a big heart operation in August 2013. In December 2013 I started working as a domiciliary part-time carer. In 2015 I became a full-time carer and started my career working for an agency where I received all the professional training and got the carer certificate. In January 2016 I received the British Carer Awards in the category newcomer for the city of London, which I am very proud of. I have been working with the elderly living with dementia and Alzheimers for over 6 years. Since I started working as a home carer I have found that I love what I do; I can make a real difference in people's lives and I find this incredibly rewarding. It gives me a great deal of pleasure to deliver elderly care, especially as I am away from my older relatives. In my search to learn new skills to try to improve the quality of life of my clients, I learnt how music is a powerful tool to help people living with Alzheimer's. In September 2018 I did a course in Spanish called ‘Music for Awaking’ which is a kind music activity that works with autobiographical and personalised playlists for people living with late stages of dementia. I am qualified in providing music activity as a form of therapy. Music is a very powerful tool to help people with dementia/Alzheimer's and I love watching loved ones able to reconnect or have some identity back when they listen to the music of their past. I do provide music activity as form of therapy for advanced dementia. Please request when messaging as the rate is a different rate than my regular rate. I am very caring and trustworthy. I also understand the need for flexibility and I take pride in being punctual and professional with all my appointments. Working in elderly care I gained experience working with people with alcoholism, dementia and many difficulties arising from these. I studied Architecture in Brazil and I enjoy art, exercising, family time, films, going for walks, listening to music, looking after animals, playing music, shopping, swimming, television, travelling, photography.
Specialist care
Personal care
Dressing/undressing
Bathroom assistance
Personal care
Mobility assistance
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and Handling
Companionship and house tasks
Languages spoken
Portuguese (Brazil)
Interests and hobbies
Art/Culture
Computers & Technology
Movies
Music
Travel
Has driving licence
Owns a car
Pet friendly
Non-smoker
Qualification
Health and safety at work
First aid
Moving and handling certificate
Client recommendations
Claudia W
23 Feb 2023
Excellent
Paula cared for my mum with mid-stage Alzheimer's and they quickly built a strong rapport. She was excellent at engaging my mum with the things she most enjoyed - art and music - and was a warm and capable companion. Paula was always conscientious, trustworthy, communicative and punctual. Importantly too, she was un-phased when my mum was more challenging or resistant as she is extremely experienced and knowledgeable about dementia. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Paula as a carer.
Vetted & approved
All Curam carers go through a comprehensive checking process before they receive our “Vetted & approved”status
DBS/PVG/NI Access
Enhanced
Interview status
Interviewed
Photo comparison
Verified
Paula is insured for care work carried out through Curam platform
See details
Two checkable references available on request from the carer