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    Rachel a

    Rachel A

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    141 miles away in Scarborough, YO12

    15 years of experience

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    I have worked as a Community Care & Support Worker for over fourteen years within a domiciliary/independent living community. I have also worked as a Lone Worker covering night duties for over ten years. I provide a person-centred approach to supporting and caring for residents, meeting their in...More I have worked as a Community Care & Support Worker for over fourteen years within a domiciliary/independent living community. I have also worked as a Lone Worker covering night duties for over ten years. I provide a person-centred approach to supporting and caring for residents, meeting their individual care and medical needs as outlined in their care plans. This includes personal care, toileting, administering medication, stoma and catheter care, preparing meals, cooking, managing household daily chores, facilitating social interaction, attending medical appointments, and having knowledge and hands-on experience in caring for and treating pressure sores, palliative care turning, oral care, and End of Life care, all within their own homes. I liaise with doctors, Marie Curie Nurses, district nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists, and I support residents with their physiotherapy exercise plans in their homes or at the gym. I have also worked with and supported paramedics medically whilst on duty and am currently awaiting updated catheter and stoma care certificates. I have hands-on experience of stoma care, having previously undergone an ileostomy myself, followed by major bowel surgery and a reversal. For the past ten months, I have also worked as a Self-Employed Carer within the local community and their families, providing 24-hour live-in care and hourly care to private clients in their own homes, meeting their individual care needs including personal care, catheter and stoma care, administering medication, toileting, and use of a commode. I offer meal preparation and cook freshly made meals, including Mediterranean cuisine, discussing meal plans and following specific dietary needs. I also assist with household chores, social interaction, medical appointments, and personal assistant duties. Over the years, I have cared for people who have suffered strokes, dementia, Alzheimer’s, brain injuries, limited mobility, MND, aphasia, hearing impairments, loss of sight, mental health issues, Parkinson’s disease, paralysis, OCD traits, and special educational needs, including non-verbal communication, ADHD, ASD, cerebral palsy, PANDAS, challenging behaviour, genetic disorders, and sensory impairment. I am a kind, caring, patient, good listener, empathetic, and hard-working mum. Being a Carer is such a rewarding job in many ways. I am able to support others’ independence and care for them while making a significant difference in their lives. One of my proudest moments occurred in 2016 when I was nominated for my continued care and support for children with ASD and their families at ‘The Borough's Thank You Award Ceremony’ for the Borough of North Yorkshire. I was honoured to receive an award for 'Carer/Helper - Runner Up'. I am proud of the ongoing care and support I have provided to others within the community. I have cared for, taught, and supported children overseas in Spain and have lived and worked in Italy. I speak fluent Spanish and Italian, and I know some Portuguese too. Currently, I am learning Greek. I am a very cultured person and enjoy learning about different people, cultures, and languages. I enjoy going to the theatre, live concerts, cinema, meeting friends and family, cooking Italian and Spanish Mediterranean dishes, fashion, ice skating, going to the gym, walking, and listening to music, especially from Spanish, Latin, and Italian artists including Pablo Alborán, Malú, Rosalía, Andrea Bocelli, Eros Ramazzotti, Pino Daniele, and Anna Tatangelo, to name just a few. I love the art of Flamenco and enjoy fine dining and travel. My passion is creating and planning events within the community as an Event Planner with my daughter. During COVID-19, while working as a Carer within Health and Social Care, I witnessed the impact that isolation had on people's mental health, well-being, and self-esteem. The inability to see loved ones in person or give them a hug affected many individuals deeply. I decided to bring people back together socially within the local community after the COVID-19 pandemic by creating and planning various themed and cultural entertainment events, which helped alleviate their anxiety and boosted their self-esteem while socialising and engaging with others. I am available for alternative weekend shifts and can offer two sleeping or waking nights from Monday to Thursday. Please feel free to contact me; I look forward to hearing from you.

    Hourly

    Daily

    25 per hour

    Overnight

    Sleeping

    200 per 10 hour

    Waking

    20.50 per hour

    My rates are negotiable.

    Vetted & approved

    All Curam carers go through a comprehensive checking process before they receive our “Vetted & approved” status

    DBS/PVG/NI Access

    Enhanced

    DBS for

    Adult

    Issue date

    11/11/2024

    Interview status

    Interviewed

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    Rachel a is insured for care work carried out through Curam platform
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    Two checkable references available on request from the carer

    I have worked as a Community Care & Support Worker for over fourteen years within a domiciliary/independent living community. I have also worked as a Lone Worker covering night duties for over ten years. I provide a person-centred approach to supporting and caring for residents, meeting their in...More I have worked as a Community Care & Support Worker for over fourteen years within a domiciliary/independent living community. I have also worked as a Lone Worker covering night duties for over ten years. I provide a person-centred approach to supporting and caring for residents, meeting their individual care and medical needs as outlined in their care plans. This includes personal care, toileting, administering medication, stoma and catheter care, preparing meals, cooking, managing household daily chores, facilitating social interaction, attending medical appointments, and having knowledge and hands-on experience in caring for and treating pressure sores, palliative care turning, oral care, and End of Life care, all within their own homes. I liaise with doctors, Marie Curie Nurses, district nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists, and I support residents with their physiotherapy exercise plans in their homes or at the gym. I have also worked with and supported paramedics medically whilst on duty and am currently awaiting updated catheter and stoma care certificates. I have hands-on experience of stoma care, having previously undergone an ileostomy myself, followed by major bowel surgery and a reversal. For the past ten months, I have also worked as a Self-Employed Carer within the local community and their families, providing 24-hour live-in care and hourly care to private clients in their own homes, meeting their individual care needs including personal care, catheter and stoma care, administering medication, toileting, and use of a commode. I offer meal preparation and cook freshly made meals, including Mediterranean cuisine, discussing meal plans and following specific dietary needs. I also assist with household chores, social interaction, medical appointments, and personal assistant duties. Over the years, I have cared for people who have suffered strokes, dementia, Alzheimer’s, brain injuries, limited mobility, MND, aphasia, hearing impairments, loss of sight, mental health issues, Parkinson’s disease, paralysis, OCD traits, and special educational needs, including non-verbal communication, ADHD, ASD, cerebral palsy, PANDAS, challenging behaviour, genetic disorders, and sensory impairment. I am a kind, caring, patient, good listener, empathetic, and hard-working mum. Being a Carer is such a rewarding job in many ways. I am able to support others’ independence and care for them while making a significant difference in their lives. One of my proudest moments occurred in 2016 when I was nominated for my continued care and support for children with ASD and their families at ‘The Borough's Thank You Award Ceremony’ for the Borough of North Yorkshire. I was honoured to receive an award for 'Carer/Helper - Runner Up'. I am proud of the ongoing care and support I have provided to others within the community. I have cared for, taught, and supported children overseas in Spain and have lived and worked in Italy. I speak fluent Spanish and Italian, and I know some Portuguese too. Currently, I am learning Greek. I am a very cultured person and enjoy learning about different people, cultures, and languages. I enjoy going to the theatre, live concerts, cinema, meeting friends and family, cooking Italian and Spanish Mediterranean dishes, fashion, ice skating, going to the gym, walking, and listening to music, especially from Spanish, Latin, and Italian artists including Pablo Alborán, Malú, Rosalía, Andrea Bocelli, Eros Ramazzotti, Pino Daniele, and Anna Tatangelo, to name just a few. I love the art of Flamenco and enjoy fine dining and travel. My passion is creating and planning events within the community as an Event Planner with my daughter. During COVID-19, while working as a Carer within Health and Social Care, I witnessed the impact that isolation had on people's mental health, well-being, and self-esteem. The inability to see loved ones in person or give them a hug affected many individuals deeply. I decided to bring people back together socially within the local community after the COVID-19 pandemic by creating and planning various themed and cultural entertainment events, which helped alleviate their anxiety and boosted their self-esteem while socialising and engaging with others. I am available for alternative weekend shifts and can offer two sleeping or waking nights from Monday to Thursday. Please feel free to contact me; I look forward to hearing from you.

    Specialist care

    Early stage dementia Late stage dementia COPD Stroke/TIA Physical disabilities - children Parkinson's disease Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Autism spectrum disorder Mental health Cerebral palsy Palliative care Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Visual and hearing impairments Anxiety +16

    Personal care

    Dressing/undressing Bathroom assistance Personal care

    Mobility assistance

    Exercise Eating and drinking assistance

    Companionship and house tasks

    Medical prompting Housekeeping Companionship Meal prep +2

    Languages spoken

    Spanish Italian

    Interests and hobbies

    Art/Culture Cooking Exercise Food & Wine Movies Music Reading Travel
    Pet friendly
    Non-smoker

    Qualification

    Care related NVQ level 2

    Client recommendations

    Thomas O

    05 Sep 2024

    Excellent

    Rachel did a fantastic job taking care of my father once he was discharged from a lengthy stay in hospital. She helped him set his physio/exercise routine and his diet, while also doing lots of tasks around the house that he could not yet manage. Would highly recommend.

    Vetted & approved

    All Curam carers go through a comprehensive checking process before they receive our “Vetted & approved”status

    DBS/PVG/NI Access

    Enhanced

    DBS for

    Adult

    Issue date

    11/11/2024

    Interview status

    Interviewed

    Photo comparison

    Verified

    Rachel a is insured for care work carried out through Curam platform
    See details
    Two checkable references available on request from the carer

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