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Dorcas H
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212 miles away | Leicester, LE3
12 years of experience
348 hours worked
1 Recommendation
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I am a highly motivated and dedicated care worker with 13 years’ experience in the healthcare sector. I can provide essential assistance for all care sectors whilst also helping to promote their independence.l have experience as a health care assistant working at residential homes, hospital and priv...More I am a highly motivated and dedicated care worker with 13 years’ experience in the healthcare sector. I can provide essential assistance for all care sectors whilst also helping to promote their independence.l have experience as a health care assistant working at residential homes, hospital and private homes. l have completed my NVQ 2 and l am up to date with all my mandatory care trainings. l have experience in working with service users with dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, challenging behaviour, end of life and many other health conditions. Being understanding, kind and supportive are the qualities that l usr when l am dealing with a variety of service user's needs. I am also very compassionate and have a patient approach which encourages trust and ensures that client dignity is maintained at all times. Due to my organised and professional nature, I feel that I have the qualities to perform well in any care work settings.l was previously working with my client for 8 years until he recently passed away.
Hourly
Daily
£17 per hour
Short notice care
Short notice care
£18 per hour
Overnight
Sleeping
£90 per 8 hour
Waking
£17 per hour
Live-in
Part time
£150 per day
Full time
£1000 per week
Carers availability
Hourly (days)
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Tuesday
W
Wednesday
T
Thursday
F
Friday
S
Saturday
S
Sunday
Sleeping night (days)
M
Monday
T
Tuesday
W
Wednesday
T
Thursday
F
Friday
S
Saturday
S
Sunday
Waking 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
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Dorcas is insured for care work carried out through Curam platform
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Two reference checks available on request from the carer
I am a highly motivated and dedicated care worker with 13 years’ experience in the healthcare sector. I can provide essential assistance for all care sectors whilst also helping to promote their independence.l have experience as a health care assistant working at residential homes, hospital and priv...More I am a highly motivated and dedicated care worker with 13 years’ experience in the healthcare sector. I can provide essential assistance for all care sectors whilst also helping to promote their independence.l have experience as a health care assistant working at residential homes, hospital and private homes. l have completed my NVQ 2 and l am up to date with all my mandatory care trainings. l have experience in working with service users with dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, challenging behaviour, end of life and many other health conditions. Being understanding, kind and supportive are the qualities that l usr when l am dealing with a variety of service user's needs. I am also very compassionate and have a patient approach which encourages trust and ensures that client dignity is maintained at all times. Due to my organised and professional nature, I feel that I have the qualities to perform well in any care work settings.l was previously working with my client for 8 years until he recently passed away.
Specialist care
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
Catheter care
Occupational therapy
Physiotherapy
Palliative care
Schizophrenia
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
Stoma care
Dysphagia
Anxiety
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Personal care
Dressing/undressing
Bathroom assistance
Personal care
Mobility assistance
Exercise
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and Handling
Companionship and house tasks
Languages spoken
English and shona
Interests and hobbies
Art/Culture
Cooking
Exercise
Food & Wine
Gardening
Movies
Music
Sport
Travel
Has driving licence
Owns a car
Non-smoker
CPD training courses
Covid 19 coronavirus awareness
Basic food hygiene
Care planning
Emergency first aid
Equality and diversity
Health and safety with coshh awareness
Moving and handling theory
New course
Suicide prevention course with zero suicide alliance
Understanding dementia with alzheimer's society
Client recommendations
Richard F
09 Apr 2024
Excellent
We are very happy to recommend Dorcas who cared for our mother as a day carer from December 2023 to April 2014. Her kindness and competence to our mother’s personal and health needs was everything we hope for.
Dorcas's microteam
Here’s my backup
Newman G
3638 miles away
13 years of experience
Scholastic M
3637 miles away
10 years of experience
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
Dorcas is insured for care work carried out through Curam platform
See details
Two reference checks available on request from the carer
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