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Barbara b

Barbara B

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289 miles away in Reading, RG30

9 years of experience

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1 Recommendation

I live in Tilehurst and work in or near Reading. I am a caring person and got into the caring profession when my aunt and uncle needed assistance. I enjoy companionship and am patient, with a good sense of humour. I have a sausage dog who is a fantastic companion for my clients with Alzheimer’s. He ...More I live in Tilehurst and work in or near Reading. I am a caring person and got into the caring profession when my aunt and uncle needed assistance. I enjoy companionship and am patient, with a good sense of humour. I have a sausage dog who is a fantastic companion for my clients with Alzheimer’s. He always manages to calm them when they are agitated. I have over nine years of experience in care, with expertise in dementia care from early onset to advanced stages. I also have experience with Parkinson’s disease and am skilled in moving and handling. I assisted my aunt with shopping and her finances. I hold the following certificates: · Care Certificate · Coronavirus (COVID-19) Essentials · Medication - Supporting and Assisting (Part 1) · Dementia · Basic First Aid · Oral Healthcare · Medication Administration (Part 2) · End of Life Care · Patient Moving and Handling I love animals and enjoy walking with my dog and a companion. I also enjoy reading, watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with my children and grandchildren.

Hourly

Daily

21 per hour

Short notice care

Short notice care

25 per hour

Overnight

Sleeping

150 per 10 hour

Waking

20 per hour

Live-in

Part time

150 per day

Full time

1,125 per week

My rates are negotiable.

Vetted & approved

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DBS/PVG/NI Access

Enhanced

DBS for

Adult & Child

Issue date

03/07/2021

Interview status

Interviewed

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I live in Tilehurst and work in or near Reading. I am a caring person and got into the caring profession when my aunt and uncle needed assistance. I enjoy companionship and am patient, with a good sense of humour. I have a sausage dog who is a fantastic companion for my clients with Alzheimer’s. He ...More I live in Tilehurst and work in or near Reading. I am a caring person and got into the caring profession when my aunt and uncle needed assistance. I enjoy companionship and am patient, with a good sense of humour. I have a sausage dog who is a fantastic companion for my clients with Alzheimer’s. He always manages to calm them when they are agitated. I have over nine years of experience in care, with expertise in dementia care from early onset to advanced stages. I also have experience with Parkinson’s disease and am skilled in moving and handling. I assisted my aunt with shopping and her finances. I hold the following certificates: · Care Certificate · Coronavirus (COVID-19) Essentials · Medication - Supporting and Assisting (Part 1) · Dementia · Basic First Aid · Oral Healthcare · Medication Administration (Part 2) · End of Life Care · Patient Moving and Handling I love animals and enjoy walking with my dog and a companion. I also enjoy reading, watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with my children and grandchildren.

Specialist care

Early stage dementia Late stage dementia Accident rehabilitation Stroke/TIA Incontinence Mental health Palliative care Schizophrenia Motor neurone disease Down's syndrome Diabetes Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Tourette's syndrome Borderline personality disorder Dysphagia Anxiety Amputees +22

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

afrikaans

Interests and hobbies

Computers & Technology Cooking Crosswords Current affairs DIY Exercise Gardening Movies Music Reading Sport Travel
Has driving licence
Owns a car
Pet friendly
Non-smoker
Willing to work with children

CPD training courses

Equality and diversity

Health and safety with coshh awareness

Qualification

Moving and Handling E-learning

Specialist skills

Moving and handling

Client recommendations

Fahad A

28 Jul 2022

Excellent

lovely lady - was available right away and had experience

Barbara B's microteam

Here’s my backup

Joan R

Joan R

4 miles away

7 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

DBS for

Adult & Child

Issue date

03/07/2021

Interview status

Interviewed

Photo comparison

Verified

Barbara b 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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