Over the last five years, I have worked as a live-in carer. I have been with my current client for two and a half years. However, as a new grandparent, I would like to have more flexibility with the hours I work in order to assist with childcare. Prior to live-in care, I worked in various care role...More Over the last five years, I have worked as a live-in carer. I have been with my current client for two and a half years. However, as a new grandparent, I would like to have more flexibility with the hours I work in order to assist with childcare. Prior to live-in care, I worked in various care roles since qualifying for my HND in Adult Nursing back in 2011. My first live-in care role was with a couple who had not previously had a live-in carer. Both were initially very against the idea, not understanding why they suddenly needed to have a stranger living in their home. Although this was initially a challenge, I managed to quickly put them at ease by reassuring them that I was there to keep them safe and secure in their own home and to assist and enable them to maintain their normal routine and lifestyle as much as possible. I aimed to be a companion while also helping them remain independent in their own home and cherishing all the memories they had made there. I built up a great relationship with both them and their family, and I cared for them for a year. **Skills and Experience** - Empathy, patience, and compassion towards others - Personal care, assisting with showering, drying, dressing, shaving, etc., whilst respecting their dignity and maintaining their independence where possible - Monitoring pressure points and providing pressure care - Assisting with mobility, prompting the use of walking aids where necessary or using hoists - Overseeing medication according to the care plan - Household chores, helping around the home, such as vacuuming, cleaning, and laundry - Preparing and cooking meals of the client’s choice - Running errands and assisting with tasks such as shopping - Updating care plans, reviewing, and record keeping - Reporting important details to colleagues to ensure safe and up-to-date care for the client - Preparing for social outings - Liaising with family, district nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals - Keeping the home environment safe and secure - Keeping up to date with the Care Certificate modules, which cover 15 modules including Basic Life Skills, Moving and Handling, and Medication **About Me** I enjoy driving up to the lakes and taking the dog for long walks in the hills, and I have recently started to do some of the Wainwright walks. I absolutely adore all creatures great and small. Although I have had cats for most of my life, I now have a black miniature cockapoo, 15 months old, called Kip. He stays with my parents when I am working; however, I have taken him to work with one of my clients, as he loves dogs and requested that I bring him along too. I found that it actually helped uplift his spirits, so it worked well. I also love cooking and experimenting with new healthy ideas and recipes. I can lose myself in painting seascapes, animals, portraits, and abstracts when I have some spare time.