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    Fiona

    Fiona L

    Last active a few weeks ago

    140 miles away in Eastbourne, BN20

    8 years of experience

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    8636 hours worked

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    I am a Companion/Carer/Housekeeper and enjoy working with my clients and see myself as their 'enabler'. I feel rewarded when I have enabled my client to live a full and happy life. At present I am looking for a Companion/housekeeper/supporter position with clients with minimal disability...More I am a Companion/Carer/Housekeeper and enjoy working with my clients and see myself as their 'enabler'. I feel rewarded when I have enabled my client to live a full and happy life. At present I am looking for a Companion/housekeeper/supporter position with clients with minimal disability issues and perhaps early dementia. My background involved caring for many family members who lived with chronic health issues. My career was mainly in administration (in the NHS and Social Services) and I also gained a degree in my late 30s. I am also a qualified TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages). I decided on a change of career six years ago as I considered I had the life skills and experience to offer support to elderly clients and their families. Most my clients were living with Alzheimer's. This environment can be demanding and challenging, but with empathy, resourcefulness and common sense I have succeeded in creating a calm environment for them to flourish within. Through an Alzheimer's Awareness course and extensive reading I continue to increase my knowledge regarding this condition. Above all, I would say I am continuingly learning from my clients. Everything I do is completely 'client centred' with the aim of maintaining dignity, agency and independence. I demonstrate initiative, am organised and reliable and like to think I have a warm and friendly nature. I work well within an integrated 'team', which usually consists of family members and health professionals. I am a competent cook and can adapt to any specific dietary requirements. In my spare time I enjoy writing (mainly short stories and poetry) and I have a great love of history, architecture and natural history (I am a member of the National Trust). I have good listening, communication and observational skills and I am well travelled.

    Hourly

    Daily

    20 per hour

    Short notice care

    Short notice care

    20 per hour

    Overnight

    Sleeping

    137.50 per 10 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

    08/05/2024

    Interview status

    Interviewed

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    Verified

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

    I am a Companion/Carer/Housekeeper and enjoy working with my clients and see myself as their 'enabler'. I feel rewarded when I have enabled my client to live a full and happy life. At present I am looking for a Companion/housekeeper/supporter position with clients with minimal disability...More I am a Companion/Carer/Housekeeper and enjoy working with my clients and see myself as their 'enabler'. I feel rewarded when I have enabled my client to live a full and happy life. At present I am looking for a Companion/housekeeper/supporter position with clients with minimal disability issues and perhaps early dementia. My background involved caring for many family members who lived with chronic health issues. My career was mainly in administration (in the NHS and Social Services) and I also gained a degree in my late 30s. I am also a qualified TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages). I decided on a change of career six years ago as I considered I had the life skills and experience to offer support to elderly clients and their families. Most my clients were living with Alzheimer's. This environment can be demanding and challenging, but with empathy, resourcefulness and common sense I have succeeded in creating a calm environment for them to flourish within. Through an Alzheimer's Awareness course and extensive reading I continue to increase my knowledge regarding this condition. Above all, I would say I am continuingly learning from my clients. Everything I do is completely 'client centred' with the aim of maintaining dignity, agency and independence. I demonstrate initiative, am organised and reliable and like to think I have a warm and friendly nature. I work well within an integrated 'team', which usually consists of family members and health professionals. I am a competent cook and can adapt to any specific dietary requirements. In my spare time I enjoy writing (mainly short stories and poetry) and I have a great love of history, architecture and natural history (I am a member of the National Trust). I have good listening, communication and observational skills and I am well travelled.

    Specialist care

    Early stage dementia Late stage dementia Accident rehabilitation Stroke/TIA Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Mental health Arthritis Depression Visual and hearing impairments Anxiety +8

    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

    Interests and hobbies

    Art/Culture Cooking Crosswords Exercise Food & Wine Gardening Movies Music Reading Travel
    Has driving licence
    Owns a car
    Pet friendly
    Non-smoker

    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

    08/05/2024

    Interview status

    Interviewed

    Photo comparison

    Verified

    Fiona 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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