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Catherine u

Catherine U

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13 miles away | Reading, RG1

4 years of experience

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2972+ hours worked

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I was a live-in carer for two years and have been a pop-in carer in the Berkshire and Oxfordshire for two years. I was the companion and sole Carer to a 92 year old lady with extensive physical disabilities and changing mental ability through two national Covid lockdowns. After released from a three...More I was a live-in carer for two years and have been a pop-in carer in the Berkshire and Oxfordshire for two years. I was the companion and sole Carer to a 92 year old lady with extensive physical disabilities and changing mental ability through two national Covid lockdowns. After released from a three week hospital stay during the second lockdown I nursed her and took responsibility for her physiotherapy. Under my care physiotherapists said I was more beneficial to her recovery than their occasional visits. The area Occupation therapist has praised my abilities as a Carer, motivator and companion under extremely trying conditions. I bring empathy and the ability to motivate people. The family have provided me with a reference which I would happily pass on to future Clients. I have managed daily finances, household maintenance, correspondence and medical issues. In the later stages this involved hoisting and catheter care. I work closely with the family and Client and want to give people the best chance at a quality of life. I love to craft and read and encourage as much independence as possible.

Hourly

Daily

30 per hour

Short notice care

Short notice care

37.5 per hour

Vetted & approved

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Enhanced

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Adult

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Interviewed

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I was a live-in carer for two years and have been a pop-in carer in the Berkshire and Oxfordshire for two years. I was the companion and sole Carer to a 92 year old lady with extensive physical disabilities and changing mental ability through two national Covid lockdowns. After released from a three...More I was a live-in carer for two years and have been a pop-in carer in the Berkshire and Oxfordshire for two years. I was the companion and sole Carer to a 92 year old lady with extensive physical disabilities and changing mental ability through two national Covid lockdowns. After released from a three week hospital stay during the second lockdown I nursed her and took responsibility for her physiotherapy. Under my care physiotherapists said I was more beneficial to her recovery than their occasional visits. The area Occupation therapist has praised my abilities as a Carer, motivator and companion under extremely trying conditions. I bring empathy and the ability to motivate people. The family have provided me with a reference which I would happily pass on to future Clients. I have managed daily finances, household maintenance, correspondence and medical issues. In the later stages this involved hoisting and catheter care. I work closely with the family and Client and want to give people the best chance at a quality of life. I love to craft and read and encourage as much independence as possible.

Specialist care

Early stage dementia Accident rehabilitation Stroke/TIA Incontinence Physical disabilities - adults Mental health Diabetes Learning disability Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression Visual and hearing impairments Self-harm Obsessive compulsive disorder Borderline personality disorder Anxiety +13

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

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

Qualification

Specialist skills

Client recommendations

Peter S

28 Sep 2023

Excellent

Catherine has been my wife’s carer alongside myself for the past 13 months. She has been excellent in every way. She arrives promptly and is always punctual. She does everything that my wife needs including administering medication. She has a very good understanding of Parkinsons and its various symptoms, not least dementia. She is patient, sympathetic, kind and firm when needed. She is pleasant to have in the home and we couldn’t have a better carer to help us.

Siobhan G

13 Sep 2023

Excellent

We recently had the pleasure of Cathy caring for our mum and she was fantastic! She always had mum’s best interests at heart and was extremely communicative so mum always had the best outcome. She was very communicative and flexible with working hours and covered us at short notice which was most helpful,. Highly recommended.

Vetted & approved

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

DBS/PVG/NI Access

Enhanced

DBS for

Adult

Interview status

Interviewed

Photo comparison

Verified

Catherine u is insured for care work carried out through Curam platform
See details
Two checkable references available on request from the Care Professional

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