Private home care in Huddersfield - Leah

 
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Huddersfield HD4

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I enjoy spending a lot of time with family and friends. I spend a lot of my time with my grandparents and helping them out. I enjoy watching movies and going out for food. I love going on long walks and exploring places. I’m a big marvel geek too.

I have personal experience of care caring full time for a family member for a year. I gave blood thinning injections, cleaned the house from top to bottom, I would cook lunch and dinner, I would aid her to the toilet and shower, and would help her wash too. I would do her shopping and spend time with her, making conversation and trying my hardest to keep a smile on her face.

Availability: Open to any hours and any days.

Private home care in Huddersfield - Dania

 
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Huddersfield HD5

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I like socialising with friends and family, watching TV, reading fiction and non-fiction books, solving puzzles, cooking, sewing, swimming, photography, music, volunteer work/community, science base stuff.

I am very open minded and am willing to explore different roles to help me gain experience. I intend to learn as much as I can throughout my life and look forward to the challenges that lie ahead.

I’m studying health and social care and I’m gaining experience working in a care home and I also did a work placement in a nursery for a week. I’m looking for a challenging career that will push me to reach my full potential.

Availability: 

Monday = 4pm-10pm.

Tuesday = 2pm-10pm

Thursday = 6pm-10pm.

Friday = 2pm-10pm

Private home care in Huddersfield - Dawn

 
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Huddersfield HD4

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Dawn enjoys reading, walking, sewing and playing ukulele (badly!) she is a bubbly, friendly outgoing person who is interested in people, their lives and experiences. She is trustworthy, a good time keeper and reliable.

Dawn has several years experience within care. She has supported in London for 2 years on a live in care basis with 2 different clients. She has also assisted an elderly lady in Cumbria a couple of days a week who had unfortunately had a stroke.

Dawn has also worked as a care co-ordinator managing and also participating in the care role within the community. Most recently she has looked after an 87 year old gentleman for a local family for 6 months as well as supporting her 81 years young uncle.

Dawn has attended and completed many "in house" training courses and more rewardingly have had a vast amount of hands on experience.

Availability: She is available 5 days a week. Some availability on weekends.

Private home care in Huddersfield - Hanifa

 
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Huddersfield HD1

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I enjoy reading books the most and usually spend the majority of my free time occupied with my nose in a book. I also frequently swim and go on walks with friends. One of my known strengths are my skills when taking care of my 6 younger siblings, since I am the oldest the responsibility falls upon me and so I am regarded as a very dependable individual.

I do not have any formal experience with working in care, but I do take care of and support my younger autistic brother and so have developed the necessary caring skills and attributes. For instance, understanding, patience and compassion when it comes to completing mundane activities such as eating or changing their clothes.

Availability: Since I am a student nurse, hours would need to be adjusted according to my schedule. Available during the weekend at all hours.

Private home care in Huddersfield - Zenya

 
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Huddersfield HD2

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I have 3 boys so I enjoy spending time taking them out to burn off their energy. I also enjoy meeting up with friends when in my rare spare time.

My previous job was as a home care assistant, so I have the experience of caring and supporting for people who need a helping hand with washing & dressing, making meals, prompting medication, light house work and the use of hoists and stand aids.

I have completed a first aid course last year along with a moving and handling course. I love to work in the care sector because I like to go to work knowing that I am I making someone’s day easier just by giving them a little helping hand.

Availability: In between the hours of 9am- 1:30/2pm.

Private home care in Margate - John

 
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Margate

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I enjoy coastal walking and I'm a great nature lover. I'm interested in current affairs and enjoy reading and listening to music - easy listening I guess would best describe my musical tastes. I am a volunteer for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. I have been a nurse for 30 years and have excellent communication skills and I am a good listener and empathetic to others’ needs.

I am a qualified healthcare worker with 30 years’ experience of working in the acute 
sector. Work well as part of a team and with minimum supervision. Reliable, 
hardworking and flexible in my approach to work. I am a people person who greatly 
enjoys working with others of all levels and abilities.

I’ve worked in the Emergency Department, Emergency Ambulatory Care, Emergency Department 
Paediatrics, Main Theatres and Ward Paediatrics among others.

I don't have experience of home care but I have extensive experience of caring for adults and children with a variety of needs - both physical and mental. I believe I have the necessary experience to use my transferable skills within the home. I have always enjoyed working with people on a one-to-one basis.

Availability: I I have full flexibility to work over the week and weekend.

Private home care in Margate - Caitlin

 
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Margate

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I enjoy listening to music and art. I do like getting out and about. I always try to find fun stuff to keep myself engaged in.

I have cared for 2 family members both with physical and mental disabilities and I currently work in a residential support home with multiple clients.

Availability: I can do 5 days a week around 10 till 5. Weekdays preferred.

Private home care in Margate - Martin

 
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Margate

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I like Sci-fi like Dr Who and I enjoy reading, watching movies and travelling ,theatre, the cinema and helping people if I can.

I have experience working in a hospital for 10 years serving patients & the public, I also worked for 9 years supporting people living with learning disabilities, I also have experience of autism

Availability: Mon-Fri min hrs 25/30

Private carer in Ramsgate - Kimberley

 
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Margate

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I’m a people person, I like talking to people and helping them out where I can. I often put people before myself but I always go the extra mile to make someone’s day if I can. My hobbies include cake baking, I have run my own successful cake business for 7 years, it’s recently taken a back seat since Covid.

When I’m not working, I spend my free time with my family. I have one son who’s 16, and three step children. My other hobbies would include household DIY, crafting and photography.

I became a carer after my grandma fell terminally ill several years ago and I noticed the compassion that her caregivers had. I wanted to be able to have the opportunity to give back to the community and do that for someone else’s grandparent/parent.

I have a caring and compassionate attitude towards life and it reflects in my work, I try to go above and beyond to ensure that even the littlest of things can make someone’s day a little easier. Nothing beats a smile when you just don’t feel like smiling. 

I thrive of making a difference and I am a strong believer in helping the client maintain their independence, showing them respect and giving them my trust. I know it’s hard to introduce new people into a routine but I feel it’s important to a build rapport and get to know the little things your client likes. 

I have also had experience with personal care, administering medication, filling out charts and daily notes, arranging for district nurses to attend clients, the application of topical creams, the use of PPE, manual handling, general housework, meal prepping, companionship, shopping, pharmacy and running, errands.

Availability: Monday-Friday 7am-7pm cannot work weekends but would be available in advance if stuck. Minimum hours 30.

Private carer in Margate - Daisy

 
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Margate

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I enjoy Keeping fit. I love long walks and I’m also part of a netball team.

I have 8 years’ experience as a support worker, I gained my NVQ2 in health & social care in 2017. I’m looking to progress my care career further and with the reviews I’ve read about CareChooser it sounds like a great company to work for.

Availability: Any hours during the week. Preferably every other weekend. I cant do night shifts.

Private home care in Spennymoor - Rebecca

 
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Spennymoor

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I enjoy dog walking, cycling and being creative - wreath making anything crafty I will try! Visiting new places such as New York, Australia and Iceland, visiting the lakes, outdoor activities, and helping animals.

I have experience with care work on and off since 2016. I also have personal experience caring for my mum who had lewy body dementia. 

I have completed certificates in Health and safety, manual handling, end of life care and dementia care.

I currently have a full time job Monday to Friday 9 till 5. I work part time care work around this.

Availability: Part time evenings and weekends

Private care in Ferryhill near Spennymoor - Amanda

 
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Ferryhill near Spennymoor

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I enjoy walking my dogs and spending time with family. I enjoy going on holidays and doing word search books and Nintendo switch.

I have experience working with young people living with physical disabilities and also supporting the elderly and with end of life palliative care. I’ve supported with helping to dress and undress and help with bathing and personal care, eating and drinking and organising fun activities.

I have completed the level 2 health and social care qualification and fine art level 2 and horticulture level 1.

I want to gain more experience and more training.

Availability: Min 1hr per week

Private care in Northborough near Market Deeping - Julie

 
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Northborough near Market Deeping

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Hi, My hobbies are caring for my dogs, love my walks with them. Films, TV & music and looking after my family which includes teenagers! 

Now my children have grown up I'm looking at going back to work in a caring environment. I'm great at organising them all!

I have had personal experience caring for my dad every day for 6 months until he sadly passed away. He was bed bound so I would wash him, feed him, change his pyjamas and his bedding, liase with his doctors and McMillan to help with his pain and generally keep him company.

After this I realised I would like to help others. Also seeing how amazing the NHS and carers have been through lockdown and in these challenging times, I decided to take the plunge and apply.

I would love the chance to make a difference and help make someone's day just that little bit easier.

Availability: I can work any day. I'm happy to start with a few hours to start with maybe 5/10 a week and see how I manage.

Live in care in Cullompton - Rowena

 
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Live in carer

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I have a great passion for caring for the vulnerable and caring for animals. I am confident in my communication of the English language both written and verbal. I am also a great listener. My home environment organisational skills are good. I have often been referred to as a "clean freak" as I like everything clean and in its place.

I enjoy going for walks preferably with a dog, watching documentaries, travelling back to SA to see my family and animals and lots more. I have owned many animals, one of which was a German Shepherd called Prince.

I hold a level 2 care certificate. I am a senior live in carer. I have performed a vast range of care namely dementia care, stroke care, cancer care, heart failure care, cerebral palsy care and end of life care. I have also offered end of life care to two of my family members.

Availability: Immediate

Any other information?: I live in Cullompton in Mid Devon

Live in carer in Doncaster - Jane

 
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Live in carer

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I am very interested in wildlife, animals, the environment and nature. I donate to animal charities and I have been horse riding since very young and a keen rider at competition. I enjoy the outdoors and walking and also baking and trying out healthy meals.

I’m a mature and well presented lady. I have good communication skills and a pleasant and calming approach. I would like to have a long term placement.

Availability: Days/nights also weekends very flexible

Live in carer in Northumberland - Jakki

 
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Live in carer

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I like to travel to Australia most years to visit my son and his family. I am a volunteer for a charity which I enjoy. I have just purchased a sewing machine so watch this space! I enjoy music and books and when circumstances change I am a member of the U3A.

I have worked as a live in carer for approx. 10 years. I have worked with many clients with different needs. I am level 3 qualified in health and social care. Tailoring the care to the individual is very important to me as is general wellbeing.

Availability: Based in Northumberland. If local I can work nights or for live in care I am available for 1 or 2 week placements.

Live in carer in Birmingham - Kathleen

 
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Live in carer

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I’m a people person, a hard worker and a good listener.
I’m 28, I love to just be... take life one day at a time but also love to be doing something fulfilling. I enjoy my own company and much prefer the elder generation when it comes to socialising. I've always been drawn to help my elders.

I’m very bubbly and out going and I’m honest and up front and have a genuine caring heart. Not great with phones and technology! I don;t watch tv much prefer to put some music on and do something. I like to think I’m creative and I’m good at thinking on the spot and having a giggle…

I looked after my uncle in his last year, he was a very active man and it was the best time ever! I've done community care work, I've worked in a care home that had a secure unit for challenging aggressive behaviour and I've worked in end of life care. I prefer to give that one 2 one care at home.

Live in carer in Taunton - Joanne

 
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Live in carer

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I enjoy like gardening, cooking and walking.

I have 6 years’ experience in live in care. I am currently available and looking forward to helping and supporting my next client.

I drive and I am based in Taunton in Somerset.

Availability: I can work 6 day a week.

Live in carer in Bournemouth - Ksenija

 
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Live in carer

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I have a background working in the five star luxury hotels both in Latvia and in the UK and as a personal assistant and I have experience with live in care placements with non-verbal clients as well as palliative care (end of life placements) for 3 years. I also have experience working as stewardess on yachts. I’m fluent in English, Russian and Latvian.

I am an experienced pet holder and sitter, mainly dogs and cats and I also love children.

I can cook most cuisines, from winter comfort food, depending on location, to Mediterranean salads and light dishes using all fresh ingredients and many herbs. Comfortable with cooking for up to 20 people as long as it is very casual and informal. Experienced with other performing chores such as: cleaning, laundering, administration duties and shopping.

I would love to work as care worker because I have a strong desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives. I am caring, patient, understanding, friendly and physically fit. I have personal experience having provided companionship and emotional support to my grandmother who was living with Alzheimer's disease.

Availability: Anytime, available immediately