Meet the people behind Excellence in Care.
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Irina
Registered Manager
What being a carer means to me
Changing people’s lives when they feel like giving up or are struggling to live the way they wish to. Bringing joy and happiness and minimising wellbeing issues through holistic care.
My special interests
Multiple health conditions and how they affect different aspects of daily living.
A little about me
I love people and my job, but in my downtime I prefer my own company.
Lucy
Senior Care Assistant
What being a carer means to me
Ensuring everyone is happy, safe, well cared for and that all their wishes are met.
My special interests
Catheter and stoma care, hydration and nutrition.
A little about me
I love learning about people’s lives and enjoy doing crafts in my spare time.
Hannah
Care Assistant
What being a carer means to me
Encouraging an individual to live each day to their full potential.
My special interests
Dementia and challenging behaviour.
A little about me
I love singing with service users.
Sharon
Care Assistant
What being a carer means to me
I love being a carer. I like knowing that I provide assistance and comfort to the best of my ability, whilst helping people stay safe, healthy and independent. Caring is my vocation and is very fulfilling for me.
My special interests
Connection: listening to everyone’s life stories, finding out about them and giving people time to be heard and feel seen as a person in their own right.
A little about me
I used to be very adventurous and love travelling to new countries.
Karen
Care Assistant
What being a carer means to me
As a more mature carer, I understand the importance of community care, enabling individuals to choose where and how their care is provided.
My special interests
Dementia, cancer care, Parkinson’s, stroke rehabilitation and wound care.
A little about me
I have an infectious laugh and smile.
Marina
Care Assistant
What being a carer means to me
Being a carer means doing my best to deliver the best care possible and making a positive impact on someone’s everyday life.
My special interests
First aid and wound care.
A little about me
I can make balloon animals.
Emma
Care Assistant
What being a carer means to me
Providing companionship, support and making a difference to every person in my care, and trying to put a smile on their face every visit.
My special interests
Stroke care and rehabilitation.
A little about me
I have a really bubbly and fun personality.
Aimee
Care Assistant
What being a carer means to me
Being a carer means helping and looking after others who need extra help and support in their everyday lives, giving compassion, empathy and dignity. It is a very rewarding career.
My special interests
Dementia care.
A little about me
I enjoy dancing and involving service users in moving around to music.