Professionally caring for others has been my vocation for over twenty years, with roles such as nursing assistant, care worker, support worker, personal trainer, teacher’s assistant, senior carer & residential social worker. During this time I have offered personal centred care to people aged from birth to palliative care, on a long term & short term basis. People with physical & learning disabilities. At home, in nursing homes, within general, medical, Neurological, Infectious Diseases, Chest heart & Stroke Rehabilitation. Intensive care, dual diagnosis learning difficulty & mental health wards. During my two years studying at Stevenson College, Edinburgh from 1992-1994. I spent my time split between learning the theory on placement of how to be an effective carer. Whilst studying Scotvec modules (38, 40 hour block modules)on subjects such as special needs & support services, practical caring skills & counselling.
Since then I have taken courses in mechanics, dressmaking, upholstery & plumbing.
I consider I am a confident, energetic, hard working individual & an excellent communicator, who can show initiative when necessary. Kind, Respectful, has empathy and unconditional positive regard for all. When i'm not working, i'm also very active. Practising Yoga & meditation daily. Enjoying walking my mums dogs or trying to catch a wave on one of the local beaches.
My interests are Gardening, History, Geology & Architecture