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Summary

Rates: £15.00 per hour

Availability: Immediately

Languages: English

About Me:

Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Diana Swan mother to three grown children and a Siamese Cat and Golden Retriever Dog. I am a British Citizen born in Colonial Kenya, moving back to the UK for schooling etc and then returning to South Africa. My life has been spent both in the UK and South Africa, where I now have a home however most of my time is spent working in the UK. I believe I am trustworthy, hardworking, reliable, down to earth and have a great sense of humour and can adjust to changing circumstances. I enjoy a happy and creative environment and have a great interest in decorating and renovating property, whilst the online world provides hours of stimulation hence my most recent professional roles within Digital Media. For the past 4 years I have been engaged in companion/PA assignments throughout the UK providing me with a degree of experience in the likes and dislikes most closely associated with personal environments. Some of my assignments have included high care although I am most happy in the role of Companion/PA where I may assist the client with paperwork, social engagements, travel and Medical appointments etc I would be quite open to an enhanced role providing further lifestyle or Business support.

Other Services:

Carers Qualifications including Manual Handling, SOVA, Safe Administration of Medication, Infection Control and First Aid • Medicine Administration • Personal Care • Cooking Fresh Tasty Meals • Office Management • Arranging Social engagements • Organising travel plans and itineraries • Making online purchases for the property and for personal use • Receiving and monitoring all post • Answering and writing emails on behalf of Client • Filing • Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of various properties and grounds • Ordering the weekly household groceries • Preparing and cooking fresh wholesome meals • Petty Cash reconcile monthly statements • Credit Card reconcile monthly statements • Overseeing subcontractors: Garden Service, Pest Control, Security, Christies Auctioneers, Window repairs • Ensure the health of houseplants • Oversee Service providers i.e. Electricians, Plumbers, handymen, painters, Cleaners • Oversee Carers, Physiotherapists, • Booking appointments with Drs and Specialists, Acupuncturists and therapists • Maintain Pets health via visits to the vet, administer flea and worm treatments arrange for kennelling when necessary • Driving & accompanying Client to various engagements including visits to Drs, Lawyers, specialist shops. • Issue weekly reports detailing Clients wellbeing, property maintenance, a summary of upcoming Diary to the family or to the agent with power of attorney. • Work as part of a team with Housekeepers, Carers, Gardeners, Estate Manager • Arrange Seasonal purchases to include family and work gifts. • Confirm arrangements of visiting friends and business colleagues.

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Experience

Other Experience:

A 6ft 2" 96 yr old male, having muscle atrophy needing bed baths, shaving, dressing, commode etc. Required 3, 4-course meals a day.
69yr old female with advanced Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's, double incontinence, hallucinations, limited mobility, vastly diminished mental capacity.
79yr old Female after a back operation I helped to shower, dress, cook, drive, shop, exercise etc. A wonderful woman, who totally recuperated to the point of driving and managing alone very well.
A couple She was 86 yrs old and he in his early 90's, she was recovering from stomach cancer, however, the district nurse attended her care, he used oxygen tanks after the failure of a lung. My job was to replace his wife as caregiver and homemaker to children and grandchildren for the summer holidays. To walk dogs, shop, wash, cook and generally do what she was unable to do.
80 yr old female in northern London, recuperating after a back op, to assist with cooking, driving, organising the house, to cater for guests and general light housework.
94 yr old Titled Lady in Chelsea, employed as PA/House manager/bodyguard/ Dog Walker/Social Secretary etc. The Lady had dementia though very well controlled through learnt phrases; however, she needed constant monitoring from a discreet distance.
( further details of this role are listed on my CV)
89yr old Female with Stenosis of the spine and early signs of dementia, employed as companion
81yr old Male, who had unexpectedly lost his wife, she had died in her sleep in his bed, a few weeks previously. I was his first carer, so the situation was new to him. A dear man who unknown to the rest of the family in the late stages of the second stage of Alzheimer's, his wife had successfully hidden this from the family. He could become aggressive at times, and he was not always safe, he had to be watched most of the time. In the end, his attachment to me was becoming too intense,( he saw me as his replacement wife) and I needed a break from the strain hence I felt the break was healthy.
84yr old woman recuperating after two knee ops and two hip ops, help with showers, dressing, driving, cooking etc. A recuperative role, she is now ready to move onto part-time care and hopefully in the not too distant future will start driving again.
90yr old woman who has curvature of the spine and is able to move with the help of a Zimmer frame. A vital woman with a great mind and a good sense of humour. I met her previously through a friend who had worked for her so had some history and knowledge and was happy to take the role. I was with her for 8 weeks until returning to SA for Christmas.
98 yr old Lord although mobile, frail, a sharp mind and great sense of humour though at times very repetitive. I was his assistant, no personal care was required, I administered his medications and ensured his health on a number of occasions I requested his private Dr for checkups. I accompanied him to engagements in London and locally. He was a pleasure to care for. I replaced his full-time carer another friend whilst she was in SA.
A couple who are both 82yrs old. He had Alzheimer's though not advanced, she had mild cognitive problems. I was employed to oversee their welfare and ensure their comfort and safety. I was with them till the end of 2017
2018 I cared for a 98yr old Titled Lady in Wales for approx 8 months, she suffered from poor mobility, severe hearing loss, poor eyesight, constant UTI’s and general frailty. A wonderfully kind and gentlewoman.

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Qualifications

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Interests

Food: Homecooked food made from fresh ingredients

Music: Ballads

TV: Dramatic Series i.e. Spooks, Downton Abbey, Homelands etc
The news, politics, rugby

Films: The Lion King, The Wolf on Wall Street, The Kingsman

Books: Biographies

Days Out: With my family

Other Interests: Internet, photography, art, theatre

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