Re: Hello Peeps, Tis I wishbone
Originally Posted by
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Hey Becks - good to see you here
And thanks for being there for people should they need your help
What does your job entail Becks?
My job entails me assessing people for care. Ie, if they don't know what they want I can suggest a package to help meet all their need.
I then have to do a Moving and Handling Risk Assessment.... to make sure it is safe for them and the carers.
There should be all the equipment in place if they've come home from hospital (ha ha), but if not I contact the local health care team to get it.
I write their care plan. I do all the programmes for all the carers, we have about 25 of them caring for about 100 people. making sure the right carers go to the right clients and don't have to do too much travelling and have time to do all that is needed.
I also do hands on care myself when not in the office and have done for 10 years professionally, specialising in Palliative care (care of the dying).
Before that I used to care for my first husband who had MS. He had it for 11 years before he died in his 30's, so was hoisted, had a catheter, colostomy, etc.... and I had carers coming into my home 4 times a day, whilst havign a young son so I've been on both ends of the situation and know how frustrating that can be.
So I can try and help anyone who might need advice etc