Do you have what it takes?
I never considered working in Care until I turned 40 and felt the need to turn my life around. Having been employed in Tourism and Hospitality for most of my working life, I started to feel that my hectic days in the office were no longer bringing any sense of fulfilment or satisfaction: I felt I was neglecting a part of me that went deeper than that. I needed to give something more, and I needed a bigger reward.
Having looked after my terminally ill father, and having raised a daughter,
I knew that caring for
others was something that came naturally to me, and I knew that, in those times, life had felt full and gratifying. This is when I decided to cut back on my busy working schedule and look into opportunities for care work with vulnerable people.
I have now been working for over 3 years as a Companion Care Worker, supporting elderly people to live independently in their own homes. I have my regular clients whom I visit on a weekly basis, and I get to spend a minimum of 2 hours per visit with each of them. Annie has dementia and needs support every morning to get out of bed, take her medications and get showered and dressed. As part of her regular team of carers, before I leave I do a bit of tidying up, check her laundry, organise her meals and make sure she is all set for the remainder of the day. Ben needs support three times a week: together, we check and tidy up his fridge and
cupboards and plan his grocery shopping. I also make sure his mail and his bills are up to date and help him with his general housekeeping.
The sense of fullfilment I get out of helping an elderly person to be independent and dignified, is what motivates me every morning and what fills my days with meaning and purpose! Knowing that, with little effort, I can make a difference in someone else’s life by simply listening to them or helping them choose what to wear, makes me feel that I have achieved something worthwhile at the end of my day.
So, what does it take to be a good carer? Well, there’s a lot to be said for ‘following your calling’ and ‘using your talents’! A genuinely caring nature, patience, understanding and the willingness to go the extra mile, is all you need to be a happy and successful care-giver. From my Care Supervisor who mentors me and supports me through my daily challenges, to my fellow Care Workers, I feel I am part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference to the life of others, and making little things possible.
I feel that I am learning something new every day and that, while I am giving something back to our society and our community, I am growing into a better human being!
Rachael from Perth
Bright Care are now seeking to hire part-time Companion Care Workers
and Live-in Care Workers for our newly opened branch in Bridge of Allan. For more information
please call Elisa, our Recruitment Coordinator on 07874 873 294 or email
elisa@brightcare.co.uk
www.brightcare.co.uk 22 To advertise in thewire t. 07720 429 613 e.
fiona@thewireweb.co.uk
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