Tell us about your care needs and we'll confirm their availability and help arrange an introduction.
Adriana is a highly experienced care and support professional with over 20 years of diverse experience working with children, young people, and adults across paediatric, disability, and community care settings. She holds a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care and a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, and brings specialist skills including tracheostomy care and PEG feeding. Adriana is a warm, patient, and dedicated carer who is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, enabling her to support clients from a wide range of backgrounds.
Integral Care
Support Worker·Jul 2025 – Present
Adriana supports children, young people, and adults in making positive changes in their lives, creating an environment that promotes choice, confidence, and independence. She works closely with clients and their families, building positive and trusting relationships to encourage personal development and wellbeing.
Accuity Care Group
Support Worker·Aug 2023 – Oct 2026
In this role, Adriana supported clients in attending art lessons at the Centre and provided leisure and creative opportunities to enhance their quality of life. She built positive, nurturing relationships with clients to encourage learning, development, and personal growth.
Enviva Paediatric Care
Carer Assistant·Oct 2014 – Jul 2023
Adriana worked closely with teachers and healthcare professionals to monitor client progress and provide tailored support, including assistance with mobility and physical disabilities. She encouraged healthy meal preparation, maintained detailed records and reports, and gained specialist experience in PEG feeding and tracheostomy care.
Private client
Personal Assistant·Sep 2013 – Oct 2014
Adriana provided personal assistant services including arranging medical and dental appointments, supporting personal care needs, and promoting the wellbeing and confidence of children in the household. She worked to create a nurturing environment that encouraged self-expression and positive development.
Allied Health Care Group Ltd
Support Worker·Jul 2008 – Jul 2014
Adriana supported children and adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, and autism, escorting children with epilepsy to school and encouraging independence and personal development. She also provided medication support and worked to build positive, empowering relationships with clients.
Institution not specified
Level 3 Diploma·Completed 2013
Ability Professional Training Ltd
Level 2 NVQ·Completed 2009
Institution not specified
BTEC Level 4 / SQA Higher National Certificate (HNC)
TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) - February 2019
Project Management Programme - Opgrades Centre of Learning & Excellence (September 2015)
Personal Assistant Certificate - Opgrades Centre of Learning & Excellence (November 2014)
Basic First Aid knowledge
Yes — once you've spoken with our team, we'll arrange an introduction with carers who are a good fit. This gives you the chance to ask questions and make sure it feels right before moving forward.
Simply give us a call and tell us a bit about your needs. We'll confirm availability, suggest the best carers (including Adriana if suitable), and guide you through the next steps.
Availability can change quickly. When you speak to us, we'll check Adriana's current availability and recommend similar carers if needed, so you're not limited to just one option.
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Teacher of Portuguese (Freelance)·Jul 2008 – Sep 2011
Adriana taught Portuguese to children and adults on a freelance basis, drawing on her ability to relate well to learners of all ages and promote effective communication. She also applied basic first aid knowledge and demonstrated a caring approach when working with younger learners.
Panache Professional Solutions Limited
Support Worker·Jan 2009 – May 2011
Adriana assisted residents with mobility and physical disabilities, encouraged the preparation of healthy meals, and supported engagement in day centre activities including art, music, gardening, and cooking. She worked collaboratively as part of a team to promote good communication and resident wellbeing.
Seldon Park Hotel & Golf Club
Housekeeping·May 2005 – Aug 2007
Adriana worked in housekeeping, adhering to health and safety guidelines and preparing work schedules for room attendants and linen room staff. She demonstrated strong organisational skills and attention to detail in managing day-to-day housekeeping operations.
Xerox Do Brazil
Analyst of Sales·Aug 2001 – Oct 2004
Adriana provided administrative assistance at managerial level, negotiated payment agreements with customers and clients, and supported the tendering process. She demonstrated strong organisational and communication skills in a professional commercial environment.
Medison Do Brazil
Financial Assistant·Jan 1999 – Jun 2001
Adriana carried out financial administration duties including commission calculations, invoice matching, credit control, and credit checks on new clients. She also managed extensive diary coordination, travel arrangements, correspondence, and the organisation of meetings and events.