Karen A.
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About Karen A.
Karen is a dedicated and experienced carer and housekeeper with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting families and individuals across London, including those managing serious health conditions and complex needs. Known for her initiative, warmth, reliability, and genuine commitment to the people she works with, she excels at keeping households running smoothly while providing compassionate, consistent support through even the most challenging circumstances. Karen's background spans childcare — including experience with children with ADHD and autism — through to full household management and personal support for elderly clients, making her a truly versatile and exceptional carer.
Services Offered
Employment History
Private client
Housekeeper / Daily Carer·Jul 2020 – Present
Provides daily household management support Monday to Friday, 10am–2pm, for an elderly couple with complex health needs. Responsibilities cover all aspects of the home including cleaning, laundry, ironing, meal preparation, shopping, general organisation, and light DIY tasks such as small repairs. Karen has been a consistent and important presence throughout the clients' health challenges, including supporting the household following the male client's cancer treatment and discharge from hospital, and during the female client's recovery from major surgery.
Private client
Nanny/Housekeeper·Oct 2019 – Dec 2020
Provided full-time care for a baby girl, planning and accompanying her to age-appropriate activities. Responsibilities included cooking meals, walking the household dog, and carrying out laundry and light housekeeping duties.
Private client
Cleaner/Cook·Aug 2019 – Mar 2020
Carried out general household cleaning and tidying across the client's home, alongside preparing cooked meals for the household. Maintained a clean, organised living environment to a high standard.
Private client
Temporary Nanny·Sep 2018 – Mar 2019
Provided temporary nanny care for one child aged 6, safely transporting them to and from school, dental appointments, and extracurricular activities. Prepared meals for the child and occasionally the wider family, and provided academic support by helping the child complete homework and school projects.
Private client
Temporary Nanny·Oct 2016 – Jan 2017
Qualifications
Education
Cordillera Career Development College
Bachelor of Science·Completed 2002
Baguio Central University
High School·Completed 1998
Benguet State University
Elementary Education·Completed 1994
Other Qualifications & Credentials
No additional qualifications provided