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Nicki is a dedicated and compassionate carer with over seven years of hands-on experience supporting elderly and vulnerable clients in their own homes, including live-in care roles providing 24-hour support. She has worked with clients living with a range of conditions including dementia, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, and depression, and has experience delivering palliative and end-of-life care. A highly motivated self-starter with strong people skills, Nicki brings warmth, reliability, and a genuine commitment to improving the quality of life for those in her care.
Nicki's Homehelp
Home Help / Self-Employed Carer·2020 – Present
Nicki ran her own home help business providing support to elderly and other clients in their own homes, assisting with day-to-day living, personal care, morning and bedtime routines, shopping, cleaning, organising, and meal preparation. She supported clients with a range of conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, partial blindness, dementia, Parkinson's, and depression. During this period she also undertook two live-in placements on a week-on-week-off rota providing 24-hour care, including end-of-life and palliative care for a client with severe dementia.
Helping Hands
Homehelp Assistant·2018 – 2020
Nicki provided home help services primarily to elderly clients, managing a high volume of daily care calls across the St Ives area. In addition to delivering hands-on care, she was also responsible for training other staff members.
Saucy Snack Van
Business Owner·2002 – 2018
Nicki owned and built up a successful food van business over 16 years, managing all aspects of daily operations including stock ordering, bookkeeping, and event attendance at weekend shows. She was responsible for employing, training, and disciplining staff, as well as maintaining strong customer relationships through regular face-to-face contact.
Dolphin Hotel
Receptionist / Bar Staff·2001 – 2003
Nicki carried out reception and bar duties on a shift rota, welcoming guests, managing bookings, and handling telephone enquiries at this St Ives-based hotel.
Hotel Mordros
Receptionist / Bar Staff / Chambermaid·1997 – 2000
Queens Marlborough College, Cambridge
Diploma of Higher Education·Completed 1998
St Ivo Academy, St Ives
GNVQ·Completed 1996
St Ivo School
GCSE
No additional qualifications provided
Nicki performed reception, bar, and chambermaid duties at Hotel Mordros in Newquay, Cornwall, and also provided support at its sister property. This role developed her customer-facing and hospitality skills across multiple departments.