Tell us about your care needs and we'll confirm their availability and help arrange an introduction.
Oana is a highly experienced and compassionate Live-in Health Care Assistant with over a decade of dedicated care experience across a wide range of complex needs, including dementia, palliative care, challenging behaviour, and specialist clinical procedures. She brings a warm, patient-centred approach to every placement, building trusting relationships with clients and their families while maintaining the highest standards of dignity and respect. Her extensive background with reputable care organisations, combined with her C2-level English proficiency and multiple care certifications, makes her an exceptionally capable and reliable carer.
DNS Recruitment
Live-in Carer·Jul 2022 – Present
Working as a qualified HCA, Oana provides comprehensive live-in care encompassing dementia support, palliative care, PEG feeding, mouth suction, and incontinence management, while implementing personalised care plans tailored to each client's unique needs. She leads recreational activities to promote mental stimulation and manages challenging behaviours with calm professionalism, consistently building trusting relationships with clients and their families. Responsibilities also include personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, medication administration, daily health monitoring, and facilitating transportation arrangements to medical appointments.
Harino Care
Live-in HCA·Sep 2021 – Jun 2022
In this live-in role, Oana assisted the client with moving and handling procedures, incontinence management, and medication administration, ensuring safe and dignified care at all times. She also managed nutrition and fluid intake, monitored skin integrity, and supported the client's general wellbeing through attentive, person-centred care. Light housekeeping duties and accurate report writing were also core components of this role.
Abicare (Bradford-on-Avon) - Valland Solutions
Live-in HCA·Nov 2020 – Sep 2021
Oana provided live-in care supporting clients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, managing challenging behaviours and delivering comprehensive personal care in a home setting. Duties included moving and handling procedures, medication administration, nutrition management, incontinence management, and light housekeeping. She maintained a safe, comfortable, and stimulating environment for all clients in her care.
Private client
Live-in HCA·Apr 2019 – Oct 2020
Oana delivered specialist live-in palliative care for a private client, utilising a full-body hoist for moving and handling, managing catheter care, and supporting nutrition with a soft diet. She also provided regular repositioning, skin condition management, dementia support, and medication administration, alongside light housekeeping duties. This role required a high level of clinical competence and sensitivity to the client's complex and evolving needs.
Severals | Highschool
Highschool Certificate·Completed 2021
Severals | College
College Certificate·Completed 2003
Several Care Certificates (England)
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 Oana if suitable), and guide you through the next steps.
Availability can change quickly. When you speak to us, we'll check Oana's current availability and recommend similar carers if needed, so you're not limited to just one option.
Caremark, Harrow
Live-in HCA·Dec 2018 – Mar 2019
Oana provided live-in care to clients presenting with dementia, challenging behaviour, and aggressiveness, as well as managing catheter care, skin integrity, and nutrition and fluids. She documented daily observations accurately, managed medication administration, and maintained detailed logbooks for the management team. Personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, was delivered compassionately in both private residences and care facilities, always upholding client dignity and confidentiality.
Caremark, Hillingdon
Live-in HCA·Apr 2017 – Nov 2018
In this live-in position, Oana assisted clients with moving and handling procedures, incontinence management, and skin condition management, alongside nutrition and fluid management. She was responsible for medication administration, light housekeeping, and maintaining thorough and accurate care reports. The role involved supporting clients with complex care needs in a compassionate and professional manner.
Vine House Care
Live-in HCA·Jul 2016 – Mar 2017
Oana provided live-in care to a client with multiple complex needs, including MS, cognitive impairment, and early-stage dementia, delivering specialist support including PEG feeding, mouth suction, catheter care, oxygen management, and stoma care. She utilised a ceiling hoist for all moving and handling procedures and conducted thorough equipment assessments to ensure safety. Medication administration, accurate report writing, and light housekeeping were also central to this role.
New Meppershal
HCA on Nights·Sep 2015 – Jun 2016
Working night shifts in a care setting, Oana supported residents on dementia, challenging behaviour, and mental health units, providing personal care, moving and handling assistance, and incontinence management throughout the night. She was proficient with all types of hoists, slings, and bath aids, and carried out catheter, stoma, PEG feed, and oxygen management as required. Her calm and reliable presence ensured the safety and comfort of all residents throughout the night.
Abeyfield
HCA - Day / Nights Dementia Unit·May 2014 – Sep 2015
Oana worked across day and night shifts in a dedicated dementia unit, supporting residents with personal care, moving and handling procedures, incontinence management, and feeding. She was experienced with a full range of equipment including hoists, slings, and bath aids, and provided compassionate support to residents exhibiting challenging behaviours, self-harm, aggressiveness, and mental health needs. This role strengthened her expertise in dementia care and her ability to remain calm and effective in demanding care environments.