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Maria is a highly experienced and compassionate private carer with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting clients with complex conditions including dementia, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and challenging behaviour. Holding a Care Certificate (Standards 1–15) and qualifications in Health and Social Care at Levels 2 and 3, she brings a strong clinical foundation including midwifery training, to her caring role, and is skilled in hoisting, stoma care, medication administration, and personal care. Described as an exceptional carer by previous employers, Maria is patient, reliable, and deeply dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and dignity for those she supports.
Private client
Private Carer – Dementia and Parkinson's Disease·Oct 2025 – Aug 2026
Maria provided comprehensive care and support to a client living with dementia and Parkinson's disease, including administering daily medications, preparing meals, and assisting with personal care. She also offered companionship and maintained general housekeeping standards throughout the placement.
Private client
Private Carer – Dementia and Stoma Bag·Mar 2025 – Sep 2025
In this role, Maria supported a client living with dementia and requiring stoma bag management, delivering personal care, administering daily medications, and providing companionship. She was also responsible for hoisting using a gantry hoist and Sara Steady, as well as maintaining general housekeeping.
Private client
Private Carer – Challenging Behaviour·Jun 2024 – Jan 2025
Maria cared for a client presenting with challenging behaviour, providing companionship, personal care support, and assistance with cooking and shopping. She also helped the client manage their medications safely and effectively.
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Private Carer – Dementia·Aug 2023 – May 2024
Maria provided holistic care to a client with dementia, offering physical and emotional support alongside assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating. She prepared meals, administered medications, supported mobility, maintained a clean and safe environment, and used hoisting equipment to assist with transfers.
Private client
Private Carer – Diabetic and Incontinence·May 2022 – Aug 2023
Maria supported a client with diabetes and incontinence, delivering thorough personal hygiene care including skin care and the application of barrier creams to prevent skin breakdown. She assisted with daily exercises and physiotherapy, prepared meals, managed medication administration, accompanied the client to medical appointments, and provided companionship.
Lyceum of the Philippines
Diploma·1988 – 1992
Carer's training course for Covid-19 (June 2020)
Carer's End of Life course (July 2020)
Mental Capacity training (July 2020)
Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care
Care Certificate Standards 1–15 (awarded 13 February 2025)
Full UK driving licence
Driver
Private client
Private Carer – Dementia·Jun 2021 – Apr 2022
Maria provided dedicated companionship and personal care to a client with dementia, including massage, bathing, and manicure and pedicure. She administered medications, supported daily exercises including walks and indoor activities, prepared meals, and accompanied the client to medical appointments.
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Private Carer – Companion·Jan 2020 – Apr 2021
Maria worked as a companion carer, providing friendship and emotional support particularly during the lockdown period, alongside personal care including massage, bathing, and manicure and pedicure. She administered medications, accompanied the client to medical appointments, prepared meals, maintained household cleanliness, and supported daily exercises.
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Private Carer – Dementia·Jul 2016 – Nov 2019
Maria delivered long-term dementia care, providing companionship and emotional support to help reduce feelings of anxiety, confusion, and loneliness. Her responsibilities included personal care, medication administration, food preparation, and accompanying the client to medical appointments.
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Private Carer·Sep 2015 – May 2016
Maria provided comprehensive private care, including companionship, personal care (massage, bathing, manicure and pedicure), daily medication administration, and accompaniment to medical appointments. She also undertook general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable environment for the client.