Tell us about your care needs and we'll confirm their availability and help arrange an introduction.
Zahira is a dedicated and compassionate carer with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting the elderly across Mauritius and the UK, including specialist work in dementia units. She has progressed from carer to Senior Carer and Activity Coordinator, demonstrating both clinical skill and a flair for enriching the lives of service users through meaningful activities and person-centred care. Fluent in English, French, and Hindi, Zahira brings warmth, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine passion for improving the wellbeing of those in her care.
Ashton Lodge Ltd
Senior Carer / Activity Coordinator·Jun 2021 – Present
Zahira joined as a carer before being promoted to Activity Coordinator in September 2021 and subsequently to Senior Carer/Activity Coordinator in April 2022. She designed and delivered a wide range of activities including exercise, quizzes, crafts, gardening, and outings, as well as organising seasonal events and festive occasions to encourage service user participation. Additional responsibilities included accompanying service users on shopping and banking trips, preparing showrooms for prospective clients, and providing kitchen support when required.
Charlton Grange Nursing Home
Carer·Sep 2019 – Apr 2021
In this role, Zahira provided comprehensive daily personal care to elderly residents, including assistance with toileting, showering, dressing, and grooming. She served and assisted residents at mealtimes, maintained clean and orderly rooms, and engaged with service users to ensure their comfort and reassurance. She also monitored and recorded residents' health indicators such as temperature and weight, reporting findings to the nurse on duty.
Private client
Freelance Carer·Jun 2016 – Dec 2018
Zahira provided both daytime and overnight domiciliary care to clients in their own homes in Mauritius, assisting with daily hygiene, dressing, wound dressing changes, meal preparation, and feeding as required. She administered prescribed medications in accordance with doctors' directives and maintained detailed daily logs of all care events and medication administered. Overnight duties included settling clients for the evening, providing companionship, attending to personal care needs during the night, and assisting with washing, dressing, and breakfast in the morning.
Senior Homes Ltd T/as Les Jardins De Chantenay
Carer·Apr 2014 – Mar 2016
Zahira worked within the private residential section of this Mauritian care provider, looking after a client living in their own property within the compound. Her daily duties included ensuring the client was well-presented and appropriately dressed, overseeing meal consumption and administration of prescribed medication, and accompanying the client on regular outings such as beach trips and shopping excursions.
Care Certificate
Safeguarding
Infection Control
Moving and Handling
Fire Safety
Behaviour that Challenges — Positive Behaviour Support
Dementia Awareness
Dignity in Care
Dysphagia
End of Life care training
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Fall Awareness
Health and Safety
Induction Autism and Person-Centred Care
Dignity Champion
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 Zahira if suitable), and guide you through the next steps.
Availability can change quickly. When you speak to us, we'll check Zahira's current availability and recommend similar carers if needed, so you're not limited to just one option.
Private client
Family Carer (Career Break)·Jan 2011 – Mar 2014
Zahira dedicated three years to providing full-time care for a family member who suffered from dementia and arthritis. This experience gave her a deep personal understanding of the challenges faced by those living with dementia and the importance of compassionate, person-centred support.
Perfume World
Manager·Feb 1990 – Jan 2011
Zahira began her career at this Botswana-based high-end perfume retailer as a sales assistant, progressing to floor supervisor within two years and to manager within five years. As manager, she oversaw a team of sales assistants and was responsible for the day-to-day running of the shop, which was located in a well-known shopping mall. She later purchased the business after five years of management.
Mono prix Supermarket
Aisle Section Supervisor·Oct 1988 – Jan 1990
In this early retail role in Mauritius, Zahira was responsible for ensuring her aisle section was consistently well-stocked with products. She also managed cashier staffing levels to maintain efficient customer flow, ensuring queues did not exceed four customers at any time.