Joanna George - Isle of Lewis
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Training / Skills
I have had eight years lived experience of supporting people with brain injury. Other experience includes accompanying elderly folk to shops & appointments etc., offering craft workshops to individuals with disabilities and mental problems & some experience of relief care work (private and NHS).
Main skills - doing activities with individuals to keep mind and body active, patience, kindness, postive attitude, understanding of a wide range of mental health problems including anger and paranoia issues.
Courses:
Understanding traumatic brain injury.
Training in Level I and Level II - EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) with a particular interest in overcoming PTSD.- Personal Interests
Spiritual outlook on life. Enjoy nature, creative arts, gardening and outdoor activities.
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| all day | all day | all day | all day | all day | all day |
- Overnight Cover
- No
- Times unavailable
I am self employed so can arrange suitable days/times with you to fit your needs. Don't work Sundays.
Norman MacKay - Isle of Lewis
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Domiciliary, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
I have full insurance.
Use of a car which is fully insured to take you out shopping, appointments, visiting to name a few.
I help my wife care for my Mother in Law who lives with us and has Alzheimers.
there are many types of people needing assistance and over the years i have helped people with various illnesses and disabilities.- Personal Interests
Motorcycles, walking, socialising
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All day | All day | All day | All day | All day |
- Overnight Cover
- No
- Times unavailable
Usually only on my agreed holidays
Elizabeth Jappy - Stornoway
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- No
- Access to a car
- Level of support offered
- Personal Care, Domiciliary, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
SVQ2
All training courses attended with CnES e.g Dementia, Medicines and Moving and Handling.- Personal Interests
Walking a lot as I don't have a car. Reading and looking after granddaughters.
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7am - 10am and possibly evening | 7am - 10am and possibly evening | 7am - 10am and possibly evening | 7am - 10am and possibly evening | 7am - 10am and possibly evening | 7am - 10am and possibly evening | Not available |
- Overnight Cover
- Yes
- Times unavailable
Denise Johnstone - South Uist
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Personal Care, Domiciliary, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
SVQ2 Care
Mental health First Aid
Medication
Moving and Handling- Personal Interests
Swiming
Reading
Walking
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All day | All day | All day | All day | All day | All day | All day |
- Overnight Cover
- Yes
- Times unavailable
ms Alison Mackenzie - Stornoway
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Personal Care, Domiciliary, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
Semi retired nurse with experience in psychiatry & work with autistic spectrum disorder young people
Have done various appropriate training courses suitable to both posts, have also already worked on one to one basis with young male wheelchair user as p/a.- Personal Interests
I am middle aged widowed lady, mum of one.
I like all outdoor activities and walk a lot, swim listen to music and like to interact with people from all walks of life
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mornings | Mornings | Mornings | Mornings | Mornings | N/a | N/a |
- Overnight Cover
- Yes
- Times unavailable
From time to time I may be away, holiday or family visiting but mainly at home & would be willing to come & go with service user when necessary.
Jason John Bell Hall - Isle of Lewis
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
In previous employment I have worked with people who have had additional learning needs and people who have been visually impaired.
While presently employed, I volunteer at the Second Chance furniture upcycling shop in Stornoway.
I work along side and offer guidance to other volunteers who currently receive social support.
I have a current first aid qualification, a full clean drivers license and have my own car.- Personal Interests
I like animals, going for walks, D.I.Y. and spending time with family and friends
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Day | All Day |
- Overnight Cover
- No
- Times unavailable
Erica Clark - All
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Personal Care, Domiciliary, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
Degree in Community Education and 15+ years of experience working with young people, adults and community groups.
This training and experience allows me to work well in a one to one setting supporting individuals to achieve their full potential.- Personal Interests
I enjoy spending free time with my children in the outdoors on adventures and also keeping fit. I also volunteer at the local church youth club every fortnight.
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9am-12noon | 9am-12noon | 9am-12noon |
- Overnight Cover
- No
- Times unavailable
I work part time Tuesday - Thursday's. I am willing to be flexible and can negotiate times to suit. From August 2019 once my son starts school I will be more flexible.
At the moment I will be unable to do overnights.
I can cover the Stornoway and Greater Broadbay areas.
Lexa Foulger - Stornoway
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Personal Care, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
SVQ Health & Social Care Level 2
Moving & Handling
Medication
Confidentiality & Whistleblowing
I am willing to be employed on a Self Employed basis- Personal Interests
Walking, Reading, Knitting, Internet, Cycling
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
- Overnight Cover
- Yes
- Times unavailable
No overnight cover available on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Christina McGee - Stornoway
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Personal Care, Domiciliary, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
Retired staff nurse. Have skills in all personal levels of care. Up to date on health and safety, moving and handling and infection control. Good communication skills. Have worked also with dementia patients.
- Personal Interests
Fitness, dog walking. Knitting.
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-13.00 hrs | 8-13.00 hrs possible evenings | No | Mornings possible evenings. | Mornings | 8- 12hrs possible evenings | No |
- Overnight Cover
- No
- Times unavailable
Angela Louch - Isle of Lewis
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Personal Care, Domiciliary, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
GSVQ3 health care
20+ years care experience- Personal Interests
Socialising
Walks
Cinema
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.30-2.30 | 9-12 | 10.30-2.30 | 10-30-2.30 |
- Overnight Cover
- Yes
- Times unavailable
Margaret Smith - Isle of Lewis
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Domiciliary, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
20 years experience in domiciliary in the private sector and also in care homes.
- Personal Interests
Baking, walking, reading, knitting, animals
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoon | Morning | Not available | All day | Afternoon |
- Overnight Cover
- No
- Times unavailable
Willing to be flexible where days and times are concerned.
Donna Jane Macleod - Isle of Lewis
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Personal Care, Domiciliary, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
I have training and experience in working with clients who have been in need of Palliative Care, Personal Care and also clients who have been diagnosed with Dementia.
I have also had training in First Aid, Food Hygiene, Moving & Handling and Risk Assessment.
I have Personal Injury Insurance and am also insured to take clients out in my car.
I have experience of M.N.D.- Personal Interests
My personal Interest include reading, gardening, Internet, knitting, visiting and chatting to people.
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All day | All day | All day | All day | All day | 2pm-5pm |
- Overnight Cover
- No
- Times unavailable
Sundays
Morag Macleod - Isle of Harris
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Personal Care, Domiciliary, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
Food & Hygiene certificate
Moving & Handling
Medication- Personal Interests
Reading
Kinitting
Walking
Baking
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 12 noon - 3pm | Not available |
- Overnight Cover
- No
- Times unavailable
Ingried Boussaroque - Barra
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
Lots of experience in counselling, but no official training (though working on it)
Lots of teaching experience, with adults and kids
I've been part for 2 years of a program in Montreal (Canada) that brought music to people in "long-term care".
I also conducted a choir for elderly and isolated people- Personal Interests
Music, movies, yoga, running, dance, books
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| usually free | usually free | usually free | usually free | usually free | usually free | usually free |
- Overnight Cover
- Yes
- Times unavailable
I'm self employed, so my schedule is really varying a lot, but I generally have good availabilities when I'm on the island.
Shannen Crossley - All
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Personal Care, Domiciliary, Social Support, Accompanying to appointments, events etc.
- Training / Skills
Worked in a care home for a few years, now do home help.
- Personal Interests
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9am - 7pm | not available | not available | not available | 9am onwards | not available | 9am onwards |
- Overnight Cover
- Yes
- Times unavailable
MRS CHRISSIE MARY CAMPBELL(ISMAY) - Isle of Lewis
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Training / Skills
I have personal experience of providing palliative and dementia care. Have worked in Education for a long time with Special needs pupils.
- Personal Interests
Love walking, animals, reading, DIY, gardening, knitting, sewing and crochet
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-5 | 11-5 | 11-5 | 11-5 |
- Overnight Cover
- Yes
- Times unavailable
Sundays
Joan Morrison-Macdonald - Isle of Lewis
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Training / Skills
Registered Social Worker, 30 years in Social Work, 20 of those in Edinburgh. Have worked in various care settings and various teams working with children and families, mental health, young and older individuals with additional support needs and people affected by dementia and neurological conditions as well as palliative care. As a registered Social Worker you must keep your training up to date. I have a particular interest in working with individuals with additional support needs particularly 1-1 support and same for people affected by mental health difficulties and neurological conditions
- Personal Interests
Quality family life is my main priority. I love cooking, reading, going to cinema and socialising with friends. I am reliable, flexible and miss not supporting those in need and always ensure I support individuals with respect and am confidential and am committed to person centred working . I am friendly and calm and ensure those I work with are supported to reach their full potential to ensure they are receiving an enhanced quality of life despite whatever difficulties they face.
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All day | All day | All day | All day | All day | All day |
- Overnight Cover
- Yes
- Times unavailable
No unless I was going on annual leave which would be planned
Sarah Mackenzie - Isle of Lewis
- PVG Supplied
- Yes
- Valid Driving Licence
- Yes
- Access to a car
- Yes
- Level of support offered
- Training / Skills
I currently work as a specialist carer
I've worked with Ark Housing Association, working with vulnerable people .
I've done medication training and moving and handling.
I was also hairdressing for 8 years so comes in handy for keeping people stylish.- Personal Interests
Been able to help someone is apart of my daily life. Just to see the satisfaction of others in need makes my life worth living .
I do love to keep fit and try my hardest to stay healthy.
I'm a very willing caring person.
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I've got a 4 week rota on week 1 I do 3-10 mon and tue wed I do an 8 -3 thurs an 3-10 Fri an 8 till 3 off sat sun | Week 2 mon tue.then wed thurs I'm on nights shift so off Fri sat sun | Week 3mon tue night shift of wed thurs on Fri 8 -3 sat 8-3 sun 3-10 | Week 4 of monday tue 3-10wed 3-10 thurs 8-3 then Friday I have off. Sat I'm working 3-10 sun 8-3 | At this moment my rota is on week 1 . |
- Overnight Cover
- Yes
- Times unavailable