YEARS OLD
PER HOUR
EXPERIENCE
Last Login: March 12th
Member since: 07/03/2021
Gender: Female
CV: Not Available
Has own transportation
Comfortable with Pets
Available on short notice
Nonsmoker
Native Language: English
Edu Level :Higher Certificate(NFQ Level 6)
Available Virtually
Covid Helper
About ErinBack to Top
My name is Erin Higgins I am 24 years of age.I am Irish I was born in Ireland and have lived here my whole life .I am a qualified Carer I have three and a half years experience in healthcare I worked in a private homecare company for three and a half years caring for people in their homes I’ve worked in clondalkin ,balleyfermot , Lucan , inchicore -and Palmerstown I do not drive but I have a full licensed driver who can bring me to the areas mentioned above every weekday and weekend morning ,lunch , afternoon and night time I have cared for special needs people with behaviour problems and mental health problems, young people who have had a stroke /are paralysed from the waist down ,I have cared for clinically obese clients , clients with advanced and non advanced dementia and Alzheimer’s , clients with multiple sclerosis, a special needs client who needed no personal care and just companionship and to be brought on a bus to Stewart’s once a week and I would supervise my client in the gym and sit on the sidelines whilst my client swam giving gentle encouragement and support ,I would go once a week on day trips to give my clients family member and full time Carer a break for 3/4 hours twice weekly , I’ve provided personal care everyday for bed bound clients ,I’ve assisted clients who are semi mobile using a walking frame to use the commode or toilet and I’ve assisted them in any of their toileting needs ,I have experience with clients that have a catheter and those who have a colostomy bag I have emptied them several times and also reattached them if the bag was broken with the help of another Carer , I’ve used a hoist several times with the assistance of another Carer or a qualified family member, I’ve worked with clients who are wheelchair users I’ve worked with some aggressive , clients before and take it in my stride each time I am incredibly patient ,caring ,understanding ,reliable ,punctual and emphatic I treat every client with the upmost respect and dignity that they deserve at all times .my only stipulation is that I only work/care for female clients of all ages I don’t provide care for male clients nor have I ever in my Three and a half years as a Carer ,I can provide references from my former clients
Other ServicesBack to Top
Companion Services
Home Help Services
Homecare Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care (e.g. Bathing Grooming)
Other Relevant InformationBack to Top
I have my QQ1 5 modules in healthcare (care of the elderly )
Other Care Services I can ProvideBack to Top
Special Needs Care
AvailabilityBack to Top
Available To Work
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