APA Care Services

List of services 1-1 support and Groups

Out & About Activities or Venue - The opportunity to meet other people and form friendships. Provides regular contact. Gives time for carers to get out and about. Provide a range of activities and choices, community involvement.

Social Engagement and Escort Service - Dinner, Parties, Lunch, Theatre, Holidays, Places of Worship

Personal Care - Dressing, Washing, Medication Administration, Feeds.

Housekeeping - Cleaning, Ironing, Washing service.

Pet Services - Walking, Holiday, Appointment, Hospital Cover

Shopping - Food, Clothing, Gifts, Banking.

Gardening Service - General clearing, weeding, planting and mowing.

Home Maintenance - General Home Maintenance.

Hobbies, Pastimes and New Adventures - Support with existing or previous hobbies – Or try something different!

Meals/Cooking - Prepared in your own home or meals delivered. All meals are homemade and fresh. Dietary and Cultural requirements catered for.

Administration - Support with letter writing, correspondence, filling in forms, organising paperwork, arranging meetings, banking, online shopping

Respite Care/Companionship/Sitting Service - In your own home or away.

Medication Administration

Life Story Work - I design and produce a unique Life Story Book for individuals. Life Story work can be used to help develop a better understanding of someone needs and wishes so that care can be provided in a person-centered way. It provides a valuable insight into the life of someone especially when they have difficulty in sharing this information themselves. It helps to encourage better communication and relationships between the person, family, friends, carers and staff who are providing care. A person’s unique life story will also influence their needs now, it is also beneficial to understand a person’s history as it can help to support them now and helps in keeping a persons sense of identity intact.Coverage15 mile radius of Heathfield. Enquire if further distance required.AvailabilityEnquire for availability. 7 days a week - 24/7.Charging and related information£14.00 per hour, minimum 2 hour sessions. (Sat / Sun & Bank Holidays £18.00 per hour)

Group Activities / Social Engagement. Min 2 people per session:

Full Day Session: 9.30am to 3.30pm - £45.00 inc. lunch
Morning: 9.30am to 12pm - £25.00
Afternoon 1pm to 3.30 - £25.00
Evening: Dinner and sitting service available (contact for details)
Overnight respite service also available (Contact for details)

Mileage: 45p per mile. First 10 miles no charge. Expertise Art & Craft, Travel, Cooking, Extreme Sports, Socialising, Reading, Gardening, Walking, Animals, Sports, Psychology, Technology, Cultures, Film and Theatre Experience. I have worked with the following client groups:
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Sensory Impaired
Learning Disability
Physical Disabilities
End of Life Care
Mental Health Issues
ASD, Challenging Behaviour.
Looked after Children - Fostered and with Birth Parents.
Carers, Loved Ones, Family & Friends.

I have been providing art therapy and activity sessions for groups and one to one clients for over 8 years. I have previously designed and made sensory and tactile murals for children with special needs. I have been a PA and a registered foster carer for over 6 years.
I am a well organized and self motivated person with excellent interpersonal, communication skills and person-centred approach. I have a creative, adaptable and resourceful aptitude for working with a diversity of individuals with varying needs. I have valuable and extensive experience of working collaboratively with inter and external agencies, care teams, educational staff, support workers, health care professionals, families, children, adolescents, mental health sector and the elderly, specifically Alzheimer’s dementia in a multi-disciplinary setting. My work experience includes using established systems to ensure good documentation and recordings, safe guarding, following risk care management plans, promoting equality and diversity, and the clear understanding of privacy and confidentiality policies and ethical practices. BackgroundI have over 15 years experience in the health care and business industry. I have gained extensive experience and training as a Personal Assistant. I started my own business 8 years ago by providing art therapy and activities to clients with dementia, Alzheimer’s and mental health conditions. These sessions are provided on either a one to one or group basis. I also design and produce unique Life Story Work for individuals, which helps to encourage better communication and relationships between the person, family, friends, carers and staff who are providing care. I am a registered foster carer and provide specialised respite and emergency care to children with learning disabilities, special needs, autism and challenging behavior. Accreditation & Training. Full lists of training and qualifications available if required. Please feel free to enquire.