Jay D.
I’m a compassionate and dedicated senior and healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals across all stages of life from young adults with complex needs to elderly individuals requiring companionship, personal care, or end-of-life support. My background includes working in live-in care, supported living, private homes, residential settings, and agency based healthcare environments. I come from a family centred background and am a mother myself, which has deepened my natural empathy, patience, and ability to care with attentiveness and dignity. I’m known for being calm under pressure, highly organised, and emotionally intelligent qualities that have allowed me to build trust with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. I’m passionate about holistic care and wellness. My current studies in aromatherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy, alongside previous training in trauma-informed care and counselling, allow me to bring a more well-rounded and therapeutic approach to my work. In my free time, I enjoy nature walks, writing, cooking, and community outreach. I believe in creating safe, clean, and nurturing environments where people can feel truly supported and respected. Whether in a full-time live-in role or part-time care position, I bring warmth, professionalism, and a genuine heart for service.
With over 20 years of experience in the health, social care, and wellness sectors, I bring a well-rounded and deeply compassionate approach to caregiving. My background includes working in live-in care, supported living, residential settings, community outreach, private households, healthcare agencies, and as a birth and postpartum doula. I have supported clients across the lifespan from young adults with complex needs to elderly individuals requiring end-of-life care—with empathy, professionalism, and a person-centred focus. Key Places of Work & Responsibilities: • Leading care teams and overseeing service delivery for clients with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and complex physical needs • Conducting staff training and audits, ensuring compliance with CQC standards and digital systems • Writing detailed care plans, risk assessments, and medication protocols • Supporting with crisis intervention, safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration • Provided personal care, medication, emotional support, and mobility assistance to elderly clients and those with dementia • Supported with end-of-life care, continence management, and rehabilitation routines • Maintained detailed records and liaised with healthcare professionals and families Live-in Support Assistant • Delivered 24/7 care to adults with learning disabilities in a shared household • Supported with daily routines, meal prep, personal care, social outings, and spiritual care • Promoted independence and community inclusion through creative and therapeutic activities Private Clients – Live-in and Visiting Carer/Companion • Supported elderly clients and individuals recovering from surgery or illness within their own homes • Provided personal care, housekeeping, companionship, shopping, and escorted medical visits • Used holistic techniques such as gentle massage and relaxation, tailored to individual wellness goals Agency and Relief Work – Various Roles • Adapted quickly to a wide range of client needs and environments including hospitals, care homes, and respite centres • Delivered emergency cover and consistent care under pressure, including night shifts and palliative care • Supported individuals with autism, mental health conditions, and dual diagnoses Doula Experience – Birth and Postnatal Support • Provided antenatal education and emotional preparation for birth, supporting families through informed decision-making • Attended home and hospital births, offering continuous physical, emotional, and advocacy support • Supported mothers in the early postpartum period with breastfeeding, rest, nutrition, and baby care • Assisted with newborn routines, emotional adjustment, and recovery for both the mother and the family • Offered trauma-informed care and culturally sensitive practices rooted in dignity, comfort, and empowerment • Provided practical household support, meal preparation, and sibling care during the postpartum period I have transferable skills from every role, I have offered more than just physical care I bring presence, compassion, and a calm spirit that many families and clients find reassuring. I have trained in trauma-informed care, counselling skills, and I am currently studying aromatherapy and CBT to enhance my therapeutic practice. My goal is always to uphold dignity, promote independence, and provide holistic, high-quality care whether in a full-time live-in capacity, as a birth or postnatal companion, or as part of a wider care team.
Open to training.
Salary: Negotiable



Education
Non-smoker
Comfortable with pets
Willing to relocate
Able to travel with the family
Can work in homes with video surveillance
Have my own child/children

