Lynn R

Independent carer in Haltwhistle

Sparrow carer since: November '25

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Care Offered:

Daytime
Nighttime

Days I provide care:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Age:

60-69

Years' Experience:

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DBS Status

Enhanced DBS Adults

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Reference Status

Complete

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Interview Status

Interviewed in person

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Rate Per Hour

£25

About Carer

I’ve worked for the NHS for over 33 years, with District Nurses and in our local hospital, gaining knowledge and skills from patients and healthcare professionals. I now work for Haltwhistle Medical Group, delivering excellent quality healthcare.

I’m self-motivated and dedicated to my work. I have excellent communication skills and know the importance of being compassionate and showing empathy. I feel I have the knowledge, skills and expertise to provide care with respect and dignity while carefully communicating to improve patients’ wellbeing.

I looked after my mother-in-law for the last three years of her life, enabling her to remain in her own home with the care and support she needed. That personal experience reinforced what I already knew from my NHS career – how much difference good care makes.

I’m up to date with all mandatory training and can help with personal care, nutrition, assistance with feeding, and companionship.

Care services provided

Personal care, Companionship, Enabling care, Medication administration, Mobility support

Carer Attributes

UK driving licence, Regular access to a car, Comfortable with pets

Why we chose this carer

We chose to work with Lynn because she's been a nursing assistant in Haltwhistle for over 30 years and is well known and trusted in the community. Her calm, compassionate approach and extensive NHS experience mean she makes a real difference to local people needing care.

Areas covered:

Haltwhistle, Melkridge, Bardon Mill, Henshaw, Allendale, Gilsland, Greenhead, Featherstone, Lambley, Catton, Whitfield

Carer Interests

Walking, gardening, craft work.

References & Client Feedback

1. I have known Lynn for over 40 years as both a colleague and member of the local community. Lynn is a very caring person, she is 100% trustworthy, has an excellent work ethic and commitment to her role. She is always well presented. She will make an great independent carer and I would be more than happy for Lynn to care for any of my family members.

2. I am delighted to be able to provide this reference for Lynn, whom I have known for 10.5 years, and have worked clinically with for 8.5years. Lynn was working with the Haltwhistle District Nursing Team as a Healthcare Assistant when I joined the team as an RGN in July 2015 and I worked closely with her there until she left to work at the GP Surgery in January 2024. Lynn had worked in this capacity as Healthcare Assistant for 30 years in Primary Care and was well respected and valued by all members of the team. She is very experienced in providing care to patients of all ages, with a wide range of conditions and care needs and does this to a high standard and with the utmost compassion and dedication.
Lynn is completely trustworthy; she is very honest about her abilities and what she is capable of and always maintains confidentiality and is aware of her responsibilities when it comes to Safeguarding any concerns she has with regard to patient/client safety. I would have no concerns about Lynn working with patients/clients in their own homes, helping them with shopping/finances etc… Lynn is extremely reliable and is always punctual and an excellent timekeeper, able to manage her own workload independently, being used to working in a busy nursing team, and also managing clinics within the D/N team and in her work with the GP Surgery. Lynn is also well known and respected in her local community, and I have often known her go above and beyond her paid work for patients when she has felt they needed extra support. I feel that Lynn would be a huge asset to your team, as she is very kind, patient, loyal and hardworking. I would absolutely intrust any of my family or friends to her care, and know that they would be in safe hands. I have no concerns about her suitability to work with elderly/vulnerable patients/clients.

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