BACKGROUND HISTORY & TRAINING
1996 – 2000
The Vale of the White Horse County Council –
Social Services “Care in the Community” Programme
Worked while completing college studies, supporting elders to age in place and providing surgery recovery, palliative, and disability care. Operated as part of a six-person team covering three villages, ensuring continuity of care and emotional well-being for all clients.
Training & Certifications:
More details: Eldercare Training
1990 – 2017
Birth Doula – Doula UK Certified
Associated with the Birth Crisis Helpline, / Oxford & London Acupuncture Childbirth Teams, and The Birth Company (Harley Street), /Permission to Practice: John Radcliffe, Oxford & and Portland Women’s, London
More details: Doula Training
1998 – 2017
Specialist Acupuncturist – Obstetrics /Gynaecology / Andrology / Paediatrics
Practiced in Oxford and London (Harley Street). Maintained ongoing professional training and taught the Obstetrics & Gynaecology module for the MA in Acupuncture at Oxford Brookes University.
More details: Chinese Medicine CV
1996 – 2000
The Vale of the White Horse County Council –
Social Services “Care in the Community” Programme
Worked while completing college studies, supporting elders to age in place and providing surgery recovery, palliative, and disability care. Operated as part of a six-person team covering three villages, ensuring continuity of care and emotional well-being for all clients.
Training & Certifications:
- CPR
- First Aid at Work (Level 3)
- Food Safety (Courses 1–4)
- Moving and Positioning
- Using Lifting Apparatus
- Dementia Awareness
- End-of-Life Care
- Stroke Awareness
- Diabetes Awareness
More details: Eldercare Training
1990 – 2017
Birth Doula – Doula UK Certified
Associated with the Birth Crisis Helpline, / Oxford & London Acupuncture Childbirth Teams, and The Birth Company (Harley Street), /Permission to Practice: John Radcliffe, Oxford & and Portland Women’s, London
More details: Doula Training
1998 – 2017
Specialist Acupuncturist – Obstetrics /Gynaecology / Andrology / Paediatrics
Practiced in Oxford and London (Harley Street). Maintained ongoing professional training and taught the Obstetrics & Gynaecology module for the MA in Acupuncture at Oxford Brookes University.
More details: Chinese Medicine CV
LIVE-IN CAREGIVER HISTORY – CANADA (2020 – 2023)
Mar – May 2020
Interim Live-in for Alzheimer’s Patient – ADL / medication management /housekeeping.
Reason for leaving: patient transitioned to memory ward due to escalating violence.
May 2020
Two-week short stay with bereavement client – ADL / emotional support.
Sept 2020 – Apr 2021
Live-in Care for 88-year-old stroke patient: paralysis / hoists / aphasia / feeding support / medication administration / ADL / external care services coordination.
Simultaneously worked as
Behavioural Interventionist & Special Education Assistant for the Ministry of Children & Family Development with children aged 5, 9, and 13:
ASD/ ADHD / severe social anxiety.
Reason for leaving: Covid bubble ended; relocated to be nearer to mother.
May – Dec 2021
Live-in for couple: (wife) Parkinson’s 4th/5th stage / dementia / swallowing issues/ severe bed sores / dressing management / medication management / external care services coordination / hospice care at home
(husband) ADL /anxiety /dementia / mobility issues.
Reason for leaving: wife passed away; husband transitioned to memory ward.
Jan – Aug 2022
Live-in for advanced Multiple Sclerosis client – wheelchair-bound / hoisting / catheter care / ADL / medication administration / drove adapted vehicle.
Reason for leaving: mutual decision to change arrangements.
Oct 2022 – May 2023
Live-in / Relocation Assistant / Nanny / Housekeeper - coordinated move from Toronto to Vancouver / received and unpacked household / full time care of 2 and 5 year old boys / daily household maintenance / laundry / managed external staff for house and garden
Reason for leaving: employer redundancy and change to full-time parental care.
Mar – May 2020
Interim Live-in for Alzheimer’s Patient – ADL / medication management /housekeeping.
Reason for leaving: patient transitioned to memory ward due to escalating violence.
May 2020
Two-week short stay with bereavement client – ADL / emotional support.
Sept 2020 – Apr 2021
Live-in Care for 88-year-old stroke patient: paralysis / hoists / aphasia / feeding support / medication administration / ADL / external care services coordination.
Simultaneously worked as
Behavioural Interventionist & Special Education Assistant for the Ministry of Children & Family Development with children aged 5, 9, and 13:
ASD/ ADHD / severe social anxiety.
Reason for leaving: Covid bubble ended; relocated to be nearer to mother.
May – Dec 2021
Live-in for couple: (wife) Parkinson’s 4th/5th stage / dementia / swallowing issues/ severe bed sores / dressing management / medication management / external care services coordination / hospice care at home
(husband) ADL /anxiety /dementia / mobility issues.
Reason for leaving: wife passed away; husband transitioned to memory ward.
Jan – Aug 2022
Live-in for advanced Multiple Sclerosis client – wheelchair-bound / hoisting / catheter care / ADL / medication administration / drove adapted vehicle.
Reason for leaving: mutual decision to change arrangements.
Oct 2022 – May 2023
Live-in / Relocation Assistant / Nanny / Housekeeper - coordinated move from Toronto to Vancouver / received and unpacked household / full time care of 2 and 5 year old boys / daily household maintenance / laundry / managed external staff for house and garden
Reason for leaving: employer redundancy and change to full-time parental care.
CAREGIVER HISTORY – BOWEN ISLAND (2023 – 2025)
Lived and worked on Bowen Island, BC – a close-knit community of 4,200.
Balanced a medley of live-in care, school support roles, and organisation jobs.
May 2023 – Jan 2025
Bowen Children’s Centre – Interim Family Place Coordinator (under-5s) & After School Club (ages 5–10).
July 2023 – May 2024
Live-in Housekeeper for family of five children in 7,500 sq. ft home; managed extensive property and pet care.
June – Sept 2024
Live-in Palliative Care – hospice care at home / end-of-life support, and closure of household.
Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
Live-in Palliative Care – ADL / cancer / kidney failure /catheter care, /part-time housekeeping / household downsizing.
Jan – Sept 2025
Caregiver / Housekeeper – (husband) dementia / diabetes, /medication management; (wife) complex wound care / chronic venous insufficiency /chronic static dermatitis / oedema /depression /ADL / visual impairment
Lived and worked on Bowen Island, BC – a close-knit community of 4,200.
Balanced a medley of live-in care, school support roles, and organisation jobs.
May 2023 – Jan 2025
Bowen Children’s Centre – Interim Family Place Coordinator (under-5s) & After School Club (ages 5–10).
July 2023 – May 2024
Live-in Housekeeper for family of five children in 7,500 sq. ft home; managed extensive property and pet care.
June – Sept 2024
Live-in Palliative Care – hospice care at home / end-of-life support, and closure of household.
Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
Live-in Palliative Care – ADL / cancer / kidney failure /catheter care, /part-time housekeeping / household downsizing.
Jan – Sept 2025
Caregiver / Housekeeper – (husband) dementia / diabetes, /medication management; (wife) complex wound care / chronic venous insufficiency /chronic static dermatitis / oedema /depression /ADL / visual impairment
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