Camilla

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Hi, my name is Camilla, I have been a care worker with Like Family for almost three years. I absolutely love caring for others and so far have been very lucky to have had some truly remarkable people to care for. I have a current client who I have been with for over two years who has increasing dementia. I take care of her as if she were my own Mum. That includes cooking her meals, taking her to appointments, doing all her shopping both grocery and clothes etc, keeping her house neat and tidy (we have a weekly cleaner for the the heavy lifting) and basically ensuring she is happy, healthy and well looked after. I am passionate about cooking delicious and nutritious food both for my family and my clients. Everything I cook is made with all the love, time and nutrition that it takes to make each and every meal delicious. Working with people as I have been doing has shown me that many of my elderly clients are not only eating a non-varied diet but for the most part are eating pre-packaged meals full of preservatives and non-healthy fats. In addition to that the serving sizes are far too big for them so there is a lot of food going to waste. As well as providing my clients with healthy meals, I also manage their grocery shopping so I can keep an eye on their eating habits. Since I only buy items that are required at the time, there is no need for overstocking the fridge and/or larder or have food go uneaten or out of date. I ensure that all the meals I provide are not only to my client's taste, but are served on my own crockery in manageable portions. Where necessary, I attach a label to each meal with simple, clear instructions on how to warm it up in their own oven or microwave. I have a clean and well maintained car and and am a competent driver. I love to spend time in my garden even though having lived in flats up until now, I am just learning how it's done. I am a foodie at heart so I love trying new restaurants and cafes as well as entertaining at home. Am always happy to teach others to cook. I am well travelled, have lots of interesting stories to tell and am interested in others. I have recently returned back to Australia after spending 10 years in Stockholm which is where my Mum was born. Must say it feels good to be on home turf again. So that's a bit of information about me. I look forward to meeting you and hearing about your life and needs. Cheers

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Offers support for Mealtime Management Plans

Received both doses of COVID-19 vaccination

966 hours of aged care support

Worked with the same member for 1 years