I hold a level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Advanced Care and Support, and maintain a high standard of professionalism and personal ethics in all that I do.

How can I help you?

I understand how important it is to find kind, reliable and trustworthy support for you or your loved ones. I can help with:

• babysitting/childminding
• personal care and daily living
• companionship and respite support
• shopping, errands and prescription collection
• GP, hospital and other medical appointments
• elder care, including dementia attendance
• disability support

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CV: SARAH READ, CAREGIVER

Elder care: 6 years as Caregiver, Te Hopai Trust and Hospital, Wellington, 2020 ongoing

Te Hopai is a charitable trust providing residential hospital-level care including dementia, respite, and palliative services. As a Caregiver I assist residents with showering, toileting and mealtimes, while prioritising residents’ dignity, privacy and independence.

Reference: Elder care

Sarah you are a highly valued Caregiver who provides the very best care to our residents in a respectful caring manner. You work well in the team, being outgoing and approachable to ensure that your coleagues are supported. You are willing to come and help when asked and move between the floors witout complaint. Thank you for your ongoing support. Clinical Manager, Te Hopai Home and Hospital, annual review 2026

Disability support: 8 years as Care support worker, Argo Trust, Wellington, 2009-2017

Argo Trust provides residential and vocational services to adults with profound intellectual and physical disabilities.

My duties included all aspects of personal care, including waking night shifts with sole charge accountability. Specialised training included: Medication administration and documentation, Behaviour management and de-escalation techniques, Epilepsy management

Reference: Disability support

From 2009-2017, Sarah’s main objective at Argo Trust was to provide a quality lifestyle for the residents. Her duties included: – Assisting with personal support, including medication administration, personal cares, meals and any other designated tasks – Maintaining confidentiality at all times and ensuring resident privacy and dignity. – Encouraging residents’ skills as per the provision of Supported Life Plans and Care Support Plans. – Maintaining a safe, caring, personalised environment in which each resident feels uniquely valued. Sarah had strong, meaningful relationships with the residents and it was always evident how much she cared for their wellbeing. Training and Development Manager, Argo Trust

Childcare: Mother since 1994, stepmother 1985 – 1992, and 1999 ongoing

Reference: Childcare

Stepmother 1985 – 1992 Sarah is an excellent caregiver. She cared for two of my children when they were young and although they are now around the thirty age mark, they still remember her with great warmth and love. She encouraged their creativity and learning and made their time with her memorable. Even across the miles, she continued to write them letters peppered with artistic cartoons and creations which they loved and I’ve probably still got somewhere. Give her a go – she’s one in a million!! (Love you Sarah) Mandie – somewhere in England xxxx Sarah came in to my life during a very confusing time. She was like an anchor to cling to and a fairy god mother to escape with all rolled into one. She looked after my brother and me as our stepmother many, many moons ago (back in the days of ub40, garden flats and beetles called phoebe). She was the most wonderful person in the world at that time and I have no doubt she still is. My memories of times spent with her, are amongst the best of my childhood. Sarah had a way of making us feel like valuable individuals whilst also maintaining her authority as a parental figure. I have huge amounts of respect and adoration for Sarah. I’m sure that anyone who knows Sarah would agree that their life is enriched because she is a part of it. So yes, hire Sarah and enjoy the love and inspiration that will follow! Hanni, UK Wow, well I don’t know what to say, it was a long time ago but certainly from what I remember is that you were more than just Dad’s girlfriend, you were our step-mum. I remember it being a lot of fun and well I still class you as my step mum so however you looked after us has had a lasting impression! Let me know if you need any more, not sure what I remember apart from it just being a really fun time! Owen, UK

Stepmother: ongoing since 1999 Sarah has helped look after me since I was around four. She’s a baker of lemon cakes, excellent shopping assistant, stopper of nosebleeds and a free taxi service. She’s very capable of taking care of small children (and teenagers) and is an excellent cook. Becky, Wellington