About Me
I am a PA and support worker based in Edinburgh, with four years of experience supporting adults with physical disabilities — primarily spinal cord injuries and progressive neurological conditions. I work with a strong commitment to self-directed care: my role is to enable the person I support to live the life they have chosen, not to impose my own view of what that should look like.
I am trained in hoist operation, manual handling, and catheter care. I am patient, reliable, and good-humoured, and I believe the best working relationships between PA and client are built on mutual respect, clarity, and trust.
Experience
Personal Assistant — Complete Care Agency, Edinburgh (2023–Present)
- Supporting a 34-year-old client with a C5 spinal cord injury in his own adapted flat
- Morning and evening personal care routines, including catheter management and hoist transfers
- Supporting with community access and administrative tasks
- Consistent feedback from client and care manager regarding reliability and professionalism
Support Worker — Disability charity, Edinburgh (2021–2023)
- Group and one-to-one support for adults with physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries
- Completed Care Certificate and NVQ Level 2 during this employment
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (working towards Level 3)
- Care Certificate
- Hoist Operation and Manual Handling (updated 2025)
- Catheter Care (competency assessed)
- Safeguarding Adults
