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Food and drink, Health and wellbeing including therapies, Help in the home or garden, Hobbies and interests, Personal care, Socialising, companionship and friendship, User led,

Welcome to Sunflower Support

My name is Liz, I’m 42 and I have over 15 years experience of working in health & social care in a variety of settings. I decided to become self-employed after nursing my Dad at the end of his life until he finally passed from cancer. Sunflowers were his favourite.

Being self-employed allows me to be more flexible in the type of support I provide you, so you can choose what suits you at times that you want. What I love about my job is the people that I meet and the moments that we share together, no two days are the same. If I can help you to have a better day and bring a smile to your face then my work is done. Leading with compassion, kindness and understanding I aim to provide a service that allows you to get the most out of life. Singing and dancing are most definitely allowed!

The services I can offer you include:

-getting out and about, exploring the local area, for gentle exercise or meeting up with friends.

-attending appointments/collecting prescriptions

-shopping

-light housework and gardening

-meal planning and cooking

-pet care/dog walking

-help to maintain contact with friends and family and enjoy hobbies & social activities

-company at home doing the things you enjoy

-sitting service to allow your loved ones to have a rest

-overnight service

I work in and around the Taunton area so please do get in touch for a friendly chat to find out more about how I can work with you or your family member.

Over the years I have enjoyed working with the elderly both as a community based carer and in nursing/residential homes, I have experience of working with individuals with dementia and memory loss, sensory loss, stroke, Parkinsons, MS, MND, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours.

I am DBS checked & insured and have Level 2 Diploma (NVQ) in Health & Social Care. I have completed many training courses  and refresh my training regularly. These include Health & Safety, Emergency First Aid, Food Hygeine, Safeguarding Adults, SAfe Administration of Medication, Infection prevention and control, Dementia, Epilepsy, Moving & Handling, Autism Awareness & Positive Behaviour Support.

I am also a qualified Holistic Massage Therapist (Level 4 Dip, MTI) and I am happy to offer hands on therapy to any of my clients at a reduced rate. Sometimes a little hand or foot massage can go a long way to easing tension, allowing you to relax and unwind. After all we all need a little TLC.

*I have received the Covid-19 vaccination, take tests twice weekly and follow all recommendations regards wearing PPE.

Last Updated: 6th August, 2021