Transferable skills learnt from his dental care include listening to and understanding the needs of a client, as well as identifying hazards.
Mr Wade added: It is an honour to be a caregiver, performing a key role that should be looked upon with respect, something which the recent pandemic has highlighted. I am extremely grateful to Home Instead for giving me the opportunity to continue caring for others.”
Clients are supported to live as independently as possible, by caregivers who visit for a minimum of an hour at a time.
Caregivers’ duties are tailored to the needs of individual clients and ranges from companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, night care, personal care, shopping and errands.