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Melanie Kehaya

Melanie Kehaya

Dymchurch, Kent

Summary

Accomplished caregiver with extensive experience at various care agencies specializing in personal care assistance and needs assessment. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex care requirements and fostering client well-being. Proven ability to adapt and problem-solve in dynamic environments, ensuring safety compliance and effective communication.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Live-In Caregiver

Spring Care PAS
09.2024 - Current

I returned to my previous employer as a live-in carer after having a rest after my mother’s passing.

Unpaid Carer to My Mother

Unpaid Carer
02.2020 - 12.2023

I dedicated myself to full-time caregiving for my mother, who required round-the-clock assistance, in order to avoid her placement in a care facility. She had high complex needs.

Live-In Caregiver

Spring Care PAS
01.2015 - 02.2020

During my tenure with the agency, I was primarily dedicated to providing care to clients with medium to high needs. Most of the placements were on a long term basis.

Live-In Caregiver

Mears Care Agency
11.2009 - 01.2015

During my tenure with the agency, I was primarily dedicated to providing care to a gentleman coping with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Additionally, I undertook short-term assignments supporting individuals, mainly with high complex needs.

Live-In Caregiver

Christies Care Agency
10.2006 - 10.2009

Throughout my time at this company, I accrued a wealth of experience catering to clientele with varying degrees of needs, initially focusing on those with low to moderate requirements. However, my role gradually transitioned to primarily supporting individuals with higher care needs.

Housekeeping and Waitressing

Various
03.2003 - 10.2006

Performed diverse responsibilities encompassing hotel, restaurant, and bar operations, alongside managing the housekeeping department at a prestigious luxury hotel in Guernsey in the role of Housekeeping Manager. Areas employed included Cornwall and Dorset.

Housekeeping Room Attendant and Supervisor

Bosman International Services
04.1993 - 03.2003

Commenced as a chambermaid and progressed to the role of Housekeeping Supervisor.

Kibbutz Revivim and Various Work Placements

Various
04.1992 - 04.1993

I held multiple positions in Eilat, South Israel for the majority of my tenure including housekeeping and working in a laundry. Additionally, I had the enriching experience of integrating into the kibbutz community voluntarily.

Education

Microsoft Software Course - ITQ2

Remote Study
04-2014

6 O-Levels Achieved -

Southlands Comprehensive School
New Romney, Kent
07-1982

Skills

  • Dementia
  • Cancer
  • Motor Neuron Disease
  • Strokes
  • Parkinson's
  • Wheelchair users
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Learning disabilities
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Hearing impairment
  • Brain damage
  • Visually impaired
  • Frailty
  • Neurofibromatosis management
  • Dwarfism
  • Diabeties

Interests and hobbies

Passionate about travel, I cherish the opportunity to explore diverse cultures, religions, and philosophies whenever possible. I consider travel to be the most enriching form of education, offering insights into various lifestyles and fostering personal growth. Open to new experiences, even those less favorable, as integral to life's learning journey. My interests extend to spirituality, ancient civilizations, world mysteries, psychic phenomena, cryptocurrency, cooking, animal welfare and AI art all of which keep my mind engaged and stimulated. 

Timeline

Live-In Caregiver

Spring Care PAS
09.2024 - Current

Unpaid Carer to My Mother

Unpaid Carer
02.2020 - 12.2023

Live-In Caregiver

Spring Care PAS
01.2015 - 02.2020

Live-In Caregiver

Mears Care Agency
11.2009 - 01.2015

Live-In Caregiver

Christies Care Agency
10.2006 - 10.2009

Housekeeping and Waitressing

Various
03.2003 - 10.2006

Housekeeping Room Attendant and Supervisor

Bosman International Services
04.1993 - 03.2003

Kibbutz Revivim and Various Work Placements

Various
04.1992 - 04.1993

Microsoft Software Course - ITQ2

Remote Study

6 O-Levels Achieved -

Southlands Comprehensive School
Melanie Kehaya