Sonja Langweg
London,London
Summary
Experienced care professional specializing in client-led personal assistance (including driving, full license).
Experience with disability support, dementia care, as well as experience with autism spectrum, in particular children. Proven ability to communicate effectively and adapt to diverse client needs. Skilled in assistive technology, manual handling, and multilingual support. Focused on enhancing individual quality of life through tailored care plans and innovative strategies. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Full-time Mother
Myself
London, England
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Relocated to UK, facilitating son's integration into mainstream primary school and organising daily extracurricular activities.
Part-time Personal Care Assistant
Private Client
St Girons, Ariege, France
10.2020 - 03.2025
- Assisted British client abroad with progressive MS with daily living activities, including household chores, sports, social engagements, and language-support, generally adjusting to life in a new country and overall improving lifestyle quality.
Full-time Mother
Myself
London, England
11.2013 - 10.2020
- Full-time mother since the birth of my son 01/2014
Part-time Freelance Translator / Temp. Agency Work
Language Matters
London
06.2010 - 11.2013
- Bi-lingual (German-English) B2B-projects
- Translation and Proof-Reading (medical and financial), liaised with foreign clients to facilitate better understanding. and validated document accuracy with thorough proofreading skills.
- Delivered assignments within strict deadlines, demonstrating excellent time management skills.
Part-time Personal Care Assistant (Live-in)
Private Client
London
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Supported young adult client with Down-Syndrome in daily living. Preparing meals according to dietary requirements, maintaining good nutrition.
- Assisted client with daily living activities such as theatre courses and social engagements to improve their lifestyle quality.
- Encouraged light exercise routines where possible for overall health improvement.
- Managed laundry and housekeeping for hygiene maintenance
Researcher
KAE: Marketing Intelligence
London
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Conducted qualitative research through in-person interviews with industry leaders. delivering insightful reports to support executive decision-making processes.
- Curated high-quality datasets to enable accurate trend analysis.
- Presented findings in professional PowerPoint presentations for consultancy assignments.
Professional Live-In Carer
Clarina Careforce
Guildford, Surrey
12.2008 - 08.2009
- Administered medication, provided personal care, managed client finances, organised and accompanied clients to social activities, enhancing their social engagement.
- Prepared nutritious meals, contributing to overall health improvement and provided companionship by engaging in stimulating conversations and activities.
Researcher
KAE: Marketing Intelligence
London
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Temporary bilingual role as financial research consultant specialising in German credit market.
- Delivered detailed reports summarising research findings to key stakeholders.
Professional Live-In Carer
Clarina Careforce
Guildford, Surrey
08.2008 - 10.2008
- Personal care, managing client’s finances, home help, administering medication, organising and accompanying clients to social activities, engaging in social interaction depending on clients needs/preferences/abilities
- Assisted with personal grooming to maintain dignity and self-esteem of client.
- Maintained clean living environment for promoting hygiene and safety.
- Provided night-time support when needed, ensuring restful sleep for clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals, contributing to overall health improvement.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Prevented accidents and falls by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of service user homes.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Completed shopping whilst responsibly managing budget.
- Delivered toileting support for clients with mobility issues.
- Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
- Operated bed hoists and transfer boards to assist patients with daily routines.
- Produced weekly patient progress reports, enabling appropriate reviews and amendments to care plans.
Freelance Medical Translator/Researcher
Various Private and Businesses
London, England
07.2005 - 08.2008
- Bilingual qualitative Researcher (German/English)
- Translation of research reports, interviews incl. audio-transcription, product profiles, questionnaires, business correspondence etc.
- Produced detailed reports to present key research findings and undertook fieldwork activities, gaining hands-on market insights.
- Kept abreast with latest medical developments for accurate translation of novel concepts and terminologies and studied language vocabulary, cultural background and environment-specific terms to develop and maintain advanced linguistic abilities.
Freelance Massage Therapist
Self-employed
London, England
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Sports/Holistic Massage Therapist in private and corporate settings
- Promoted overall health practices, influencing positive lifestyle changes amongst clients.
- Provided education on stretches and exercises, contributing to client's long-term health improvement.
Senior Healthcare Researcher
All Global Ltd
London, UK
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Executed translation of research reports, questionnaires, and business correspondence.
- Provided simultaneous translation during in-person and video conferences
- Conducted qualitative medical market research in both German and English for diverse audiences.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team members for effective project coordination.
Bilingual Market Researcher
Language Matters
London, UK
09.2002 - 12.2003
- Bilingual Telephone Interviewer
- Conducted B2B, and consumer market research interviews in German and English for improved product development.
- Data entry,
- Translation (German/English)
- Conducted customer surveys
- Collected consumer demographics data with detailed survey administration.
- Used cold calling techniques to garner maximum information from phone interviews.
Market Researcher
CWS Research
London, UK
01.2002 - 08.2003
- Telephone Interviewer
- Conducted customer surveys for improved product development.
Live-In Care Worker
Private
Berlin
07.2000 - 07.2001
- Provided personal care and assistance at home to widowed elderly man and enhance well-being.
- Supervised medication schedules for consistent adherence.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and social activities, reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Pushbike Courier
Cyclone Ltd
London, UK
01.1999 - 06.2000
- Ensured punctual delivery of banking and legal documents, safe and reliable distribution of currency and media hardcopy
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team for seamless operations. and ensured customer satisfaction with timely and courteous parcel deliveries.
Various PT Student Jobs
Villanova University Pennsylvania, USA and Various
Cologne, Germany
10.1994 - 06.1998
- Social-Historical Research Project (Villanova University, Penn., USA),demonstrated professional attitude towards handling sensitive/non-public data
- One-to-One homework assistant for children and young adults with learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder
Education
ITEC-Diplomas - Sports Massage, Holistic Massage, Indian Head Massage, On-Site Massage & Stress Management, Fitness Instructor
City Lit College For Adult Education
09.2005 - 02.2008
Contemporary Media Practice - History and Theory of the Media
Westminster University
09.2001 - 07.2002
Foundation Course - Multi Media Studies
City And Islington College
09.2000 - 07.2001
High School Diploma - Sociology, Linguistics/Modern Literature and History
University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany 01.1994 - 01.1998
Abitur - Business Studies, English, Social Science With History, Mathematics
Collegschule Modemannstrasse
Cologne, Germany06.1994
Skills
- Professional and caring attitude
- Effective communication skills
- Adaptability to client needs
- Calmness under pressure
- Compassionate empathy
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving
- Multilingual proficiency
- Sensitivity to diversity
- Manual handling expertise
- Dementia care specialization
- Assistive technology usage
- Disability support experience
- Care plan familiarity
- Understanding of autism spectrum
- Respectful demeanour
Languages
German
Native
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Personal Information
Hobbies: Cycling, Literature, Movies, Complementary Therapies, Live Music, B&W Photography
Affiliations
- World Music, literature, outdoor activities, community activities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Full-time Mother
Myself
03.2025 - 08.2025
Part-time Personal Care Assistant
Private Client
10.2020 - 03.2025
Full-time Mother
Myself
11.2013 - 10.2020
Part-time Freelance Translator / Temp. Agency Work
Language Matters
06.2010 - 11.2013
Part-time Personal Care Assistant (Live-in)
Private Client
06.2010 - 09.2013
Researcher
KAE: Marketing Intelligence
09.2009 - 12.2009
Professional Live-In Carer
Clarina Careforce
12.2008 - 08.2009
Researcher
KAE: Marketing Intelligence
10.2008 - 12.2008
Professional Live-In Carer
Clarina Careforce
08.2008 - 10.2008
Freelance Massage Therapist
Self-employed
08.2006 - 01.2008
ITEC-Diplomas - Sports Massage, Holistic Massage, Indian Head Massage, On-Site Massage & Stress Management, Fitness Instructor
City Lit College For Adult Education
09.2005 - 02.2008
Freelance Medical Translator/Researcher
Various Private and Businesses
07.2005 - 08.2008
Senior Healthcare Researcher
All Global Ltd
01.2004 - 06.2005
Bilingual Market Researcher
Language Matters
09.2002 - 12.2003
Market Researcher
CWS Research
01.2002 - 08.2003
Contemporary Media Practice - History and Theory of the Media
Westminster University
09.2001 - 07.2002
Foundation Course - Multi Media Studies
City And Islington College
09.2000 - 07.2001
Live-In Care Worker
Private
07.2000 - 07.2001
Pushbike Courier
Cyclone Ltd
01.1999 - 06.2000
Various PT Student Jobs
Villanova University Pennsylvania, USA and Various
10.1994 - 06.1998
High School Diploma - Sociology, Linguistics/Modern Literature and History
University of Cologne
01.1994 - 01.1998
Abitur - Business Studies, English, Social Science With History, Mathematics
Collegschule Modemannstrasse
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