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TAILORED AND FLEXIBLE HOME HELP Hello, I am Paula Taylor and I am passionate about providing support, companionship, non-medical home help and social care to older adults who want to maintain their independence in their own home. Although my services are inclined towards the older generation, I also provide the same services to anyone else who wants help so they can spend their time on more enjoyable pursuits. Making your life better with care. Home Help that simplifies your life. MY SERVICES Available Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. Other times by prior arrangement. I am proud to assist clients ranging from young to old with a variety of home help and social care services. I do not provide personal care. I understand that every client and every case is different. That is why you can create a tailored and flexible service that suits you. ​If you or on behalf of your family member, neighbour or friend feels that I can help, please contact me. My appointments are flexible in length, anything from 2 to 7 hours, and flexible in frequency depending on your needs. I offer one-off, short-term or ongoing arrangements, allowing the older adult and myself to build a strong friendship and give families and friends peace of mind. I invite you to explore the various ways I can support you and your needs or those of your loved ones. * ACTIVITY VISITS Purposeful and meaningful cognitive activities you enjoy. Mental stimulation is essential for good health, particularly for older adults. I would love a chat, a game of cards, a crossword, a jigsaw puzzle or your favourite board game and I can make a perfect cuppa. * COMPANIONSHIP A friendly person who puts you at the centre of everything Whether it’s a sympathetic ear, a bit of IT help, a stroll around the garden or great conversation with a cuppa, I will ensure that elderly people in my community feel supported and cared for. * GARDENING SERVICES Enjoying your garden from inside and outside Enjoy your garden without the hard work. Whether that is grass cutting, general garden maintenance and tidying, clearing paths and driveways, weeding, pruning and leaf collection, I can do these for you. * HOME HELP AND SOCIAL CARE/SUPPORT Helping you maintain your independence in your own home I can either prepare meals or do light cooking. I can deal with administration paperwork. You decide what you want help with. *LAUNDRY Everything from freshly laundered bed linen to tea towels I can change sheets, wash, iron and put everything away, all with a smile and friendly conversation. *LIGHT CLEANING Helping you with cleaning tasks around your home Whether you're looking for a regular weekly or fortnightly cleaning visit, or just a one-off declutter and spring clean. I will have your house sparkling and fresh in no time. * ORGANISE SHOPPING Getting in life's essentials This is ideal for older adults who find themselves less able to go to the shops. For example, while receiving treatment, recovering from an injury or caring for another family member. I can collect your grocery shopping and medication and then unpack it safely in your kitchen. Or help you to set up online shopping and have it delivered whilst I am with you. * TRANSPORT AND TRIPS Navigating to and from places you want or need to be Accompanying you to attend appointments; I can collect you, take you to there, wait with you and return you home afterwards. Or perhaps take you to your favourite social group/event, your favourite beauty spot, we can pop to the local garden centre for a browse, or go to the theatre or cinema. Where do you fancy going? * WELFARE AND REASSURANCE CHECKS Supporting you to stay independent in the comfort of your own home I can visit you or your loved ones to keep them company, help around the house and generally ensure that all is well. This reassuring service is popular with families who live far away from their elderly relatives. It can also be used when regular family, friends or helpers need a break or a holiday. * COMBINATION OF MY SERVICES OR NEED SOMETHING ELSE? Helping you to maintain your independence at home Do you wish for a combination of the services I provide? Or is there something else not detailed here that you would like to have some help with? I am sure all this is possible so let's have a chat about it. I am passionate about making a help and care solution that is created and run by you. I live in Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset and cover the areas of: - BH16 (all) - Upton, Turlin Moor, Lytchett Minster, Lytchett Matravers, Hamworthy - BH18 (all) - Broadstone - BH20 (part) - Wareham, Bere Regis, Bloxworth - BH21 (part) - Colehill, Corfe Mullen, Merley, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne - DT11 (part) - Winterborne Kingston, Anderson, Winterborne Zelston, Almer - Other areas by prior arrangement depending on your requirements, contact me to discuss. I can provide proof of identity. I am registered as self-employed. I hold a Food Safety & Hygiene (Level 2). I have Business Use Car Insurance Certificate. I hold a Safeguarding Adults Certificate (Level 2). I hold Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificates. I hold Self Employed Carers Insurance with Public Liability Insurance £1M. ​All available to view. ​Contact me today so you can create a tailored and flexible home help and social care service that suits you.​ ABOUT ME A caring service with a BIG smile. As a dedicated Home Help, I am devoted to making life easier in and around your home. Founded in 2020, I offer home help services for all, providing a personalised and flexible service in Poole and the surrounding areas. I do my best to provide affordable solutions and take care to respect your privacy and preferences. ​I am blessed to live in the village of Lytchett Matravers, just on the outskirts of Poole with my husband and two teenage children. I love being in the countryside and the tranquillity that comes with it. I love having nature around me, especially the variety of birds visiting my haven of a garden. I grew up in Bear Wood, Poole. Prior to being a Home Help, I spent my career working locally in finance and accounting mainly in solicitors and accountancy practices, a few schools, a care home and some other industries in both assistant and managerial roles. More details about this can be found on my LinkedIn profile. I decided to become a helper in the aftermath of the global Covid-19 pandemic. I saw that there was a real need for help with everyday chores and help to support people to stay independent in their own homes. This also frees up some time for them to spend doing what they really enjoy. I recognised that in order to maintain their independence at home, many older people just need some help with the daily tasks that they may find challenging or tiresome such as cleaning, laundry and gardening. I understand that many adults live too far from their parents or lead busy lives, which makes it difficult for them to provide regular support. I also understand that the older adult wants to spend quality time with their children, rather than asking them to do chores in the precious time they do get. Although my services are inclined towards the older generation, I also provide the same services to new parents and working professionals that may want some help with the chores so they can spend their time, when they are not working, on more enjoyable pursuits. I provide a friendly service with a BIG smile, positivity, compassion, kindness, care and helpfulness. Throughout my life I have been engaged in my local community through volunteering roles such as treasurer, committee member and helper, with The Scout Association and Parish Council to name just a couple. I have pursued many hobbies over the years including knitting, car maintenance, aromatherapy, natural remedies, gardening, reading, cross stitch, home decorating, walking, singing, meditation, Reiki, seeing productions at both the theatre (especially musicals) and amateur dramatic societies, driving, cycling both on road and off road, researching and planning adventures, trips and holidays. I have been fortunate to have visited many foreign locations including Thailand, Sri Lanka, Canada, America and many parts of Europe. I have been fortunate to have had many experiences so I can share the wonder and joy of the world and life with you or your loved one. I am sure we will both have a lot in common with each other. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The minimum time available per Home Help visit is 2 hours. ​Rates depend on location and are from £14 per hour or part thereof, for Monday to Friday visits between 9am and 4pm. Other times by prior arrangement. ​When applicable, such as car trips, the client is to pay for car travelling costs at 0.45 pence per mile, any entrance fees, all car parking fees and any subsistence. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to appointment for no charge. Payment terms are due immediately after services have been supplied. Payment method is by EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) by credit or debit card. By using my services you are deemed to have read, understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions, along with the Privacy and Cookie Policy as detailed on my website: https://paulataylorshomehelp.wixsite.com/pthh CONTACT ME You can create a tailored and flexible home help and social care service that suits you. This way I meet the specific needs of each of my clients every time. ​Available Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. Other times by prior arrangement. I look forward to hearing from you.