Welcome to the caregiver spotlight blog for Dina Gostling, a dedicated caregiver who works for Visiting Angels Central Surrey. This blog aims to shine a light on the incredible work that caregivers like Dina do every day to support and care for their clients. Caregiving is a challenging but rewarding job that often goes unnoticed, and we want to change that. In this blog, we will share Dina’s experiences as a caregiver, her insights and tips for others in the field. We hope that this blog will inspire others to appreciate and recognize the hard work and compassion of caregivers.
How long have you been working in care?
I have been working as a caregiver for over 25 years.
What do you enjoy the most about being a caregiver?
I enjoy making a difference in someone’s life and caring for my clients is a deeply fulfilling experience, especially when you see the positive impact your actions have on the clients I look after.
What does your day look like?
The typical day for a carer can vary depending on the needs of the clients, and my daily tasks can include helping clients get out of bed, dressed, and ready for the day, preparing meals and ensuring that clients have access to adequate nutrition and hydration throughout the day, Medication management, cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping, Spending time with clients, engaging in conversation, and providing companionship.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy spending time with friends and family and walking my dog.
What advice would you give to somebody considering joining us as a Caregiver?
The company puts carers first and has provided me with a career progression opportunity.
Being a Visiting Angel is an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life and it’s a rewarding job. If you have a passion and a love for care this is the place to be.
If you see yourself as someone who wants to make a difference in a person’s life.
You can be our next Angel you can Visit our care jobs board Here