Joannie Chidgey

Compassionate and dedicated carer with over 20 years of experience supporting elderly and vulnerable individuals with complex medical needs. Skilled in personal care, medication management, diabetic care, mobility support, household management, and emotional support. Committed to maintaining dignity, comfort, cleanliness, and a high quality of life for those in my care, including end-of-life care.

Full-Time Personal Assistant & Family Carer - Self-employed - Manchester

(2003-01 - 2026-03)

Provided full-time care and support for both parents with serious long-term health conditions.

• Personal care and hygiene support
• Administering medications and diabetic injections
• Cooking nutritious meals
• Cleaning and maintaining a safe home environment
• Attending and arranging doctors' and hospital appointments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with mobility and daily living needs
• Ensuring comfort, dignity, and good quality of life at all times
• Shopping for household and personal needs when required
• Full-time care for mother after she became bed bound in 2020
• End-of-life care and ongoing support throughout serious illness

Full-Time Personal Assistant & Family Carer - Mother's Care - Self-employed - Manchester

(2020-01 - 2026-03)

Supported mother following a subarachnoid brain haemorrhage which left her disabled. Later cared for her through vascular dementia, remaining her sole carer until her passing in March 2026.

Full-Time Personal Assistant & Family Carer - Father's Care - Self-employed - Manchester

(2003-01 - 2025-01)

Provided similar full-time care and support for father who suffered from diabetes, kidney failure, and a leaking heart valve until his passing in January 2025.

• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Mobility assistance

Community Carer - Prime Care - Community

(2001-01 - 2003-12)

Provided care and support within the community for elderly and vulnerable clients.

• Personal care
• Assisting with daily living activities
• Meal preparation
• Medication support
• Cleaning and household duties
• Picking up shopping and pensions for clients
• Providing companionship and emotional reassurance

Homemaker & Full-Time Parent - Self-employed - Manchester

(1990-01 - 2000-12)

Managed a busy family home while raising and caring for five children. Developed strong organisational, communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills through managing a large household.

• Household management
• Budgeting
• Meal preparation
• Cleaning
• Organising family schedules
• Providing full-time care and support for the family