Donna – Care Assistant

Donna joined Caremark as a cleaner in 2016, initially working on a part-time basis to see if it would be a job she liked. She explains:

“Many of the people I cleaned for were elderly and I would often, at my own choice, help them with little care needs.

“I wanted then to see if care was for me but very quickly after joining Caremark I knew it definitely was. There’s great flexibility at Caremark so you can work as much, or as little, as you like, but I absolutely love what I do.

“If you have a caring side, it’s definitely the job for you and knowing what you are doing is helping someone remain at home is so rewarding. One of the nicest sides to the job is getting to know people and providing companionship.

“I am known as the singing carer because I always come into homes singing and it makes people happy. I can’t think of anything better than that!”

Donna, 49, has three grown-up children and recently became a ‘Nana’. As well as enjoying spending time with her grandchild, she regularly goes out for meals or the cinema – just two of her favourite pastimes, other than caring of course!