Testimonials

When I did some work for you Carmen, you struck me as a very caring person – you showed a real passion for what you were doing. Years later, after I moved away from Christchurch, I needed someone to spend time with my dear friend after she had to go into care. I thought of you immediately. My friend suffers from dementia and most of the time speaks a garbled foreign language, but you still form a bond and are a special friend to her. You sort out her drawers, get her ready to go out, you go shopping with her and label her new clothes for her. You take her out for coffees, walks (different place every time), sing along with her to rock n roll songs in the car (which she just loves) and settle her back in when you get home. I wish I could be there with her more often myself but knowing that you are there doing this for her, plus the girly things you do together, gives me peace of mind and makes me incredibly grateful. Thank you so much Carmen, from the bottom of my heart. Oh, and the monthly reports are also very much appreciated and put a smile on my face.

-ToineX

It is my pleasure to be able to recommend Carmen Frame to you. I have known Carmen for over 10 years and during that time she has been employed by myself in an Advocacy/supportive care role. ln her work with clients, I have always found Carmen to be reliable and trustworthy as well as being a conscientious advocate for those she supports. She is well organised and an excellent communicator who not only completes her client work with warmth and care but also manages her administrative work with efficiency and reliability. She is also a good team player and approaches lssues with maturity and insight. She is responsible and can be trusted to work under pressure if necessary. Carmen would be an asset to any business or organisation and I highly recommend her.

-Mary E Fraser

Carmen is an absolute gem!
My Mum is very fortunate to have Carmen provide in home support to enable her to remain safely at home with respect, dignity, joy and
hope.
Carmen uses her initiative and takes Mum out on interesting outings and also sees that her immediate care needs are attended to. This
includes all personal cares, mobility assistance, shopping, clothing, meal preparation, appointments, house hold duties and welcoming
and supporting visitors to the home. She also takes extra care to communicate openly with the family about any needs or just things
to share and chat about.
When Carmen is with Mum the family can relax and take time out knowing that Mum is having a wonderful high quality time with Carmen.
Carmen’s cheerful, warm, empathetic and very caring personality makes her a delight to have assisting. At times, her sister Ruth also
assists her. Ruth also provides outstanding friendly, kind and supportive care.

-Penny