A deep respect for the elderly

Brought up in Zimbabwe, Nomore Marinda was raised by his grandmother after being orphaned at the age of 12. It instilled in him a deep respect for the elderly and for those who help their fellow man.
“After my parents died I was raised by my grandmother and also helped by others,” said Nomore.
“Now I am always touched when I see someone trying to help others, it’s what led me to join the care sector.”
Originally Nomore worked as a teacher and then in a bank but with the Zimbabwe economy struggling he was laid off and tried spells in retail and transport.
He then became a nurse aid, working in a large hospital near Harare gaining experience caring for people with a wide range of conditions.
“Working with people has always been part of me and I enjoy it whether they are elderly or children,” said Nomore.
“There were a lot of adverts for care workers in the UK and the situation in Zimbabwe was deteriorating so I thought I would try working abroad,” he said.
“I’m glad I did. I enjoy my job very much, Caremark is home, they are a good company to work for and embrace workers from all around the globe.”
Nomore, 43, works 40 hours a week with Caremark Leeds Bradford, helping people to stay living in their own homes.
He works both as a single, providing a wide range of support including washing, dressing, meal preparation, domestic tasks, help with medication and personal care and also in a double team, where people need help to be lifted in and out of bed or turned to ensure a good night’s sleep.
“Being raised by my grandmother I have learned how to get on with elderly people,” said Nomore.
“They are amazing, have a lot of experience of life and a way of telling you how they want things done. The key to the job is patience, empathy and to have care in your heart.”