Aideen Atkins
Cork
Summary
Professional with experience interacting with patients daily to deliver top-quality healthcare services. Practiced in recording vital signs and supporting medical staff with various patient care tasks. . Compassionate Health Care Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in patient care, medical terminology understanding, and emergency response readiness. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient support and care coordination. Compassionate Health Care Assistant with background in providing quality patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and medical support tasks. Highlight strengths in patient communication, health education, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through effective teamwork, uplifting patient morale, and streamlining office procedures for efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Cork University Hospital
Cork
11.2010 - 05.2021
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
Domestic Attendant
St Marys Orthopaedic Hospital
Cork
11.1999 - 04.2009
- Adhered to health code regulations while preparing food items.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
- Remained up to date on emergency practices and procedures to guide patrons to safety if necessary.
- Reported required maintenance or repairs to management and maintained supply inventory.
- Cleaned up spills or other messes quickly and safely while adhering to safety procedures.
- Followed infection control procedures including proper handwashing techniques before and after contact with each patient.
Sales Assistant
Roches Stores
Cork
10.1996 - 11.1999
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Managed daily sales floor operations, ensuring optimal customer service and satisfaction.
- Assisted customers in locating products, providing detailed information and recommendations.
- Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
- Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
Accounts Assistant
Hartnett Feheely & Co
Cork
06.1995 - 10.1995
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing necessary journal entries.
- Assisted financial professionals with managing general ledgers and account statements.
Education
Fetac Level 5 - Healthcare Assistant
CUH School of Nursing
Cork03-2007
Leaving Certificate -
North Presenttion Secondary School
Cork06-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Accountant Technician
College of Commerce
CorkSome College (No Degree) - Phelebotomy
Link Healthcare
CorkSkills
- Patient hygiene management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dementia Care
- Emotional Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Palliative Care
- Multitasking
- Patient comfort
- Patient Positioning
- Infection Control
Affiliations
- Gaelic Football with a local Mothers and Others team
- Pilates
- Volunteering as a female liaison officer for a kids' GAA team
- Aqua Aerobics
Accomplishments
- FETAC Level 5
- First Aid
- Cpr
- Phelebotomy certificate
- Manual Handling
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Cork University Hospital
11.2010 - 05.2021
Domestic Attendant
St Marys Orthopaedic Hospital
11.1999 - 04.2009
Sales Assistant
Roches Stores
10.1996 - 11.1999
Accounts Assistant
Hartnett Feheely & Co
06.1995 - 10.1995
Fetac Level 5 - Healthcare Assistant
CUH School of Nursing
Leaving Certificate -
North Presenttion Secondary School
Some College (No Degree) - Accountant Technician
College of Commerce
Some College (No Degree) - Phelebotomy
Link Healthcare
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