Aisling Sugrue
Tralee,Ireland
Summary
Compassionate Social Care Worker with 10 years of experience within residential adult services. Enabling positive recovery for service users and families through [Action] and [Action]. [Area of certification] qualified.
Compassionate [Job Title] experienced developing bespoke support plans for vulnerable individuals. Quickly builds rapport with service users to optimise assessments, interventions and programme outcomes. Specialises in [Area of expertise] work.
Hard-working [Job Title] with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Ashborough Lodge Nursing Home
Milltown
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
Relief SNA
Spa National School
Spa
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to support emotional and mental wellbeing of students.
- Supported children with physical disabilities during lunchtimes and breaks, promoting social inclusion amongst peers.
- Utilised assistive technology tools to facilitate effective communication between hearing-impaired students and others.
Student on Placement
St. John of God Services
Tralee
- Gained valuable team working experience by participating in multiple group projects.
- Provided personal grooming assistance to enhance self-esteem and dignity of clients,.
- Encouraged participation in recreational activities, boosting morale and happiness levels amongst residents.
Student on Placement
Kerry Parents and Friends Association
Tralee
- Gained valuable team working experience by participating in multiple group projects.
- Assisted in daily tasks, improving client independence and confidence.
- Provided personal grooming assistance to enhance self-esteem and dignity of clients,.
Social care worker
kerry Parents and Friends
Tralee, Co Kerry
2016.07 - Current
- Helped serve meals and aid with eating when necessary, promoting healthy nutrition amongst clients,.
- Ensured safety regulations were met for the well-being of clients.
- Handled emergencies calmly and efficiently, minimising potential risks to client health.
- Offered emotional support to families, easing their stress during difficult times.
- Encouraged participation in recreational activities, boosting morale and happiness levels amongst residents.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive service delivery to clients.
- Monitored physical conditions of clients, promptly reporting changes to medical personnel.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during relocations ensuring minimal disruption for the individual involved.
- Improved client quality of life by providing compassionate and professional care.
- Provided active listening to clients, enhancing their overall mental health.
- Devised personalised care plans by coordinating with other team members for optimal outcomes.
- Supported medication administration as per physician's orders ensuring optimal health management,.
- Provided personal grooming assistance to enhance self-esteem and dignity of clients,.
- Facilitated group activities to encourage social interaction among residents.
Education
Level 7 - Applied Social Studies
Institute of Technology Tralee
Tralee, Co. Kerry 2011.09 - current/2014
FETAC Level 6 - Special Needs Assistant Studies
2013.01 - 2014.01
FETAC Level 5 - Pre-Nursing Studies
2012.01 - 2013.01
Secondary Education - undefined
Mounthawk Secondary School
Tralee, Co. Kerry 2005.01 - 2010.01
Primary Education - undefined
Spa National School
Spa, Co. Kerry 1997.01 - 2005.01
Skills
- Dementia care experience
- Healthcare software use
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Efficient time management
- Residential support
- Patient confidentiality respect
- Dementia care training
- Care plan administration
- Problem behaviour analysis
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance
- Adult safeguarding protocols
- Dementia care
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Meal preparation
- First Aid trained
- Residential facilities housekeeping
- Elderly patient medication administration
- Compassionate communication
- Community engagement activities planning
- Community integration strategies
- Health and Safety regulations
- Support planning
Referees
- Miriam, Harty, 066-7123456, Ashborough Lodge Nursing Home, Milltown, Co. Kerry
- Peter, Linehan, Principal, 066-7136618, Spa National School, Spa, Co. Kerry
Hobbies and Interests
I have a keen interest in football and enjoy attending matches at local and inter-county level., I like listening to music., I also enjoy horse riding and have taken part in many competitions., I would consider myself possessing good communicating and listening skills.
Accomplishments
- Fundraised for various charities such as MS Ireland and various local services while both in primary and secondary school.
- Mentor in the local riding school during camps taking part in the mentoring programme they ran for several years.
- Received a diligence award for overall hard work and commitment while in my final year at Mercy Mounthawk School.
- Served as a mentor while in my final year of secondary school to first year students.
- Recently took part in APA classes which allowed me to work with people with disabilities.
- APA classes also allowed me to take part in Halliwick classes in order to teach them to swim using a ten step programme.
- Completed Suicide Prevention Awareness Course.
- Certified in patient moving and handling.
- Certified in Occupational First Aid.
- Numerous swallowing and dysphagia courses completed.
- Certified in CPR and use of AED.
Disclaimer
Signed: Aisling Sugrue Date: 27/01/2016
Affiliations
- gym
- DIY
Timeline
Social care worker
kerry Parents and Friends
2016.07 - Current
FETAC Level 6 - Special Needs Assistant Studies
2013.01 - 2014.01
FETAC Level 5 - Pre-Nursing Studies
2012.01 - 2013.01
Level 7 - Applied Social Studies
Institute of Technology Tralee
2011.09 - current/2014
Secondary Education - undefined
Mounthawk Secondary School
2005.01 - 2010.01
Primary Education - undefined
Spa National School
1997.01 - 2005.01
Health Care Assistant
Ashborough Lodge Nursing Home
Relief SNA
Spa National School
Student on Placement
St. John of God Services
Student on Placement
Kerry Parents and Friends Association