Amy O Connor
Newbridge,Co Kildare
Summary
Enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassion, accessible support. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. Eager to learn new skills, reliable and trustworthy
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Social care assistant (Residential)
KARE
Calverstown, Co Kildare
06.2023 - Current
- Observed and documented vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities for monitoring.
- Encouraged community inclusion by supporting social activities, attending local support groups and events.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, consistently promoting comfort, dignity and respect.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities to facilitate independent living.
- Transported service users to appointments and completed errands.
- Prepared and served meals for service users, strictly following prescribed dietary orders, also supported service users to independently choice their meals for the week and to provide independence to cook their own meals
Social care assistant (Day Service)
KARE
Newbridge, County Kildare
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Adapted communication to enhance understanding of non-verbal Service users i.e. Social stories, PECs
- Encouraged community inclusion by supporting social activities, attending local support groups and events within the organization and outside the organization
- Facilitated regular activities to fully engage service users i.e. art classes, Bingo, group games and exercising
- Talked and actively listened to service users to nurture trusted relationships.
- Supported Service Users to prepare their own lunches independently, giving patience and clear direction
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults
Home health care assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
Newbridge, Kildare
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
- Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
- Assisted clients with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
Care assistant
Camphill
Kilcullen, Co Kildare
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Worked alongside tutors of the training program for young adults with learning disabilities
- Facilitated art classes where service users explored new ways to create and express emotion through different art forms
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- went on a group trip down the country where I supported service users with activities, money management and personal care during our stay
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person -
Home Instead
Newbridge Co Kildare 02.2019 - 03.2019
QQI Level 5 Care Skills -
Home Instead
Newbridge Co Kildare 02.2019 - 03.2019
Level 5 Award Intellectual Disability Practice -
KARE
Newbridge Co Kildare 05.2017 - 04.2018
Level 6 Early Childhood care and Education -
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Dunboyne, Meath 08.2014 - 06.2015
Level 5 Art Craft and Design -
Carlow Institute of Further Education
Carlow, County Carlow 09.2010 - 06.2011
Level 5 Childcare and Social Studies -
St Conleth's Vocational School
Newbridge Co Kildare 08.2008 - 05.2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Clean driving record
- patience
- caring and compassionate
- Community inclusion
- Positive behaviour support
- Safeguarding knowledge
Timeline
Social care assistant (Residential)
KARE
06.2023 - Current
Social care assistant (Day Service)
KARE
09.2021 - 05.2023
Home health care assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
03.2019 - 03.2021
QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person -
Home Instead
02.2019 - 03.2019
QQI Level 5 Care Skills -
Home Instead
02.2019 - 03.2019
Level 5 Award Intellectual Disability Practice -
KARE
05.2017 - 04.2018
Care assistant
Camphill
08.2016 - 06.2017
Level 6 Early Childhood care and Education -
Dunboyne College of Further Education
08.2014 - 06.2015
Level 5 Art Craft and Design -
Carlow Institute of Further Education
09.2010 - 06.2011
Level 5 Childcare and Social Studies -
St Conleth's Vocational School
08.2008 - 05.2009