Angela Upton
Cork,Ireland
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant with eight years hospital experience in older persons and palliative care.
Experienced in delivering high quality patient care, supporting clinical staff and providing emotional support to patients and families.
Reliable, flexible and skilled in shift work and high pressure environments.
Currently enrolled in the maternity care module, committed to developing skills in maternity services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health care assistant
HSE Skibbereen Community Hospital
Skibbereen, Cork
2017.09 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Supported nursing staff in daily activities, including personal hygiene and mobility assistance.
- Support residents and families with emotional care and reasurrance
- Monitored residents' health status, reporting changes to the nursing team for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of care areas, contributing to a safe environment for residents.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe high quality care
- Maintain accurate patient records and follow care plans and hospital procedures.
Health care assistant
Deerpark nursing home
Bantry, County Cork
2017.07 - 2017.09
- Assisted in providing high-quality care to residents.
- Supported nursing staff by preparing and maintaining patient records accurately.
- Delivered compassionate support to residents during daily living activities.
- Monitored patient well-being and reported changes to appropriate medical personnel.
Cleaner
Liam Doherty at Bluebell house and Gardens
Ballydehob, County Cork
2014.09 - 2016.09
- Cleaned and prepared a large seven bedroom holiday home to a high standard under strict time constraints.
- Managed intensive time-sensitive cleaning schedules to ensure readiness for guest arrivals.
- Maintained attential to detail ensuring all rooms met exceptional hygiene and presentation standards
- Executed tasks autonomously, employing initiative to prioritise responsibilities and resolve issues efficiently.
Retail assistant
Ryans Durrus
Durus
2012.03 - 2015.03
- Assisted customers in locating products and provided recommendations based on individual needs.
- Maintained high standards of merchandising and ensured product displays were visually appealing.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems and handled cash management.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues effectively to enhance overall shopping experience.
- Monitored stock levels and assisted with inventory management to ensure product availability.
Home maker
Caring for my three young children
Durrus cork
2008.01 - 2012.03
- Full time parent to three children
- Provided care, emotional support, supervision, demonstrating patience, compassion and problem solving abilities.
- Developed strong time management organisation and multi-tasking skills
Auxiliary nurse
NHS North Walsham Cottage Hospital
North Walsham, England
2007.03 - 2012.03
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering patient care by monitoring vital signs and reporting changes.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families, ensuring comfort and addressing emotional needs.
- Maintained hygiene standards and equipment, contributing to a safe and clean clinical environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in medical records, facilitating effective communication among staff.
Education
QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills - Healthcare
Rossa College
Skibbereen 2016.09 - 2017.07
NVQ Level 3 - Administration
Paston College
North Walsham, Norfolk 2000.09 - 2002.09
GCSEs - 9 Subjects
North Walsham High School
North Walsham Nofolk 1995.09 - 2000.09
Skills
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Multitasking under pressure
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Patient dignity preservation
- Dementia care training
- Supporting distressed patients
- Supporting family members
- Elderly care
- Palliative Care
- Health assessment and monitoring observations
- Clear communication
- CPR certification
- Patient moving and handling certification
- Infection control procedures
- Mobility assistance
- Empathy and compassion
- Patient advocacy
- Excellent bedside manner
- Patient transporting
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Dementia awareness
- Activities of Daily Living
- End Of Life Care
Affiliations
- Yoga, swiming, walking in nature with my dog, spending time with my family and friends, avid reader.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health care assistant
HSE Skibbereen Community Hospital
2017.09 - Current
Health care assistant
Deerpark nursing home
2017.07 - 2017.09
QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills - Healthcare
Rossa College
2016.09 - 2017.07
Cleaner
Liam Doherty at Bluebell house and Gardens
2014.09 - 2016.09
Retail assistant
Ryans Durrus
2012.03 - 2015.03
Home maker
Caring for my three young children
2008.01 - 2012.03
Auxiliary nurse
NHS North Walsham Cottage Hospital
2007.03 - 2012.03
NVQ Level 3 - Administration
Paston College
2000.09 - 2002.09
GCSEs - 9 Subjects
North Walsham High School
1995.09 - 2000.09