Anna Carolina Junqueira de Souza
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing compassionate care to cancer patients, the elderly, and individuals with dementia. Proficient in safeguarding policy compliance, moving and handling techniques, and health assessment and monitoring. Skilled in adapting to patient needs, communicating effectively with dementia patients, and upholding healthcare ethical standards. Demonstrates strong multitasking abilities under pressure, collaborative working skills, and leadership influence to ensure high-quality patient care. Committed to delivering exceptional support while maintaining a focus on dignity and respect for all individuals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Healthcare Assistant and Oncall Coordinator
Applewood Homecare
Dublin, Ireland
2022.08 - Current
- Delivered physiotherapy exercises, promoting improved mobility in patients with physical disabilities.
- Provided companionship for elderly patients, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Managed efficient household tasks such as grocery shopping, laundry and cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
- Handled emergency situations calmly; contacting relevant medical teams efficiently when necessary.
- Administered medication as prescribed to manage health conditions effectively.
- Ensured client comfort by providing direct personal care, including bathing and dressing.
- Handled administrative tasks, freeing up time for senior staff members.
- Enhanced team productivity with efficient delegation of tasks.
Nurse
Santa Casa de Santos
Santos, Brazil
2021.07 - 2022.06
- Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
- Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
- Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
Nurse
Cardiovac Clinic
Santos, Brazil
2019.10 - 2021.06
- Stored and preserved vaccines and other drugs subject to deterioration, reducing product loss.
- Administered vaccines with precision and care.
- Managed immunisation schedules, ensuring timely administration of vaccines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University São Judas Tadeu
Brazil 2015.01 - 2019.07
Postgraduate Diploma - Nursing in Surgical Center
University Estácio de Sá
Brazil 2024.02 - 2024.12
Postgraduate Diploma - Nursing in Urgency and Emergency Care
University Unyleya
Brazil 2025.03 -
Skills
- Experience with cancer patients and elderly
- Safeguarding policy compliance
- Moving and handling
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Dementia care training
- Blood pressure measurement
- Multitasking under pressure
- Adapting to patient needs
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Compassionate care giver
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Collaborative working
- Leadership influence
Languages
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Native
Certification
• Manual Handling & Patient Moving Training (Valid until Aug 2026)
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (HSE)
• Infection Prevention & Control (HSE)
• Palliative Care Needs Assessment – (HSE)
• Children First – Child Protection Training
Accomplishments
Special Merit Award – Applewood Homecare (2025)
Additional Information
EU Work Permit: Stamp 1 as healthcare assistant
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma - Nursing in Urgency and Emergency Care
University Unyleya
2025.03 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Nursing in Surgical Center
University Estácio de Sá
2024.02 - 2024.12
Healthcare Assistant and Oncall Coordinator
Applewood Homecare
2022.08 - Current
Nurse
Santa Casa de Santos
2021.07 - 2022.06
Nurse
Cardiovac Clinic
2019.10 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University São Judas Tadeu
2015.01 - 2019.07