Anne Farrell
Galway,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in supporting vulnerable clients and individuals with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other complex needs. Proficient in safeguarding protocols, crisis intervention strategies, and behaviour modification techniques to ensure client safety and well-being. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication administration, nutrition planning, and health checks to promote optimal health outcomes. Adept at activities planning, community integration strategies, and employment facilitation to enhance client independence and quality of life. Committed to maintaining professional boundaries while delivering empathetic support through strength-based practices and advocacy.
Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 23 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Compassionate social work professional with years of experience devising and implementing successful support programmes. Dedicated and driven to deliver positive outcomes for diverse client bases. Meticulous in assessment and monitoring to deliver necessary resources for individualised needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support worker
The Brothers of Charity.
Galway., Ireland.
02.2002 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Care (Disability).
The Open Training College.
Dublin 09.2005 - 11.2008
Skills
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Professional boundaries understanding
- Infection control knowledge
- Empathy for clients
- Nutrition planning competency
- Behaviour modification techniques
- Personal care assistance
- Activities of Daily Living
- Medication Administration
- Care management
- Social care
- Finance management
- Health checks
- Intervention techniques
- Residential housekeeping
- Activities planning
- Health and Safety regulations
- Learning disabilities support
- Outdoor activities organisation
- Disability awareness
- Employment and education facilitation
- Nutrition knowledge
- Quality improvement techniques
- Safeguarding policies
- Clean driving record
- Record-keeping
- Client behaviour management
- Medical appointment management
- Strength-based practice
- Community integration strategies
- Client advocacy
- Disability support
- Autism Spectrum Disorder support
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Safeguarding protocols
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Social Care (Disability).
The Open Training College.
09.2005 - 11.2008
Support worker
The Brothers of Charity.
02.2002 - Current