Jennifer Lynam
Navan,Ireland
Summary
Compassionate and driven professional with proven ability to lead and support teams in high-pressure environments, demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Adept in managing resources and coordinating care plans to ensure well-being and dignity of service users. Eager to make meaningful impact in the lives of people I support.
CORU registered
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Social care leader
Daffodil Care
Kells
11.2024 - Current
- Managed budgets to ensure optimal use of resources.
- Upheld stringent policies, procedures to maintain consistent workplace standards.
- On call duties
- Monthly supervision with staff members.
- Monthly SERG reports.
Full time Activity Facilitator
Praxis Care
Dunboyne, Meath
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Supporting individuals who have complex needs and help them manage their emotions.
- Support them to lean and develop their independence skills which include tasks such as shopping, cleaning, personal care, accessing the community, Budgeting etc
- Keyworking an individual to help them achieve certain goals and putting a plan in place for them to overcome and obstacles.
- Completing monthly service user meetings.
- I also do Relief shifts in a residential house within the company.
Relief social care worker
Three steps
Athboy, Meath
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable children.
- Adhered to safeguarding principles to protect service users from risk.
- Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
- Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
Social Care Worker
Three Steps
Navan, Meath
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked off individual care plans for each client based on their specific requirements.
- Acted as a point of contact between service users, families and external agencies.
- Liaised with other professionals in order to coordinate effective care provision.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress reports.
- Supported service users in developing coping strategies for managing challenging behaviour.
- Keyworking a young person and helping prepare them for leaving care and entering independent living.
Social Care Worker
Positive Care
Kildalkey, Meath
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable individuals in mainstream residential.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
- Worked closely with outside services such as NIAPS and CAHMS in developing and providing support for certain individuals.
- Keyworked and transitioned a young person into independent living by providing them with the support and information they needed.
- Completed live night rosters and Monthly rosters.
Shop assistant
Mace
Wilkinstown, Meath
06.2016 - 03.2021
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Organised stock and checkout area proactively between serving customers to maintain orderly shop floor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies
Institute of Technology Carlow
Carlow11.2019
Level 5 - Special Needs Assisting
Portobello Institute
DublinSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social care leader
Daffodil Care
11.2024 - Current
Relief social care worker
Three steps
08.2023 - 06.2024
Full time Activity Facilitator
Praxis Care
07.2023 - 10.2024
Social Care Worker
Three Steps
07.2022 - 08.2023
Social Care Worker
Positive Care
03.2021 - 07.2022
Shop assistant
Mace
06.2016 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies
Institute of Technology Carlow
Level 5 - Special Needs Assisting
Portobello Institute
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