Carmel Healy
Rathmore,Co Kerry
Summary
A highly skilled professional with a strong ability to remain calm under pressure and excel in problem-solving. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a talent for team building, fostering collaborative environments. Possesses good observational skills, ensuring thorough analysis and effective decision-making. Other skills would include energetic, enthusiastic and supportive.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
SNA
Dept of Education - Holy Family NS Rathmore
Rathmore, Co Kerry
2024.01 - Current
- Provide tailored support to students with a range of additional needs, including physical, emotional and learning difficulties.
- Collaborated with class teachers and special education teachers to create an inclusive learning environment.
- Assist students with personal care, mobility and classroom participation to promote independence.
- Communicate regularly with parents, staff and MDT to ensure consistent care and support.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Holistic Therapist
self employed (part time)
Rathmore, Co Kerry
2016.06 - Current
- Performing holistic treatments
- maintaining records, business management
- Client observation, empathy and compassion.
- Providing a safe, best practice environment
- Continuous reflective practice
Staff nurse
St John of God's, St mary of the Angels
Beaufort, Co Kerry
2006.02 - 2023.07
- Duties included :
- Medication Management
- Patient care and person- centred care including implementation of care plans based on individual health needs.
- Patient safety
- Quality assurance
- patient advocacy
- Conducting audits of practice
- Delegating appropriately to colleagues
- Policy Implementation
- Monitoring of Patient condition and assessing health status
- Ensuring clear communication amongst all teams
- Facilitating family meetings
- Facilitating patient transfers
- Liaison with MDT Teams
- Continuous Professional Development
Education
QQI Level 6 SNA - Education
Portobello Institute
Dublin 2023.10 - 2023.12
QQI Level 5 SNA - Education
Portobello College
Dublin 2023.06 - 2023.09
MBRS Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course - Holistic Therapy
Una Keeley
Wexford 2022.08 - 2022.10
Reiki level 1, 2, 3, Diploma and Masters (Teacher) - Holistic Therapy
Reiki School Of Ireland
Meath 2020.10 - 2022.05
Neuromuscular Physical Therapist - Holistic Therapy
National Training Centre
Cork 2016.03 - 2017.06
Massage and Reflexology - Holistic Therapy
College of Commerce
Cork 2012.09 - 2014.06
Diploma in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) - Health
University College Cork
Cork 2000.10 - 2005.05
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
- good observational skills
Certification
- First Aid May 2025 - Holy Family NS Rathmore
- First Aid April 2025 - Community First Responders Rathmore
- Safeguarding 3 Training May 2025 - Child Protection Officer - Rathmore Ravens Basketball Club
- Safeguarding 2 Training May 2025 - as above
- Safeguarding 1 Training Nov 2024 - as above
- Children's First Training May 2023
- Manual and Patient Handling June 2022
- Gastroscopy Replacement / Peg Feeding Course April 2022
Affiliations
Have a keen interest in Baking, Art and Gardening, i enjoy these along with attending concerts and quizzes.
Timeline
SNA
Dept of Education - Holy Family NS Rathmore
2024.01 - Current
QQI Level 6 SNA - Education
Portobello Institute
2023.10 - 2023.12
QQI Level 5 SNA - Education
Portobello College
2023.06 - 2023.09
MBRS Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course - Holistic Therapy
Una Keeley
2022.08 - 2022.10
Reiki level 1, 2, 3, Diploma and Masters (Teacher) - Holistic Therapy
Reiki School Of Ireland
2020.10 - 2022.05
Holistic Therapist
self employed (part time)
2016.06 - Current
Neuromuscular Physical Therapist - Holistic Therapy
National Training Centre
2016.03 - 2017.06
Massage and Reflexology - Holistic Therapy
College of Commerce
2012.09 - 2014.06
Staff nurse
St John of God's, St mary of the Angels
2006.02 - 2023.07
Diploma in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) - Health
University College Cork
2000.10 - 2005.05