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Claire Coyne

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Claire Coyne

Summary

Compassionate Health Care Assistant with extensive experience at Leopardstown Park Hospital, skilled in patient observation and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety while supporting residents' daily living activities.

Professional with significant experience in healthcare support, prepared to contribute effectively to patient care services. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining medical records. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering reliable, high-quality care. Skilled in communication, empathy, and time management, essential for providing compassionate and efficient support.

Experienced with providing compassionate patient care and support. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance patient well-being. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and collaborative teamwork.

Diligent Health care Assistant with strong background in patient care and support. Assisted in daily activities and medical needs, ensuring comfort and safety. Demonstrated excellent communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Leopardstown Park Hospital

Health Care Assistant
07.2017 - Current

Job overview

I Assist Residents with activities of daily living by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.

  • Assist residents with personal hygiene, physical comfort by respostioninng them in rheir beds chairs through out my working day, i assist those the need assistance with eating their meals and drinking,fluids to ensure they stay hydrated and well and their mobility by encouraging independence with the use of relevant equipment that suits their indiviual needs all whilst observing and reporting specific changes.
  • I Participate in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
  • Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.

Nurse On Call

Healthcare Assistant /Carer
02.2009 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
  • Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.

Nurse On Call

Receptionist
10.2008 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Answered promptly and directed incoming calls to correct bookers
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Filed nurses training certificates
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Dublin Business School

Office Assistant
06.2008 - 09.2008

Job overview

  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
  • Also did note requisitions requested by students who for whatever reason where absent from lectures and posted out the rlevant class notes to them on request

Edenderry Credit Union

Cashier/Teller
09.2007 - 06.2008

Job overview

  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash transactions with excellent accuracy levels to ensure my tally at the end of the day was accurate
  • scanned and photocopied documentation required for opening accounts and for loans into the system as required
  • Worked on a saturday whilst attending college and more during college holidays when required to do so in a quick and efficient manner
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.

Education

Irish Heart Foundation & American Heart Association
Dublin

Train The Trainer CPR Instructor from Train The Trainer CPR Instructor
08-2022

Galligans Beauty School
Dublin

from Beauty Specialist Course Itec And Cibtac
07-2016

Skillnet in Royal Marine Hotel Dunloaghaire Dublin
Dublin, Ireland

No Degree from QQI Healthcare Support /Fetac Level 5
12-2015

Griffith College Dublin
South Circular Road Dublin

Bachelor of Arts from Business Studies Hetac Level 8
07-2011

University Overview

Overall grade 2.2

Athlone Institute of Technology
Athlone, Ireland

Bachelors of Business Studies Hetac Level 7 from Business Studies
10-2007

Foras Computer Training
Mullingar, Ireland

Secretarial Dimploma from Pitman Secretarial Dimploma
09-2007

Athlone Institute of Technology
Athlone County Westmeath

Bachelor of Business Degree Hetac Level 7 from Busines Studies
09-2004

University Overview

Distinction

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Health education
  • Patient observation
  • Patient assessments
  • Emergency response
  • Professionalism
  • Emotional support
  • Patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Transporting patients
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Patient positioning
  • Patient-focused care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Patient relationship building
  • Case management
  • Activities of daily living ADL support
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Patient safety management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Decision-making
  • Vital signs monitoring

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Leopardstown Park Hospital
07.2017 - Current

Healthcare Assistant /Carer

Nurse On Call
02.2009 - 07.2017

Receptionist

Nurse On Call
10.2008 - 01.2009

Office Assistant

Dublin Business School
06.2008 - 09.2008

Cashier/Teller

Edenderry Credit Union
09.2007 - 06.2008

Irish Heart Foundation & American Heart Association

Train The Trainer CPR Instructor from Train The Trainer CPR Instructor

Galligans Beauty School

from Beauty Specialist Course Itec And Cibtac

Skillnet in Royal Marine Hotel Dunloaghaire Dublin

No Degree from QQI Healthcare Support /Fetac Level 5

Griffith College Dublin

Bachelor of Arts from Business Studies Hetac Level 8

Athlone Institute of Technology

Bachelors of Business Studies Hetac Level 7 from Business Studies

Foras Computer Training

Secretarial Dimploma from Pitman Secretarial Dimploma

Athlone Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Business Degree Hetac Level 7 from Busines Studies
Claire Coyne