Damien Peppard

Currently work as a support worker for Muirioa Foundation, based in Mullingar Co Westmeath. Work as a member of a support team for a man in his late thirties who has autism. We provide support so that he can overcome any issues that may arise and assist him to have a independent lifestyle, duties include,

• Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
• Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
• Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
• Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
• Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
• Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
• Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
• Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
• Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.

Worked as a paint and powder coating sprayer for car parts.