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Edel Byron

Collooney,Ireland

Summary

Experienced Care Assistant with a strong background in elderly care, including end-of-life sensitivity and dementia care training. Proven ability to handle distressed patients and support family members, while proficiently managing healthcare software and adhering to NHS policies. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, multitasking under pressure, and providing exceptional service in various healthcare settings. Adept at administrative duties within a busy secondary school principal’s office and Sligo General Hospital, showcasing flexibility and reliability. Career goal: To continue delivering compassionate care and support within the healthcare sector.

Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.

Flexible Health Care Assistant with [Number] years of experience. Improves health outcomes and quality of life through meticulous service provision. Delivers attentive and compassionate care. Skilled in phlebotomy and ECGs.

Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HealthCare Assistant and Community Worker

Mowlam Nursing Home
Ballytivnan, Co. Sligo
2016.12 - 2026.02
  • Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
  • Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
  • Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
  • Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
  • Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
  • Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.

Care Assistant and Community worker

Cheshire Ireland
Co. Sligo
2016.01 - 2016.12

Care Assistant and Community Worker

TTM Healthcare
Ennis, Co. Clare
2015.03 - 2016.06

Sales and Account Clerk

Fastcom Broadband
Co. Sligo
2010.03 - 2011.06

Principal’s Personal Assistant and Accounts Clerk

Summerhill College
Co. Sligo
2003.03 - 2010.02

Administrative work and Patients charts

Sligo General Hospital
Co. Sligo
2001.06 - 2003.03

Office Administrator and Book Keeping

Joyce Building Construction
Westport, Co. Mayo
1999.01 - 2001.06

Office administrator and Book Keeper

Carrabine Joinery
Ballina, Co. Mayo
1995.03 - 1998.12

Education

FETAC Level 5 - Community Health Services

MSLETB
Sligo
2012.01 - 2014.01

Skills

  • Care Assistant and working in the community in Mowlam Nursing Home
  • Caring and living with elderly family relative for many years
  • Articulate and experienced with communicating with people at all levels and providing an excellent service to all my clients
  • Proven to be a quick learner, showing flexibility and reliability in all my roles to date
  • Dealing with many different types of Accounts and Administrative duties and queries in a busy Secondary School Principal’s office
  • Dealing with patient's chart and telephone queries in Sligo General Hospital
  • Carrying out general administration work and aiding nurses and doctors
  • End-Of-Life care sensitivity
  • Dementia care training
  • Handling distressed patients
  • Knowledge of nhs policies
  • Healthcare software proficiency
  • Supporting family members
  • Communicating with dementia patients
  • Multitasking under pressure

Timeline

HealthCare Assistant and Community Worker

Mowlam Nursing Home
2016.12 - 2026.02

Care Assistant and Community worker

Cheshire Ireland
2016.01 - 2016.12

Care Assistant and Community Worker

TTM Healthcare
2015.03 - 2016.06

FETAC Level 5 - Community Health Services

MSLETB
2012.01 - 2014.01

Sales and Account Clerk

Fastcom Broadband
2010.03 - 2011.06

Principal’s Personal Assistant and Accounts Clerk

Summerhill College
2003.03 - 2010.02

Administrative work and Patients charts

Sligo General Hospital
2001.06 - 2003.03

Office Administrator and Book Keeping

Joyce Building Construction
1999.01 - 2001.06

Office administrator and Book Keeper

Carrabine Joinery
1995.03 - 1998.12
Edel Byron