Eileen Lynch Fogarty
Ballincollig
Summary
A dedicated and conscientious care worker with over 20 years’ experience in the health care sector. Providing essential assistance for the elderly and those unable to carry out everyday tasks independently. An excellent working knowledge of residential care of the elderly as well as being part of a team. Passionate about working with the elderly, providing them and their families with respect dignity and kindness.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Coordinator
Farranlea CNU
CORK, Cork
06.2020 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Mowlam Healthcare
Ballincollig
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Providing a caring and therapeutic relationship with the residents and their families
- Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centered care to meet the needs of residents
- Enabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance /hygiene needs whilst always maintaining their dignity.
Healthcare Assistant
Powdermill Nursing Home
Ballincollig
01.2010 - 01.2011
Advisor
Threshold
Cork
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Worked in an advisory and advocacy capacity with marginalised people such as the homeless, immigrants and members of the travelling community
- Provided Support and advice on queries regarding housing and private tenancies.
Healthcare Assistant
Maryborough Nursing Home
Douglas
01.2000 - 01.2003
Personal Assistant
Abode
Cork
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Assisting people with physical and sensory disabilities
Healthcare Assistant
Queen Mary’s Hospital
Sidcup
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Healthcare Assistant on general medical and surgical wards
Healthcare Assistant
Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Home
Tullamore
01.1993 - 01.1996
Healthcare Assistant
Brocklebank Lodge Nursing Home
Dagenham
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Assisting residents with their hygiene needs, dietary requirements, also involving the residents in social activities and outings.
Relief Healthcare Assistant
Marymount University Hospital & Hospital
06.2019
- Provided assistance, support and direct personal care to residents
- Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising and assisting, as necessary, to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible.
Activities co-ordinator
Mowlam Healthcare
Ballincollig
- Organising activities which included arts and crafts, arranging attendance at mass or other religious services
- Maintaining daily files and charts for each Resident, providing clear evidence of the activities planned and carried out
- Communicating with nursing staff on Resident’s condition
- Assisting with the orientation of new Residents to Nursing Home environment.
Healthcare Assistant
Cramers Court Nursing Home
Belgooly
Education
Health Traineeship Fetac 5 Major Award -
Farrenferris College
Redemption Road, Cork01.2011
Higher Certificate in Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy -
Cork Institute of Technology
Cork01.2009
Diploma in Complementary Therapies -
Cork College of Commerce
Morrison Island, Cork01.2002
Foot Healthcare Practitioner (Associate member of Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists) -
Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Southport, Merseyside01.2000
Health Care Assistant Training Course -
Local Government Training Board of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Social Services Department
London01.1990
Leaving Certificate -
Colaiste Muire Crosshands
Co. Cork01.1984
Skills
- Experienced Healthcare Assistant
- Experienced Activity Coordinator
- Experienced foot healthcare practitioner
- Counselling and Psychotherapy skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain a positive approach in a challenging environment
- Strong organisational skills
Professional Development
- Occupational Support Worker (2020)
- Physiotherapy Assistant Course (2019)
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Moving and Handling Training (2024)
- Elder Abuse Prevention (2019)
- Health safety and security (2019)
- Children First (2019)
- Imagination GYM (Activity therapy for older people with dementia and Alzheimer’s) (2018)
- Sonas Licensed Practitioner (2017-2019)
- Manual handling and people handling 2024
- Dementia 2024
- Therapeutic interventions and soulutions used in dementia care 2024
- HSEcyber security awareness 2023
- Dignity at work 2022
- Introduction to children first 2023
- Safeguarding introduction training 2020
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Activity Coordinator
Farranlea CNU
06.2020 - Current
Relief Healthcare Assistant
Marymount University Hospital & Hospital
06.2019
Healthcare Assistant
Mowlam Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2018
Healthcare Assistant
Powdermill Nursing Home
01.2010 - 01.2011
Advisor
Threshold
01.2005 - 01.2009
Healthcare Assistant
Maryborough Nursing Home
01.2000 - 01.2003
Personal Assistant
Abode
01.1998 - 01.2000
Healthcare Assistant
Queen Mary’s Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1998
Healthcare Assistant
Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Home
01.1993 - 01.1996
Healthcare Assistant
Brocklebank Lodge Nursing Home
01.1989 - 01.1990
Activities co-ordinator
Mowlam Healthcare
Healthcare Assistant
Cramers Court Nursing Home
Health Traineeship Fetac 5 Major Award -
Farrenferris College
Higher Certificate in Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy -
Cork Institute of Technology
Diploma in Complementary Therapies -
Cork College of Commerce
Foot Healthcare Practitioner (Associate member of Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists) -
Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Health Care Assistant Training Course -
Local Government Training Board of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Social Services Department
Leaving Certificate -
Colaiste Muire Crosshands
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