Emma McGrath
Dundalk ,Ireland
Summary
Experienced in providing compassionate care in healthcare settings, focused on patient well-being and support. Capable of enhancing patient comfort and recovery through attentive care and effective communication. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, maintaining clean and safe environment, and collaborating with medical professionals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Healthcare assistant
Dovida
Dundalk
2021.06 - Current
- Provided emotional support to clients and their families during difficult times.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager .
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
Retail worker
Regatta
Dundalk
2017.01 - 2020.04
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales targets, enhancing store performance.
- Handled returns or exchanges professionally maintaining high level of customer satisfaction.
- Operated till accurately to ensure smooth checkout process.
Sales assistant
Dunnes stores
Dundalk
2014.03 - 2017.01
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Conducted daily inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Education
Sports exercise and leadership -
O faich institute
Dundalk QQI Level 5 Healthcare - Healthcare Assistant
Louth leader partnership
Dundalk2021-09
Leaving certificate -
St louis Secondary School
Dundalk2009
Skills
- Adapting to clients needs
- Personal hygiene maintenance
- Dementia care training
- Supporting family members
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Respecting cultural differences
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Multitasking under pressure
- Handling distressed patients
- Elderly care
- CPR certification
- Empathy and compassion
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Dementia awareness
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance
Level 3 in coaching and leadership
coach under 15s in boxing and have a deep understanding of proper technique—footwork, defensive maneuvers, and punching mechanics—to prevent injuries and build a solid foundation. Acting as an mentor, and sometimes a therapist, helping fighters manage fear, stress, in and outside-the-ring
Timeline
Healthcare assistant
Dovida
2021.06 - Current
Retail worker
Regatta
2017.01 - 2020.04
Sales assistant
Dunnes stores
2014.03 - 2017.01
Sports exercise and leadership -
O faich institute
QQI Level 5 Healthcare - Healthcare Assistant
Louth leader partnership
Leaving certificate -
St louis Secondary School