Heather Nolan
Myshall, Muine bheag, ,County Carlow
Summary
Dutiful Healthcare Assistant works under guidance of healthcare professionals in hospitals and community settings to aid with clinical duties, observe and monitor patients and promote physical and nutritional health and well-being. Compassionate team player recognized for positive, upbeat attitude and proactive demeanor in solving problems. Flexible learner adapts easily to new challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Beechwood Nursing Home
Carlow
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Safe manual handling and transfer of residents within the nursing home
- Food delivery to and feeding of residents leaves residents and their rooms neat and tidy
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
- Escorted residents to and from social and leisure activities for improved physical and mental wellbeing.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Participated in personal development initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
Carlow - Carer
Domiciliary care
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted with daily meal prep, promoting nutritious options for optimal health and wellbeing.
- Monitored clients' physical and mental health, reporting concerns to management for swift action.
- Assisted client with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Administered client medication with care and precision, prioritising health and comfort.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for client with dementia and limited mobility.
- Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
- Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely, securely lift and manoeuvre patient.
Young Enterprise
Presentation College
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Executed feasibility studies to inform development of existing and proposed projects.
- Estimated costs of new items and modifications.
- Modified current systems to enhance workflows and meet new needs.
- Prepared proposals outlining requirements, potential solutions and required resources, timelines and costs to achieve objectives.
- Designed impressive solutions to overcome existing system challenges.
- Outlined needs to meet end user requirements.
- Assessed processes, procedures and work practices for strengths and weaknesses.
- Consulted with users and team to formulate guiding principles.
- Collaborated with other representatives within same course and academic year to collate feedback and suggestions.
Receptionist
Darque Tanning
Carlow
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Answered and helped resolve enquiries from clients, vendors and general public.
- Answered telephone calls per day, compiling detailed notes and promptly forwarding as required.
- Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive impression of the company.
- Screened and verified visitor IDs, maintaining security of personnel and office environment.
- Reduced waiting times through effective time and resource management.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, promptly reordering low stock items to prevent workflow disruptions.
- Applied expertise in company products and services to answer questions.
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Saplings special school
Laois
09.2018 - 01.2019
- I learnt how to communicate with PECS (picture exchange communication system)
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
- Assessed students' motor, language and emotional skills through appropriate developmental screenings.
- Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
- Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop skills.
- Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
- Escorted and supervised students on educational visits and out-of-school activities.
- Supported classroom teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording students progress.
- Marked students work following directions from class teacher.
- Supervised students during break times and lunchtimes
- Managed and monitored classroom stock and supplies.
Education
Healthcare Support - Nursing
Barrow Training and Consultancy
08/2021 - 04/2023
Pre-Nursing - Nursing
Barrow training and Consultancy
01/2023 - 05/2023
Skills
- Safeguarding policy compliance
- Patient transfer support
- Elderly care expertise
- Hoist operation
- Health surveillance
- Patient chaperoning
- Data confidentiality
- Dementia care
- Moving and handling
- Meticulous eye for detail
- Clinical waste disposal
- Infection prevention and control
- Team player
- Pressure relief
- Confidence building
- Patient rehabilitation
Languages
English
Native
Irish
Advanced
French
Upper intermediate
Accomplishments
John Paul 2 Award, Gaisce, finalist in student enterprise, YSVP organising committee and photographer.
Interests
I love to make a difference in peoples lives to help people in a meaningful way. I love to perform specialised tasks that are vital to a person's wellbeing, but I also get to emotionally support people who are going through an incredibly difficult time. I have social, investigative interests. I love the feeling of being fulfilled with myself after helping a person no matter how big or small the task my be.
Hobbies
I love reading fiction books, running, going on adventure walks, art especially drawing and painting, journaling and socialising.
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Beechwood Nursing Home
10.2022 - 01.2023
Carlow - Carer
Domiciliary care
07.2021 - 07.2022
Receptionist
Darque Tanning
01.2019 - 03.2019
Young Enterprise
Presentation College
09.2018 - 06.2019
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Saplings special school
09.2018 - 01.2019
Healthcare Support - Nursing
Barrow Training and Consultancy
08/2021 - 04/2023
Pre-Nursing - Nursing
Barrow training and Consultancy
01/2023 - 05/2023
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