Isabella McGonagle
Quigleys Point,County Donegal
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate individual with over 24 years of experience as a stay-at-home mother of five children, during which I developed strong organisational, multitasking, and caregiving skills. Throughout this period, I have continuously enhanced my skills by completing FETAC courses, as well as a counselling course and a child protection course, which have deepened my knowledge of caregiving and communication. Although I have been out of the formal workforce for a number of years, I am now eager to return and pursue a career as a care assistant. I bring a wealth of real-life experience, a strong work ethic, and a deep passion for providing compassionate care to those in need.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Stay at Home Mother
Self-employed
Quigleys Point, County Donegal
2000.06 - Current
- Became a responsible and reliable carer for five children.
- Shopped for groceries regularly, ensuring sufficient food supplies at home.
- Cooked healthy meals and maintained healthy eating habits.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding when dealing with challenging behaviour from children.
- Supervised children's homework, assisting with difficult tasks to support educational goals.
- Managed children's day-to-day schedule including school, activities, appointments, bedtime routines.
- Disciplined children appropriately, upholding established rules of behaviour.
- Ensured a clean and tidy environment.
Factory worker
Fruit of the Loom
Malin, County Donegal
1987.01 - 1995.01
- Achieved high-quality products with careful handling of materials.
- Followed strict quality control measures to maintain product standards.
- Coordinated with other departments for smooth operation.
- Worked well under pressure whilst ensuring attention to detail.
- Maintained fast pace and attention to detail to meet productivity targets.
- Enhanced team morale with effective communication skills.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, promoted a safe working environment.
Post office assistant
An Post
Moville, County Donegal
1986.01 - 1987.01
- Communicated with customers politely, promptly and professionally.
- Provided exceptional customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Answered queries about postal regulations effectively, providing clarity for customers.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently for smooth operations.
- Processed money orders and postal deliveries with accuracy.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work area for operational efficiency.
- Balanced the cash drawer at end of each day successfully.
Education
FETAC 3 - Step up Programme Donegal ETB
Carndonagh Community School
County Donegal, Ireland 2012.09 - 2014.06
Introduction to Counselling Course
North West Institute
County Derry 2005.03 - 2005.03
Drumaweir Primary School
Greencastle, County Donegal 1977.09 - 1985.07
Carndonagh Community School
Carndonagh, County Donegal 1985.08 - 1988.07
Skills
- Communication
- Organised
- Sociable
- Time management
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Housekeeping
Affiliations
- Participate in charity fundraising walks as well as walking for pleasure.
- Interested in reading fictional novels.
- Help carry out duties on the family farm.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FETAC 3 - Step up Programme Donegal ETB
Carndonagh Community School
2012.09 - 2014.06
Introduction to Counselling Course
North West Institute
2005.03 - 2005.03
Stay at Home Mother
Self-employed
2000.06 - Current
Factory worker
Fruit of the Loom
1987.01 - 1995.01
Post office assistant
An Post
1986.01 - 1987.01
Carndonagh Community School
1985.08 - 1988.07
Drumaweir Primary School
1977.09 - 1985.07