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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
06.2000 - 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
01.1987 - 01.1995
  • 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
01.1986 - 01.1987
  • 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
09.2012 - 06.2014

Introduction to Counselling Course

North West Institute
County Derry
03.2005 - 03.2005

Drumaweir Primary School
Greencastle, County Donegal
09.1977 - 07.1985

Carndonagh Community School
Carndonagh, County Donegal
08.1985 - 07.1988

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
09.2012 - 06.2014

Introduction to Counselling Course

North West Institute
03.2005 - 03.2005

Stay at Home Mother

Self-employed
06.2000 - Current

Factory worker

Fruit of the Loom
01.1987 - 01.1995

Post office assistant

An Post
01.1986 - 01.1987

Carndonagh Community School
08.1985 - 07.1988

Drumaweir Primary School
09.1977 - 07.1985

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