Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
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JACQUELINE MAKHALIRA

Bruree

Summary

A good communicator who can relate well with colleagues at all levels, work well as part of a team, but will also work in an individual capacity. Hardworking, enthusiastic and a fast learner. I am hoping to secure a placement within the healthcare sector.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications

Work History

Special needs assistant(Work Experience)

St josephs primary school
Charleville
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Supported students with special needs, fostering an inclusive environment.
  • Assisting students in boarding and alighting from school buses.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Supervising students during assembly, recreation, and dispersal.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.

Homecare assistant

Seamus Newman
Pallasgreen
11.2019 - 04.2023
  • Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation, promoting independence.
  • Maintained accurate records of care provided and communicated effectively with healthcare teams.
  • Developed tailored care plans in collaboration with clients and their families.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.

Healthcare Assistant

Beechlodge Nursing Home
Bruree
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Assisting with Activities of Daily Living: This includes helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Prioritize maintaining residents' dignity and comfort during personal care activities.
  • Assisting residents with walking, transferring between beds and chairs, and using assistive devices.
  • Followed and implemented care plans under the direction of nursing staff.
  • Maintaining records and reporting any changes.
  • Offering a friendly presence, listening to concerns, and providing emotional support to residents.
  • Maintaining a Safe Environment.
  • Addressing any individual needs or requests of residents, such as escorting them to appointments or activities.

General Operative

keelings park house
Swords
04.2012 - 11.2013
  • Assisting with the receiving, storing, and moving of goods.
  • Using correct manual handling techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Protect product quality and minimize damage and waste.
  • Keeping the work area clean and tidy to minimize hazards.
  • Follow established procedures and guidelines for all tasks.
  • Following health and safety protocols.

Volunteer

Open Arms Orphanage
02.2010 - 01.2012
  • Interacting with and caring for the children.
  • Assisting with daily tasks like feeding, hygiene.
  • Represented volunteers and advocated volunteer program at company-wide meetings.
  • Visited families and monitored the children who returned from open arms.
  • Deliver annual packs of maize seed and fertilizer to families and communities.
  • Malawi

Education

BA - Social Care Work

Technology University of Shannon(TUS)
Limerick
06.2028

QQI Level 5 -

Mallow college of further education
Charleville
06.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Healthcare Support

LCETB
Kilmallock
01.2019

Certificate of Higher Education - Information processing

Kilmallock further Education
Kilmallock
01.2016

Higher National Diploma - Community Development

The Malawi polytechnic
Blantyre
01.2011

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Communication skills
  • Fast learner
  • Ability to multitask
  • Team collaboration

Certification

Manual handling and people handling e-learning theory

Hobbies and Interests

  • Walking
  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Knitting
  • Dancing

Timeline

Special needs assistant(Work Experience)

St josephs primary school
03.2024 - 04.2024

Homecare assistant

Seamus Newman
11.2019 - 04.2023

Healthcare Assistant

Beechlodge Nursing Home
10.2018 - 09.2019

General Operative

keelings park house
04.2012 - 11.2013

Volunteer

Open Arms Orphanage
02.2010 - 01.2012

BA - Social Care Work

Technology University of Shannon(TUS)

QQI Level 5 -

Mallow college of further education

Certificate of Higher Education - Healthcare Support

LCETB

Certificate of Higher Education - Information processing

Kilmallock further Education

Higher National Diploma - Community Development

The Malawi polytechnic
JACQUELINE MAKHALIRA