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)
Limerick06.2028
QQI Level 5 -
Mallow college of further education
Charleville06.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Healthcare Support
LCETB
Kilmallock01.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Information processing
Kilmallock further Education
Kilmallock01.2016
Higher National Diploma - Community Development
The Malawi polytechnic
Blantyre01.2011
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