Jessie Newman
Woodsgifts
Summary
Energetically driven Healthcare Assistant with a proven track record at Kingsriver Community, adept in Manual Handling and Empathy Development. Excelled in enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate care and effective community engagement, demonstrating a significant improvement in patient independence and satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Kingsriver Community
Stonyford
06.2023 - Current
- I work with residents with specific care needs and live in the service 24/7.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- I complete all aspects of personal care, and support them to continue to live as independently as possible.
- I also support them to ensure they have a good quality of life, and that they continue to have their will and preference upheld in all aspects of their lives.
Care Assistant
Fenor Hill Care Facility
Urlingford
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for all staff members and residents and patients by adhering to safety protocols.
- Kept detailed records of patients' medical histories and care plans.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Brancardier Assistant
Ossory Youth Services
Kilkenny
05.2019 - 05.2019
- I went on this trip while I was in Transition Year to support the care and nursing staff.
- We supported the pilgrims to go to the candlelight processions and up and down to the Grotto and baths.
- We also supported the staff in the hospital to get the patients up in the mornings and back to bed at nighttime.
- Braced and lifted patients onto stretchers in preparation for medical transport.
- Prioritized incoming requests for transportation depending on the criticality of the patient's condition.
Care Assistant Work Experience
Irish Wheelchair Association
Kilkenny
12.2018 - 12.2018
- Care Assistant work experience as part of the Transition Year program.
- Developed relationships with residents and patients through meaningful conversation.
- I supported the staff in the resource center in the daily activities, working with people with physical and sensory disabilities.
- I also supported the staff on the bus to bring the service users to and from the center.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Coaching
Munster Technology University
Cork City 09-2022
FETEC Level 5 - Health Care Assistant
Healthcare Assistant
Open College 09-2021
Leaving Certificate -
Colaiste Mhuire
Johnstown01.2021
Junior Certificate -
Colaiste Mhuire
Johnstown01.2018
Skills
- First Aid
- Safeguarding and protection
- Handling and Lifting
- Manual handling
- Community Engagement
- Coaching methodology
- Self-awareness
- Empathy
- Coaching support
- Communication
- SPSS
- Sport Perform analysis
- Teamwork
Hobbies and Interests
- Camogie, Kilkenny minor panellist 2020, Emeralds Junior league & championship winners 2024
- Gaelic Football, Gortnahoe Adult player, Ein’s Own underage player
- Athletics, Member of Moyne Athletics club, All Ireland silver medallist in U18, 4 x 100m Relay.
- Irish Dancing, Competed for ten years in Irish dancing competitions, Leinster Champion in 2018
Training
- HSE Land courses – First Aid, Safeguarding and Protection, Handling and Lifting, 2024
- Manual Handling Certificate
- First Aid Course
- Fire Safety Course
- Bronze Gaisce Award, 2019, For my Gaisce award I engaged in a number of community activities throughout the year including supporting the elderly at their monthly social evening.
References
- Tom O’Neill, Person In Charge, Kingsriver Community, 0852508456
- Rachel Rafter, Team Lead, Kingsriver Community, 0833689775
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Kingsriver Community
06.2023 - Current
Care Assistant
Fenor Hill Care Facility
08.2021 - 06.2023
Brancardier Assistant
Ossory Youth Services
05.2019 - 05.2019
Care Assistant Work Experience
Irish Wheelchair Association
12.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Coaching
Munster Technology University
FETEC Level 5 - Health Care Assistant
Healthcare Assistant
Leaving Certificate -
Colaiste Mhuire
Junior Certificate -
Colaiste Mhuire