Kelly Lawlor
Dublin,Ire
Summary
Enthusiastic Activities Coordinator supporting participants in organized therapeutic activities and programs to meet individual needs. Maintained effective working relationships with staff and nursing home residents. I have a very caring disposition and love working with people from all walks of life, always willing to learn and broaden my skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activities Coordinator
Annabeg Nursing Home
Ballybrack, Co.Dublin, Ireland
10.2017 - Current
- Create engaging and purposeful daily activities for residents within a nursing home setting.
- Managed event planning for various occasions and outings, ensuring accessibility and conducting risk assessments.
- Developed individualized care plans for residents based on their specific needs and beliefs.
- Documented daily reports, utilized Epic care for updating care plans, and facilitated family communication through Altra system.
- Demonstrated expertise in crafting engaging and informative posters for various activities throughout the week.
- Conducted activity audits and QUIS observations.
- Ensured residents had a strong advocate when they needed someone to speak on their behalf.
Health Care Assistant
Annabeg Nursing Home
Ballybrack, Co.Dublin, Ireland
11.2012 - 10.2017
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Demonstrated expertise in patient manual handling by efficiently transferring residents from bed to chair and other locations.
- Implemented effective safeguards for residents while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Health Care Assistant - Work Experience
The orchard day center, The Alzheimer's society Ireland
Blackrock Co.Dublin, Ireland
02.2012 - 02.2012
- Supported care assistants in their day-to-day duties.
- Engaged in conversation with various service users and provided company.
- Assisted service users at meal times.
- Assisted in organizing and facilitating afternoon activities.
Education
Fetac Level 5 - Nursing Studies
Dcfe
Dun Laoghaire05-2012
Leaving Certificate -
Holy Child Community School
Dublin06-2011
Skills
- Computer skills
- Documenting and creating
- Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Palliative and End of life care
- Dementia training
Certification
- full Irish drivers license
- Caru care lead
- Sonas practitioner
- Safe guarding
- responsive behaviors
- Dementia care
- Manual handling
- Ipc trained
- GDPR
Accomplishments
- Volunteer with three years service with the Dublin Diocesan pilgrimage to lourdes with the sick.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Activities Coordinator
Annabeg Nursing Home
10.2017 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Annabeg Nursing Home
11.2012 - 10.2017
Health Care Assistant - Work Experience
The orchard day center, The Alzheimer's society Ireland
02.2012 - 02.2012
Fetac Level 5 - Nursing Studies
Dcfe
Leaving Certificate -
Holy Child Community School