Kimberley Croshaw
LISSELTON,Kerry
Summary
Experienced care provider offering over 7 years of expertise in various settings. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene, and provide companionship. I'm experienced in working with babies. Children and the elderly, with skill in anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Currently in year 3 of General Nursing Studies at MTU. Reliable healthcare professional versed in addressing home-care client needs. Coordinates errands and household tasks to reduce client stress. Assists with ADLs and transportation to deliver support and promote independence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Home Carer
Self employed
Lisselton, Kerry
2015.11 - Current
-Worked with multiple children with various disabilities.
-Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and implemented care plans.
-Coordinated appointments with various multidisciplinary teams.
-Offered daily living supports such as physical, emotional, and overall health and well-being.
-Administration of medications
Fitness Instructor
Curves Ladies Gym
Launceston, Cornwall, UK
2007.01 - 2008.11
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
- Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
- Sales Assistance, handling membership sign-ups and payments.
Restaurant Manager
The White Hart Hotel
Launceston, Cornwall, UK
2003.10 - 2007.01
- Recruited, trained, and developed team members.
- Created and implemented processes to manage and organise staff duties and rotas, while managing suitable coverage to ensure cost-effectiveness was being maintained.
- Strategically reviewed and planned restaurant staffing levels based on evolving service demands.
- Purchased required quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment, and supplies.
- Quickly identified problem situations, skillfully resolving incidents to maintain the satisfaction of all involved parties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Munster Technological University
Tralee09.2025
Breastfeeding Counselling
Cuidiú
Galway, County Galway04.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Accounting
Insitute Of Technology Tralee
Tralee06.2015
Diploma of Higher Education - Public Services
Duchy College
Cornwall, UKGCSEs -
Priory High School
Exeter, UKSkills
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Adult care
- Nursing skills
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Patient care
- Personal care
- Understanding Additional Needs
- Hoist operation
- Cleaning
- Support work
- Manual handling
- Care plan assessment
- Client documentation
- CPI trained
Voluntary Work
Cuidiú-
2021- Present- Breastfeeding counseling support worker - Providing crucial support to parents and their babies via support groups and telephone counseling services
2017- Present Peer-to-peer support worker- Attending regular meetings to offer peer-to-peer support to other parents and their babies and children.
Babywearing Ireland-
-2018- Present - Chairperson, overseeing the national organisation and its running with over 20 branches nationwide and approximately 100 volunteers. Working in fundraising activities, finances, support services, website content, social media managing plus much more.
-2016- Present- Peer-to-peer support worker, working with caregivers/parents, their babies, and toddlers to promote safe babywearing skills.
Timeline
Home Carer
Self employed
2015.11 - Current
Fitness Instructor
Curves Ladies Gym
2007.01 - 2008.11
Restaurant Manager
The White Hart Hotel
2003.10 - 2007.01
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
Munster Technological University
Breastfeeding Counselling
Cuidiú
Certificate of Higher Education - Accounting
Insitute Of Technology Tralee
Diploma of Higher Education - Public Services
Duchy College
GCSEs -
Priory High School