I have worked with children and young people for many years.
I was a volunteer youth worker in my local area for over ten or more years.and i hope i have improved theirs lives in some way.
I also hope that i showed compassion and gained trust with them and helped them reach their full potential.
While working as a social care worker , i dealt with challenging behaviour on a daily basic and was trained in therapeutic crises intervention . I attended meetings with social workers and teachers as a voice for the child in my care.
Social care worker 2000 till 2008 , Peamount Hospital,Newcasltle Co Dublin .
Allenview resdiental unit, Newbridge Co Kildare
Catering Assistant 1994 till 2000 , Menni Day services , Islandbridge , Dublin 8 .
My skills i believe which i think are many, is that i have a positive attitude, i work well in groups and also on my own i have learnt many behaviour management strategies throughout my years as a special needs assistant
I have helped and given input in Individual Education Plans
I am very familiar in taking daily logs of my students
And i have recently updated my first aid course within my school
i am hard working and caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds
I have strong communication , organisation , and problem solving skills