Lizann Browne
union hall,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience in elderly care and patient support. Proficient in personal hygiene maintenance assistance, patient dignity preservation, and end-of-life care sensitivity. Adept at adapting to patient needs, providing mobility assistance, and ensuring comprehensive health assessment and monitoring. Skilled in bedside manner, home care, toileting and grooming, and personal care assistance. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients through empathetic and respectful care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health care assistant
HSE
2021.01 - Current
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the HSE
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
BLUE BIRD
MARY
2012.01 - 2020.12
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
INTERCERT -
MOUNT ST MICHAEL
1983.09 - 1998.06
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT -
SKIBBEREEN COLLEGE OF COM
2016.09 - 2018.05
Skills
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Patient dignity preservation
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Adapting to patient needs
- Elderly care proficiency
- Patient care
- Elderly care
- Bedside manner
- Mobility assistance
- Home care
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Toileting and grooming
- Personal care assistance
Timeline
Health care assistant
HSE
2021.01 - Current
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT -
SKIBBEREEN COLLEGE OF COM
2016.09 - 2018.05
BLUE BIRD
MARY
2012.01 - 2020.12
INTERCERT -
MOUNT ST MICHAEL
1983.09 - 1998.06