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Lorna Wallace

Cranny,Co. Clare

Summary

Organised Care Assistant with background in overseeing learning development, parent communication and activity planning. Coordinates age-appropriate activities to enhance learning experience. Generates positive relationships with parents to support children.

Caring and compassionate childcare professional with experience creating safe and comfortable environments. Uses exceptional communication skills to support and encourage children. Skilled at using art, music and physical activities to enhance learning development.

Energetic and enthusiastic individual seeking to gain work experience in the class room environment. Organised, observant and demonstrates patience, care and communication to support childrens physical and mental well-being.

Dependable and reliable team player, passionate about providing fun and safe school environments. Creates caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery. Specialised in offering tailored assistance to children with special needs, introducing inclusive learning opportunities.

Diligent worker with good communication, multitasking and organisational skills. Cares about children's wellbeing and preparing each for formal schooling. Trained in first aid and knowledgeable about common childhood injuries and illnesses.

Observant childcare team member with 15year history supervising and nurturing children. Personalises support based on needs of each child using proven techniques and knowledge of early childhood development. Focused on giving children balanced experiences with ample time for learning, play and entertainment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Childcare Assistant

Cranny After School Care
Cranny , Clare
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
  • Supervised children's homework assignments, assisting with difficult tasks to support educational goals.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
  • Practiced child protection and health and safety measures to comply with guidelines.

Manager

Amici Restaurant
Kilrush, Clare
10.2018 - 06.2021
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
  • Implemented health, safety and well-being programmes to drive productivity and high-quality services.
  • Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.

Care Assistant

Rehabcare
Ennis, Clare
07.2008 - 09.2018
  • Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
  • Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
  • Organised activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being.
  • Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
  • Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering and replenishing.
  • Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Improved patients' quality of living, engaging in fulfilling and meaningful activities to encourage community access.
  • Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.

Special Needs Assistant

St.Michael’s Community College
Ennistimon, Clare
08.2017 - 09.2017
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
  • Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD and ASD to achieve their full potential for independence.
  • Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues.
  • Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop communication skills.
  • Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.
  • Supervised students during break times, lunchtimes and after school clubs.
  • Helped children with eating, dressing and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence.

Education

QQI level 6 - Social, legal and Health Studies

Chevron College
Cork, County Cork
06/2022 - 08/2023

QQI level 6 - Communications

Chevron College
Cork, County Cork
08/2022 - 09/2022

Introducing Health Sciences - Psychology

The Open University
England
09/2013 - 02/2014

Discovering Psychology - Psychology

The Open University
England
09/2012 - 02/2013

Understanding the Autism Spectrum - Psychology

The Open University
England
09/2011 - 02/2012

Caring for Children with Special Needs - Child care

St. John Bosch Community College
Kidysart, Co. Clare
09/2007 - 06/2008

Skills

  • Lesson and activity planning
  • Inclusive learning techniques
  • Behaviour management
  • Childhood development reporting
  • Meal preparation
  • Special needs assistance
  • Diligent supervision
  • Curriculum knowledge
  • Parent and caregiver relations
  • Child supervision
  • Dedicated hard-worker
  • Team player
  • Outstanding communication
  • Hygiene control
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Compassionate childcare
  • Behaviour redirection
  • Child psychology
  • Social integration
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Behaviour modification
  • Play-based learning
  • Parent communication
  • Individual and group instruction

Timeline

Childcare Assistant

Cranny After School Care
09.2021 - 06.2023

Manager

Amici Restaurant
10.2018 - 06.2021

Special Needs Assistant

St.Michael’s Community College
08.2017 - 09.2017

Care Assistant

Rehabcare
07.2008 - 09.2018

QQI level 6 - Social, legal and Health Studies

Chevron College
06/2022 - 08/2023

QQI level 6 - Communications

Chevron College
08/2022 - 09/2022

Introducing Health Sciences - Psychology

The Open University
09/2013 - 02/2014

Discovering Psychology - Psychology

The Open University
09/2012 - 02/2013

Understanding the Autism Spectrum - Psychology

The Open University
09/2011 - 02/2012

Caring for Children with Special Needs - Child care

St. John Bosch Community College
09/2007 - 06/2008
Lorna Wallace