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Louise Byrne

County Wicklow

Summary

Compassionate frontline Social Care Worker and educator with 18 years of comprehensive experience providing support to various groups of people with disabilities to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and supporting independent development. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities. Continuously advocating for better services and care for service users

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Instuctor and Supervisor

Sunbeam House Services
County Wicklow
11.2018 - Current

Facilitate courses for people with mild/moderate learning disabilities in a classroom environment. These courses include

Money management

Literacy and Communicatio

Independent living skills

Understanding mental health

Current affairs

Art

Personal hygiene.

Grant Applications.

Working with multi disciplinary teams.

Risk Assessments

Counseling Referrals.

Building relationships with families

Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations

Organized special events such as centre craft fairs, disco's, christmas gatherings.

Implement contracts of care

Being compliant with and knowledgeable of all company policy and procedure.

Regularly complete mandatory company training-

First Aid

Children's First

Open Disclosure

Medication Administrations.

Epilepsy Training

Manual Handling

Recognizing and dealing with Abuse

Respecting rights

Company database record keeping.

CPI Training.

Communication with people

Cyber Security.

Disability Support Worker in a Residential Setting

Sunbeam House Services
County Wicklow
02.2005 - 01.2018
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
  • Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
  • Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
  • Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
  • Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.

Client Services Manager

Sunbeam House Services
County Wicklow
02.2008 - 08.2011
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Created reports on key performance indicators related to staff
  • Implemented quality assurance measures for service users
  • Identified potential risks associated with service users and staff. (Risk Assessments)
  • Maintained client relationships by partnering with internal teams to understand client goals and objectives. (Personnel Outcomes System)
  • Maintained annual budget
  • Prepared my unit for HIQA inspections.
  • Maintained Healthy relationship with families of service users in the unit.
  • Responsible for 12 staff- rosters, wages, health and safety, training.

Stile Operator

Shelbourne Greyhound Stadium
County Dublin, Ireland
01.1995 - 01.2005
  • Operated the main turnstile at entrance to the stadium.
  • Responsible for all monies for entrance fees
  • Assisted with public enquires in main office

Childcare Worker

Mulberry Creche
County Dublin, Ireland
06.1999 - 12.2004
  • Developed and implemented activities to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of children.
  • Supervised and monitored the safety of children in my care.
  • Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
  • Read stories to children and taught them basic skills such as counting, ABCs, and colors.

Education

Degree in Social Science

Carlow Institute of Technology
Wicklow Campus
05.2008

Certificate in Social Care

Bray Community College
Wicklow
05.2004

Introductory Course in Counselling

UCD
Dublin
05.2003

Diploma in Nursery Nursery Nursing

Sallynoggin Senior College
Dublin
05.1999

Loreto Secondary School
Bray
06.1997

Skills

  • Risk Assessments
  • Relationship Building
  • Progress Documentation
  • Individual Support Plans
  • Disability Services
  • Independent Living Support
  • Family Communication
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Client Education
  • Lifestyle Support
  • Recordkeeping Proficiency
  • Medication Schedules
  • Safety Management
  • Documentation Skills
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Computer Skills
  • Behavior Support Plans
  • fully compliant will all training

Timeline

Disability Instuctor and Supervisor

Sunbeam House Services
11.2018 - Current

Client Services Manager

Sunbeam House Services
02.2008 - 08.2011

Disability Support Worker in a Residential Setting

Sunbeam House Services
02.2005 - 01.2018

Childcare Worker

Mulberry Creche
06.1999 - 12.2004

Stile Operator

Shelbourne Greyhound Stadium
01.1995 - 01.2005

Degree in Social Science

Carlow Institute of Technology

Certificate in Social Care

Bray Community College

Introductory Course in Counselling

UCD

Diploma in Nursery Nursery Nursing

Sallynoggin Senior College

Loreto Secondary School
Louise Byrne