María Gacitúa
Dublin,Dublin
Summary
Compassionate and reliable professional with a strong focus on patient-centred care and infection prevention & control. Demonstrates exceptional communication and teamwork skills, ensuring effective collaboration in diverse healthcare settings. Proficient in manual handling and time management, with a keen attention to detail and a compassionate approach to patient interactions. Committed to delivering high-quality care while continuously enhancing professional competencies.
Overview
1
1
Language
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Babysitter
Private family
Dublin, Ireland
2025.06 - Current
- Provide childcare support on an as-needed basis.
- Provided daily care in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Assisted with meals, hygiene routines and recreational activities.
- Ensured children's wellbeing and maintained effective communication with parents.
- Demonstrated responsibility, patience and strong caregiving skills.
Healthcare cleaner
ABM - Mater Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
2024.05 - Current
- Maintained hygiene in wards and clinical areas.
- Followed Infection Prevention & Control protocols.
- Worked alongside healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff.
Temporary Family Care Role
Private family
Concepción, Chile
2021.05 - 2021.11
- Provided daily care for my elderly grandmother during her recovery following hip surgery.
- Assisted with mobility, personal hygiene, dressing and activities of daily living.
- Prepared meals and provided medication reminders according to family instructions.
- Followed COVID-19 infection prevention and control protocols, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required, environmental cleaning and measures to reduce the risk of infection.
- Maintained a safe, clean and comfortable home environment.
- Provided companionship and emotional support throughout her recovery.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Geography
University of Chile
Santiago, Chile 2008.03 - 2014.03
English language
ELI Schools
Dublin 2024.04 - 2026.04
Skills
- Patient-centred care
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Manual Handling
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion & Empathy
Certification
• Manual Handling
• HACCP Food Safety
• Barista Skills
Languages
English
Advanced
Work Eligibility
Eligible to work in Ireland. Stamp 2 permission currently under renewal.
Timeline
Babysitter
Private family
2025.06 - Current
Healthcare cleaner
ABM - Mater Hospital
2024.05 - Current
English language
ELI Schools
2024.04 - 2026.04
Temporary Family Care Role
Private family
2021.05 - 2021.11
Bachelor's Degree in Geography
University of Chile
2008.03 - 2014.03