Margaret Hickey
Corcullen ,Ballinahown,Athlone ,Westmeath
Summary
Experienced non-medical care provider offering 10 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1981
1981
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Care worker
Ferbane Care Centre
Ferbane, County Offaly
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitated social activities for the elderly, reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness among them.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for increased independence.
- Assisted in meal preparation to ensure proper nutrition.
- Managed household chores, created a clean environment.
- Established strong rapport with patients through effective communication skills resulting in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
- Adapted communication to enhance understanding of non-verbal, deaf, or elderly clients.
Carer
Carer for family member
Doon, Ireland
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Provided exceptional care to elderly patients by assisting with daily tasks.
- Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of clients, providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for all residents, reducing risk of falls or injuries.
- Improved patient comfort by regularly changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness of personal spaces.
- Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Cooked, cleaned and provided companionship to elderly patients.
Kitchen Assistant
Grand Hotel Moate
Moate , Westmeath
12.1996 - 12.2016
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
General Operative
Medtronic
Athlone , Ireland
12.1989 - 12.1996
- Packaged completed products to prepare them for shipment.
- Facilitated timely deliveries by preparing shipment labels correctly.
- Utilised protective gear whilst performing duties, prioritised personal safety and health regulations adherence.
- Inspected products to maintain high quality standards.
- Operated hand tools to assemble products efficiently.
- Coordinated with team members to meet production targets effectively.
- Prepared finished goods for dispatch, streamlined delivery process.
Shop assistant
Mace
Ferbane, County Offaly
03.1982 - 02.1989
- Handled cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions.
- Facilitated smooth checkouts with efficient bagging and wrapping practices.
- Maintained clean, appealing shop environment for comfortable shopping experience.
- Built rapport with frequent shoppers to foster loyal customer base.
- Greeted every customer warmly, promoting friendly atmosphere.
Education
Intermediate certificate -
Ferbane Vocational School
Ferbane, OffalySkills
- Elderly care expertise
- Meal assistance
- Medication management
- Health and safety adept
- Mobility assistance
- Domestic assistance
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Well-organised
- Meal preparation
- Personal care
- Care management
Hobbies
I enjoy walking and cycling in my free time
Timeline
Care worker
Ferbane Care Centre
02.2022 - Current
Carer
Carer for family member
12.2016 - 02.2022
Kitchen Assistant
Grand Hotel Moate
12.1996 - 12.2016
General Operative
Medtronic
12.1989 - 12.1996
Shop assistant
Mace
03.1982 - 02.1989
Intermediate certificate -
Ferbane Vocational School
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