OLGA FARRELL KELLY
Kilbarrack,Dublin
Summary
Dutiful and reliable social care project worker with excellent communication skills. Ability to manage case load with intense key working experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Flexibly with adaptability under challenging circumstances. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Committed person to offer reassurances in social care roles. Empathetic Key Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Experience in Medical/Detoxification and multidisciplinary setting and homeless service settings providing guidance and encouragement to clients through social, physical, mental, and emotional support. Qualified and goal-oriented case worker skilled in case management and collaborating with social service agencies for successful offender support. Adaptable and focused with commitment to reintegration and community safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Residential Project Worker
PACE Organisation
Dublin, Clonshaugh Avenue, Dublin
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments of clients in all male prison through out Ireland while conducting risk assessment and suitability for the service.
- Collaborated with social services, yielding seamless support provision to offenders.
- Managed case files meticulously, resulting in accurate and timely reporting.
- Delivered educational programmes for the promotion of positive behavior among offenders.
- Assessed offender circumstances rigorously, ensuring appropriate referral to relevant service providers.
- Conducted risk assessments for improved community safety measures.
- Monitored probationer progress carefully to ensure adherence to court-ordered conditions.
- Completed mandatory training sessions regularly enhancing professional knowledge and skills.
- Enhanced offender rehabilitation by developing tailored supervision plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals for holistic care provision to patients.
- Assessed suitability of applicants for social housing reducing instances of tenancy failures.
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
Project worker
Dublin Simon Community
Dublin 7, North Circular Rd , Dublin
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Key working clients and making support plans to suit clients needs and advocating on their behalf
- Identifying behavioral difficulties and implement behavior management plan for each client
- Maintaining accurate and up to date records of all case files
- Facilitate groups, workshops and utilize local activities for clients
- Welcoming new residents with their tendency agreement and starter pack to Chester house including policies and procedures, consent forms and fire safety plan
- Comprehensive assessments on PASS and sales force
- Support plans with Clients tailored to the needs of individuals.
- Improved wellbeing of individuals by planning and delivering fun and meaningful activities.
- Contributed positively towards a healthy working environment through effective conflict resolution techniques.
- Maintained service satisfaction levels by establishing strong, positive relationships with individuals and their families.
- Kept safe, organised workspaces by closely monitoring site operations.
Healthcare Support Worker
Dublin Simon Community
Dublin 1, Blessing St , Dublin
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided Social and clerical support to lead nurse through client management systems to enable effective and efficient delivery of client care
- Following and Practicing organizational policies and Ethos
- Observed and documented accurate recordings of client observations including risk assessments
- Coordinated with external public, social and welfare agencies to make successful case referrals and move on plans
- Supported service users and families with end-of-life counseling, crisis intervention and advocacy
- Interviewed clients individually and with families, determining services best suited to needs of the client with case management
- Helped service users to access entitlement to welfare support or specialized services
- Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance
- Recruited clients for programs based on their needs
- Led workshops under professional supervision
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgment approach
- Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programs
- Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments in handover with medical team.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Community and Addiction Studies, QQI Level 5 -
URRUS Ballymun Youth Action Project
Dublin, Dublin 09.2021 - 05.2022
Diploma - Community, Drug and Alcohol Work, QQI Level 7 - undefined
University College Belfeild Road
Dublin, Dublin 09.2022 - 05.2023
Skills
- Community resources Knowledge
- Children First Certificate (HSE)
- Safeguarding principles
- Needs and risk assessments
- Social Welfare benefits knowledge
- De-escalation techniques
- Community integration strategies
- Complex support plans
- Motivational Interviewing
- Group Facilitation
- Adhering to best practice
- Leadership Qualities
- Harm reduction
- Fire Marshal Tanning
- CPR training with certificate
- MAPA training
- Suicide prevention training
- Boundaries Training
- Client Centered approach
- Participation in handovers, internal and external communication with stakeholders and management
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Diversity and inclusion advocacy
- Problem solving facilitation
- Effective networking
References
References available upon request.
Custom
- Theatre and Film
- Creative writing
- Working with Children
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Gym
- Arts
- Social Science
- Social inclusion and equality
Timeline
Residential Project Worker
PACE Organisation
04.2024 - Current
Project worker
Dublin Simon Community
04.2023 - 04.2024
Diploma - Community, Drug and Alcohol Work, QQI Level 7 - undefined
University College Belfeild Road
09.2022 - 05.2023
Healthcare Support Worker
Dublin Simon Community
04.2022 - 04.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Community and Addiction Studies, QQI Level 5 -
URRUS Ballymun Youth Action Project
09.2021 - 05.2022
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