Orlaith Cunningham
Ardee
Summary
I am a hard worker and enjoy learning new skills. I have worked in a range of different backgrounds but primarily in care settings where I have gained over 6 years experience. I have dealt with many highly challenging situations and I enjoy this kind of work. I am a respectful person and efficient in helping those who need support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Talbot Group
Ardee, Louth
05.2024 - Current
- Deliver a quality service ensuring professional standards are maintained in accordance with national and local requirements.
- Work within current legislation and policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols as laid down by the employer. Support line management in ensuring that all staff are aware and adhere to same.
- Work closely with and report to the relevant Manager in the administration and management of the Service.
- Take on the role of Person in Charge (PIC) or Person Participating in Management (PIM) as required
- Assist front line staff, management and members of the multidisciplinary team in the design, implementation and evaluation of Person Centred Plans (PCPs) for people who use the service.
- Prepare and assist staff in preparing risk assessments, judgements and decisions based on the needs of the client, relevant facts, observable information, and the quality of that information and the likely consequences of any actions taken / decisions made.
- Work with the multidisciplinary team in relation to the safe and appropriate management of challenging behaviour of the people who use the service and assist in the development, review and evaluation of all plans relating to this.
- Maintain appropriate links with family members and community services (Social Workers, General Practitioners and Liaison Nurses etc.) Attend and participate in Case Reviews and Multidisciplinary Team meetings as required. Provide written and verbal reports on a regular basis on the progress of development of people who use the service.
- Provide leadership and motivation that is conducive to good staff relations and effective work performance.
Residential Social Care Worker
Ashdale Care
Monaghan
11.2023 - Current
- Developed appropriate relationships with children and parents/carers.
- Assisted in day-to-day care and supervision of children and young people within the home, including engaging with them in activities such as housework, maintenance of clothing, cooking and personal care.
- Contributed to the multidisciplinary assessment of resident needs and the development of appropriate care plans to meet such needs.
- Used TCI (therapeutic crisis intervention) along side the CARE (children and residential experiences) model.
- Informed line managers of any matters of concern in relation to the welfare of the children, including any concerns regarding the behavior or practice of other staff.
Caseworker
Bonnie Support Services Ltd
Sydney
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided case management and co-ordinated care and support to women and children.
- Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain client confidentiality and keep data private.
- Made appropriate referrals to other programs and agencies to provide clients with wrap around support.
- Undertook holistic needs assessments to determine individual needs for access to relevant health and community supports.
- Developed, implemented, monitored and regularly reviewed appropriate and relevant individual care plans.
- Ensured that individuals were valued and respected and that care initiatives aimed to promote independence and client self-determination.
- Participated in case conferences and interagency meetings in a collaborative and consultative manner.
- Participated in the on call service on a rostered basis.
- Linked women to services, supports and networks within the community.
- Supported women, once housed, into sustainable longer-term tenancy through linkages with appropriate community agencies and supports.
- Assisted with administrative functions including maintenance of client database and funding reporting requirements.
- Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team with social workers and child specialists within a person-centered framework.
Support Worker
Global Disabilities
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Worked as a support worker for a variety of companies across Sydney.
- Caring for clients with extremely complex needs on both a one to one basis and group home settings.
- Completed daily notes, client finances, incident reports and medication charts.
- Advocated for clients when needed.
- Carried out personal care and assisted clients with activities of daily living while following their care plan.
- Supported clients with transportation, eating, washing, dressing & budgeting while enhancing physical, emotional and social development.
FIFO Utility
Evolve Talent
Regional WA
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked as an all rounder on various mine sites across regional Western Australia.
- Completed 12 hour shifts daily for 14 consecutive days.
- Completed in depth inductions for each site, followed site protocol and completed health & safety documents daily.
Dairy Farm Hand
Moxey Farms
Gooloogong
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked as part of a team in a remote area of NSW in order to obtain my visa.
- Reported any animal welfare issues to my supervisor.
- Each shift was a duration of 12 hours and was rotated between days and nights.
Support Worker
Global Disability
Sydney
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Duties stated above
Project Worker
Peter McVerry Trust
Dublin
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Worked with clients including both adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds.
- Key worked / case managed clients with addiction and mental health issues.
- Managed challenging behavior by using TCI (therapeutic crisis intervention)
- Advocated for each client if needed.
- Arranged supervised visits with family members
- Supported clients to appointments and made referrals to other services (Methadone clinics, Counseling, rehabilitation, housing authority, hospital appointments, legal aid)
- Supported pregnant clients to prepare for the arrival of their baby, by attending hospital appointments, organizing suitable accommodation services & applying for funding to ensure the basic needs of the mother / child are met.
- Created individual care plans specific to each client using a holistic approach, carried out risk assessments and completed thorough admittance forms for new clients. Used a person centered approach when working with clients.
- Attended call outs to clients who had secured accommodation to stay up to date on their progress.
- Linked in with other practitioners regarding the wellbeing of each client & sent follow up emails.
- Worked closely with management assisting with administrative duties.
Aged Care Worker
Moorehall Lodge
Ardee
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Worked part time while attending college.
- Cared for clients at different stages of dementia through use of ‘The Butterfly Approach’.
- Supported clients to appointments and social activities.
- Built & maintained positive relationships with medical personnel, clients and their families.
- Facilitated weekly activities to promote physical and social development.
- Documented any changes in clients and conducted thorough handovers to the registered nurse.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Social Studies
Institute of Technology Carlow
Carlow, Ireland07.2018
Skills
- Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
- Ability to deal with challenging situations and remain calm
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong emotional intelligence when dealing with clients
- Strong problem solving and time management skills
Certifications
- First Aid & CPR
- TCI Trained
- Medication Administration
- Safe Talk
- Children’s first
- Fire trained
- Developmental trauma training
- The fundamentals of GDPR
CORU Registered
SCW-001297
Timeline
Team Leader
Talbot Group
05.2024 - Current
Residential Social Care Worker
Ashdale Care
11.2023 - Current
Caseworker
Bonnie Support Services Ltd
03.2023 - 06.2023
Support Worker
Global Disabilities
02.2023 - 03.2023
FIFO Utility
Evolve Talent
01.2022 - 02.2023
Dairy Farm Hand
Moxey Farms
03.2021 - 09.2021
Support Worker
Global Disability
11.2019 - 03.2021
Project Worker
Peter McVerry Trust
09.2018 - 09.2019
Aged Care Worker
Moorehall Lodge
07.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Social Studies
Institute of Technology Carlow
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