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Paula Shields

Blackrock,Dublin

Summary

Through years of experience I gained confidence in supporting people with disabilities and their family members. With 9 years background in healthcare support, knowledgeable about patient care, communication, and maintaining clean and safe environment. Adept at building rapport with patients and colleagues, demonstrating empathy and reliability. Ready to use and develop organisational, interpersonal, and caregiving skills in Healthcare role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Healthcare Support Worker

Autism Initiatives
Stillorgan, Dublin
09.2017 - Current
  • Action Support plans devised from person-centred plan.
  • Be responsible for the basic care of the service users e.g. bathing, dressing and general overview of their practical needs.
  • Take responsibilities for planning, organising, training and development through goal planning.
  • Develop an understanding and experience of behaviours of concern
  • write reports as directed, also undertake a keyworker role to the service users.
  • Submit written information on service users and monitor the service users progress.
  • Facilitated social activities for patients, boosting morale and wellbeing.
  • Enabled better understanding between healthcare team members by acting as a liaison between them.
  • Assisted in administering medication as per instructions from qualified professionals, ensuring correct dosage and timing are followed.

Special needs assistant

Ballyowen Meadows Special School
Loughlinstown, Dublin
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Organised stimulating educational visits that enhanced practical knowledge and experiences outside the classroom setting.
  • Utilised assistive technology tools to facilitate effective communication between hearing-impaired students and others.
  • Promoted inclusivity with implementation of differentiated instruction strategies.
  • Adapted conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils thereby enhancing overall comprehension levels.

Education

QQI Level 5 - Special Needs Assistant

The Open College
06.2017 -

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support -

Loughlinstown Training Centre
02.2016 - 10.2016

Skills

  • Communicating with non-verbal patients
  • First Aid
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Disability support
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Person-centred care plans

Affiliations

  • Group Hiking
  • Sea Swimming
  • Yoga

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Healthcare Support Worker

Autism Initiatives
09.2017 - Current

QQI Level 5 - Special Needs Assistant

The Open College
06.2017 -

Special needs assistant

Ballyowen Meadows Special School
10.2016 - 06.2017

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support -

Loughlinstown Training Centre
02.2016 - 10.2016

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