Porcia N Nkosi
Summary
I’m dedicated and ambitious with great communication and interpersonal skills. I pay attention to detail because I have a great active listening skills and problem-solving skills. I am friendly & Enthusiastic, motivated to exceed targets, well organized, hard-working, and flexible. I am proficient in Microsoft Office and other basic computer packages. I have good administration experience. I work well within a team, multi task and leadership skills attributes. I done voluntary job with Saint Paul De Vincent in Offaly as a shop assistant.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Heath Care Assistant / Direct Support Worker
Excel Recruitment
Dublin, Ireland
01.2024 - Current
- Worked flexibly across different shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays to ensure continuous provision of essential care services.
- Handled delicate situations sensitively whilst dealing with end-of-life care.
- Communicated regularly with families on client health updates, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Fostered independence amongst service users, encouraging participation in daily tasks where possible.
- Ensured safety for dementia patients through vigilant supervision and calming techniques.
- Safeguarded dignity of vulnerable adults during personal care delivery, fostering a respectful relationship.
- Assisted with mobility needs to prevent accidents and injuries in the home environment.
- Delivered high-quality care by adhering strictly to individual care plans.
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with service users through effective listening skills and empathy.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients by administering medication and aiding with daily activities.
- Maintained professional boundaries whilst offering comfort and reassurance to those under hospice or respite care.
- Facilitated client outings for socialisation and mental stimulation purposes.
- Offered daily living assistance such as bathing, dressing, feeding; making everyday life more manageable for clients.
- Improved living conditions of elderly individuals, maintaining clean environments and preparing nutritious meals.
- Worked flexibly across different shifts for seamless 24-hour care provision.
- Managed medication schedules for each resident, ensuring correct administration and timing.
- Ensured safety measures in place, reducing potential accidents or injuries.
- Facilitated daily living tasks for improved quality of life for residents.
- Recorded patient information accurately, aiding in effective medical care provision.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
Household/ Direct support worker
HUMAR LTD T/A MARYMOUNT CARE CENTRE
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping surfaces in their work area including living/working areas, bathrooms, kitchens and supply closets
- Refilling and restocking cleaning supplies and toiletries (hand wash, toilet paper, paper towels)
- Washing kitchen napkins, floor rags and dusters
- Maintaining cleaning products and ordering new supplies when necessary
- Taking out the garbage
- Carrying out minor maintenance tasks such as replacing displaced toilet seats, unclogging sinks
- Conducting monthly disinfection and deep cleaning
- Maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and compliance with universal precautions.
- Right daily report on patient’s progress.
- Talking to patients and making them comfortable.
- I help patients with their day-to-day activities by washing, serving meals.
Cleaner
Go Fast Cleaners Ltd
Limerick
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Limerick, Ireland
- I clean offices, industrial estates and residential on a day-to-day basis to make sure the environment is clean and safe.
- I follow the cleaning guidelines set out by the company to use the right cleaning products for cleaning purposes.
- Health and safety rules must be followed.
- Work as a team to get the job faster mostly in large industrial areas.
- Signing of cleaning sheets when the job is completed.
- Limerick, Ireland
Education
Infection Prevention and Control -
Chevron College
Intellectual Disabilities - undefined
Cenit College
Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled Certificate - undefined
Alison
CPR, AED and First Aid Certificate - undefined
Alison
Communications Certification - undefined
DIFE College
Healthy Food Made Easy Certificate - undefined
Banagher FET Centre
Digital Skills Course Training Certificate - undefined
West Offaly Training
Matric Certificate - undefined
P.R Pather School
Skills
- Vulnerable adult abuse recognition
- Direct work with patients
- Bereavement handling
- Home visit competency
- Elderly supportiveness
- Communication with families
- Flexible working hours
- Blood pressure measurement
- Physical therapy aide
- Safety procedures implementation
- Palliative care experience
- Patience and composure
- Healthcare software proficiency
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Use of medical software
- Elderly care proficiency
- Patient dignity preservation
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Wound dressing expertise
- Dementia care training
- Adapting to patient needs
- Multitasking under pressure
- Elderly care
- Pain management
- Paediatric care
- Bedside manner
- Patient care plans
- Meal delivery
Certification
- Care course, Concluded
- Care of the older person, Inconclusive
- Care skills, Inconclusive
- Intellectual disability studies, Inconclusive
Custom
Available on Request.
Timeline
Household/ Direct support worker
HUMAR LTD T/A MARYMOUNT CARE CENTRE
02.2025 - 05.2025
Heath Care Assistant / Direct Support Worker
Excel Recruitment
01.2024 - Current
Cleaner
Go Fast Cleaners Ltd
01.2020 - 08.2020
Intellectual Disabilities - undefined
Cenit College
Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled Certificate - undefined
Alison
CPR, AED and First Aid Certificate - undefined
Alison
Communications Certification - undefined
DIFE College
Healthy Food Made Easy Certificate - undefined
Banagher FET Centre
Digital Skills Course Training Certificate - undefined
West Offaly Training
Matric Certificate - undefined
P.R Pather School
Infection Prevention and Control -
Chevron College
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