Rebecca Clifford
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in communication skills, time management, and empathy. Demonstrates compassion, trustworthiness, and a caring nature, ensuring attention to detail and effective interpersonal skills. Knowledgeable in first aid and CPR, patient under pressure, and excels in teamwork and problem-solving. Committed to taking initiative and achieving excellence in all tasks undertaken.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Care for me, Blue Bird and Crumlin Home are
Dublin, Ireland
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs. - Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
Early Childhood Education Work Experience
Creative kids & Co
Dublin, Ireland
01.2019 - 01.2020
- I was in creative kids and co and short time due to covid but also was doing work experience for my QQ level 5 in Early Childhood education and play I also had SNA as a part of my course
- I worked with children from the ages of 6 months to 4 years of age assisting the room leaders with daily activities and preparing food and I would also help bring children to the garden
- I would read and help with sensory activities also
- Aided teacher in managing classroom behaviour, ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere.
First aider
Irish Red Cross
Dublin, Ireland
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Improved emergency response time by administering first aid promptly.
- Followed all health and safety regulations strictly to maintain high standard of care.
- Updated knowledge on latest first aid techniques regularly, enhancing service quality.
- Carried out thorough injury assessments, identifying appropriate treatment rapidly.
- Used radio operator systems to communicate with emergency dispatch and hospital teams.
- Attended refresher courses in CPR, adult resuscitation and emergency scene management to comply with required training.
- Assessed casualty conditions to apply appropriate first aid treatments.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritised medical care accordingly.
- Demonstrated use of first aid equipment to educate others and promote safety awareness.
Retail cashier
Mr. Price and Supervalue Walkinstown
Dublin, Ireland
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Streamlined checkout procedures for improved shopping experiences.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding refunds or exchanges.
- Helped maintain shop floor presentation standards by restocking shelves when needed.
- Took part in regular training programmes to enhance knowledge base and skills set.
- Managed returns and exchanges to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Kept checkouts areas and general store clean and orderly.
- Delivered outstanding customer care with proactive sales and listening skills.
- Counted change correctly and issued customer receipts.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Early childhood education and play
Inchicore college
Dublin / Ireland 01.2022 - 07.2023
Certificate of Higher Education -
Greenhill's College
Dublin/ Ireland 09.2019 - 03.2021
Healthcare assistance - level 5
Irish Red Cross
Dublin/ Ireland 01.2017 - 01.2020
Skills
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Multitasking under pressure
- Empathy
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
- Caring
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR
- Patient engagement
- Teamwork
- Palliative Care
- Initiative
- Retail awareness
References
Ann bray – annbray@greenhillscollege.ie
Ashok supervalue 0871822631
Paul caskey – bluebird manager
Paulcaskey@bluebirdcare.ie
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Early childhood education and play
Inchicore college
01.2022 - 07.2023
Retail cashier
Mr. Price and Supervalue Walkinstown
10.2021 - 06.2023
Healthcare Assistant
Care for me, Blue Bird and Crumlin Home are
01.2021 - 07.2023
Certificate of Higher Education -
Greenhill's College
09.2019 - 03.2021
Early Childhood Education Work Experience
Creative kids & Co
01.2019 - 01.2020
Healthcare assistance - level 5
Irish Red Cross
01.2017 - 01.2020
First aider
Irish Red Cross
01.2017 - 01.2020
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