- Regular gym attendance with a focus on health and well being
- Enjoy walking, particularly beach and coastal walks
- Interest in meditation and mindfulness
- Spending quality time with my children
Ruth O Shaughnessy
Limerick
Summary
Support Worker dedicated to promoting independence and emotional well-being. Encourages confidence and self-advocacy through structured routines and community engagement. Implements person-centred approaches to meet individual needs and achieve personal goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support worker
Enable Ireland
Limerick
08.2024 - Current
- Support autistic adults with daily living skills (cooking, budgeting, personal care, household tasks)
- Promote independence through structured routines and skill building activities
- Encourage confidence and self advocay in social and community settings
- Assist individuals in achieving personal goals and development plans.
- Provide emotional support using person-centred and autism-friendly approaches
- Support communication needs using clear adaptable strategies
- Implement behaviour support plans and positive reinforement techniques
- Maintain accuarate records, report, and care documentation
- ensure a safe, supportive and inclusive environment at all times#
- Support individuals with decision making and choice led activities
Education
Leaving Certificate
Colaiste Chiarain
LimerickSkills
- Goal achievement
- Emotional support
- Routine development
- Community engagement
- Independence promotion
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Mental health support
- Client-Centred approach
- Care planning
- Autism Spectrum Disorder support
- Client advocacy
Certification
- Full clean Driving licence (Category B)
- QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person Certificate
- QQI Level 5 Care Support Certificate
Interests
Timeline
Support worker
Enable Ireland
08.2024 - Current
Leaving Certificate
Colaiste Chiarain