Sharon O'Brien
New Ross,County Wexford
Summary
Skilled care provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Experienced carer with 3 years of in-home caring expertise. Completes domestic duties and helps patients with self-care and hygiene. Delivers genuine companionship to elderly patients by anticipating and proactively addressing needs.
Compassionate Carer providing exceptional levels of support to work with the elderly, working to improve levels of independence and self-respect. Providing day-to-day care, compassionate conversation and consistent support for all-round first-class service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Carer
Dovida Co wexford
NewRoss, Ireland
2023.11 - Current
- Provided exceptional care to elderly patients by assisting with daily tasks.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, protecting patient well-being.
- Provided personal grooming assistance such as bathing or dressing up for enhanced self-esteem among clients.
- Ensured proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals for patients.
- Assisted patients with exercises designed by physical therapists to improve mobility and strength.
- Administered medication, ensuring correct dosage and timing.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for all residents, reducing risk of falls or injuries.
- Improved patient comfort by regularly changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness of personal spaces.
- Utilised active listening skills whilst engaging in conversation with clients, boosting their mood and overall happiness level.
- Maintained patient records, guaranteeing accurate tracking of medical history and treatment plans.
- Adhered strictly to privacy rules, respecting the confidentiality rights of all clients.
- Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of clients, providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between patients and their families for better understanding of care plan progressions.
- Offered companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness in patients.
BEACH WARDEN
WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL
Wexford, County Wexford
2021.05 - 2023.05
- Performed administrative tasks such as report writing, contributing to efficient operations.
- Facilitated smooth venue operations by coordinating with maintenance staff promptly on repair issues.
- Monitored CCTV systems efficiently for proactive threat detection.
- Handled difficult situations calmly, maintaining peace and stability within the premises.
- Achieved high resident satisfaction with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Streamlined processes in residential facilities, resulting in enhanced operational effectiveness.
- Resolved conflicts between residents to promote a harmonious living environment.
Education
QQII Level 5 Health Care course - Health Care
WWETB Wexford
Wexford, County Wexford 2024.04 -
SVQ Level 5 - Disability Support
Learning Cloud
Online 2026.02 - 2026.02
Skills
- Communicating with doctors
- Using lifting equipment
- Understanding boundaries
- Health advocacy
Affiliations
- kayaking,walking horse riding cycling swimming
Accomplishments
fetac level 5 business and computers . sport and Recreation fetac level 5, dog grooming fetac level 5
Timeline
SVQ Level 5 - Disability Support
Learning Cloud
2026.02 - 2026.02
QQII Level 5 Health Care course - Health Care
WWETB Wexford
2024.04 -
Carer
Dovida Co wexford
2023.11 - Current
BEACH WARDEN
WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL
2021.05 - 2023.05