Andrea Martin
Dublin
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
G.A (General assistant)
HSE (Cuan Dara Detox Unit)
Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot . Dublin10
06.2007 - Current
- Work in conjunction with Multidisciplinary team to aid clients during there Stabilization and detox program.
- Ensuring clients Safety whilst in receipt of the supportive regime.
- Provide support to clients while under direction of the clinical nurse manager.
- Assist with daily substance screening.
- Attend to emergencies in a safe and professional manner.
- Ensure safely and security policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Advocate on behalf of clients and liaise with external organisations.
- Promote Rights and responsibilities of each client.
- Actively participate in daily handovers.
- Maintain reception area,assist with administrative tasks and provide exceptional customer care.
Health Care Assistant
Depaul Sundial house
James st,, Dublin
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to team for urgent attention
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Worked closely with patients' [Type] team members, maintaining comprehensive and holistic care.
- Improved quality of life by supporting various aspects of personal care, including bathing and grooming.
- Complied with all safeguarding, risk management, risk assessment and lone working policies and procedures.
Health Care Assistant
Nurse on Call
Harcourt street,, Dublin 2
12.2014 - 06.2017
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
Health Care Assistant
St James Hospital
James st, Dublin
03.2002 - 12.2014
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Assisted clinical staff with wound care and health assessments, enhancing care continuity between support teams.
Education
Diploma of Arts Level 8 - Addiction studies
University of Ireland
Maynooth 09.2019 - 06.2020
NFQ Level 7 Professional Certificate - Addiction Studies
University of Ireland
Maynooth 09.2017 - 06.2018
Level 5 - Healthcare support
Trinity Centre
James st, Dublin 09.2008 - 06.2009
Junior and senior cert - Junior and senior cert
St Louis Secondary school
Rathmines, Leinster 09.1994 - 06.1999
Skills
- Exceptional communicator
- Compassionate care giver
- Personal care
- Organisational standards
Timeline
Diploma of Arts Level 8 - Addiction studies
University of Ireland
09.2019 - 06.2020
NFQ Level 7 Professional Certificate - Addiction Studies
University of Ireland
09.2017 - 06.2018
Health Care Assistant
Depaul Sundial house
06.2017 - 12.2018
Health Care Assistant
Nurse on Call
12.2014 - 06.2017
Level 5 - Healthcare support
Trinity Centre
09.2008 - 06.2009
G.A (General assistant)
HSE (Cuan Dara Detox Unit)
06.2007 - Current
Health Care Assistant
St James Hospital
03.2002 - 12.2014
Junior and senior cert - Junior and senior cert
St Louis Secondary school
09.1994 - 06.1999