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
Similar Profiles
Michelle O'FarrellMichelle O'Farrell
Paramedic at HSEParamedic at HSE
Melissa FitzsimonsMelissa Fitzsimons
Student Nurse at HSEStudent Nurse at HSE
Anna KeaneAnna Keane
Multi Task Attendant at HSEMulti Task Attendant at HSE
Bashiir OsmanBashiir Osman
General Operator at Nuur ShopGeneral Operator at Nuur Shop
JOSEPHINE GRACIA NAMALAJOSEPHINE GRACIA NAMALA
HOTEL CLEANER at SPEKE RESORT HOTEL KAMPALAHOTEL CLEANER at SPEKE RESORT HOTEL KAMPALA