Teresa (Tracy) O Callaghan
Cork,County Cork
Summary
Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes. Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices. Responsible Care Assistant enthusiastic about supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player. Diligent health care team member with skills and training to safely support patients and assist clinical team member. Always ready to help with hygiene, mobility and cleaning needs. Works fast to stay ahead of continuous patient workload. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Security officer
MCM Security officer
Cork , County Cork
- Patrolled facilities to prevent crime and unruly behaviour.
- Secured doors and gates across office buildings and grounds, maintaining optimal security standards.
- Signed in and issued passes to visitors and contractors.
- Checked bags and identification with keen eye for detail.
- Updated team and coordinated responsibilities using two-way radio system.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement for appropriate incident management.
- De-escalated threatening behaviour with firm and commanding presence.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies and handled shoplifters for retail clients.
- Worked in security control room to continuously monitor CCTV feeds.
- Created hazard-free environment by reporting on building damage and irregularities.
Health care assistant
HSE SECTOR3
Cork , County Cork
2003.05 - Current
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- 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.
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Supported patients through personal care tasks such as toileting, showering and feeding, maintaining sensitivity to needs and ensuring comfort, dignity and safety throughout.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Health Care Assistant
College of comerce
Cork, County Cork 2001.04 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Secuirty
College of comerce
Cork, County CorkSkills
- Elderly care
- Compassionate care giver
- Personal care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Care management
- Disability care
- Patient handling and positioning
- Home care
- Patient risk assessment
Affiliations
- Travelling ,meeting new people, learning new Skills ,education
Timeline
Health care assistant
HSE SECTOR3
2003.05 - Current
NVQ Level 5 - Health Care Assistant
College of comerce
2001.04 -
Security officer
MCM Security officer
Certificate of Higher Education - Secuirty
College of comerce
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