I have worked in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, residential services, day service centers, and community service day centers, providing essential care and support to a diverse group of clients.
Providing holistic care to elderly and disabled clients, ensuring a compassionate and safe environment where their physical and emotional needs are met.
Supporting clients with a range of physical and mental challenges, helping them navigate daily tasks with empathy and patience while encouraging their independence.
Focusing on emotional care, offering companionship and reassurance, especially for clients experiencing feelings of isolation or anxiety due to their disabilities.
Collaborating closely with families, providing them with emotional support and keeping them well-informed about their loved ones' progress and well-being.
Caregiver
Home Instead Rathfarnham
07.2022 - 08.2023
Provided in-home care to elderly and disabled clients, tailoring care to meet their specific needs, with a strong focus on offering emotional and mental support.
Supported clients through daily routines, offering a listening ear and comforting presence to help ease feelings of loneliness or anxiety, particularly for those with disabilities.
I aimed to create a compassionate, trusting environment where clients felt safe and respected, especially during difficult times.
Emphasized building strong emotional connections with clients, helping to improve their mental well-being alongside their physical health.
Director
Steve Bill Limited
07.2019 - 06.2022
Managed wholesale and retail operations for mobile phones and accessories.
Oversaw business strategy, sales, and supply chain management.
Director
Rexking Limited
03.2017 - 06.2019
Directed wholesale and retail operations specializing in mobile devices and accessories.
Managed staff, inventory, and client relationships.
General Manager
Jiawen (Hong Kong) ICL
01.2003 - 02.2017
Managed international operations for an import-export company, focusing on electronic components and consumer goods.
Oversaw staff, supply chain, and international trade partnerships.
General Manager
Shenzhen Century New Industrial Limited Company
07.1998 - 06.2001
Led all aspects of business operations, including sales, procurement, and marketing in a fast-growing electronics company.
Implemented strategic plans to drive business growth and profitability.
Sales Manager
Shenzhen Fulin Industrial Limited Company
03.1995 - 08.1996
Managed sales for intelligent SIM products.
Developed sales strategies, cultivated client relationships, and consistently exceeded sales targets.
Worker
Shenzhen Hua De Electronic Co, Limited
07.1994 - 02.1995
Education
QQI Level 6 Major Awards - Disability Awareness, Personal & Professional Development, Conflict Management, Supervisory Management
12.2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Leeds Beckett University
11.2003
English language, MBA
Leeds Metropolitan University and Limerick University
11.2003
English
Zhaoqing University
06.1998
Electronics project
Zigong Fuxi Higher Vocational School
06.1994
QQI Level 5 Major Awards - Care of the Older Person, Care Skills, Infection Prevention and Control, Nutrition, Safety and Health at Work, Teamworking, Work Practice
Skills
Compassion and Patience
Emotional and Mental Support
Dignity in Care
Adaptability
Teamwork and Collaboration
Physical and Emotional Support
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/16/74
Driving License: Irish full driving license since 2019
Preferred Name
Joan Ding
Personal Life Experience
Mother of 6 Children, 2002 - Present, Raising six children has given me a unique perspective on care, patience, and responsibility.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Emerald Nursing
09.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Home Instead Rathfarnham
07.2022 - 08.2023
Director
Steve Bill Limited
07.2019 - 06.2022
Director
Rexking Limited
03.2017 - 06.2019
General Manager
Jiawen (Hong Kong) ICL
01.2003 - 02.2017
General Manager
Shenzhen Century New Industrial Limited Company
07.1998 - 06.2001
Sales Manager
Shenzhen Fulin Industrial Limited Company
03.1995 - 08.1996
Worker
Shenzhen Hua De Electronic Co, Limited
07.1994 - 02.1995
QQI Level 6 Major Awards - Disability Awareness, Personal & Professional Development, Conflict Management, Supervisory Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Leeds Beckett University
English language, MBA
Leeds Metropolitan University and Limerick University
English
Zhaoqing University
Electronics project
Zigong Fuxi Higher Vocational School
QQI Level 5 Major Awards - Care of the Older Person, Care Skills, Infection Prevention and Control, Nutrition, Safety and Health at Work, Teamworking, Work Practice