Abbie Hunter
Bangor
Summary
My healthcare journey has been driven by a strong passion for caring for the elderly and vulnerable. From the age of 16, I have gained extensive experience across care homes, domiciliary care, and community settings, alongside completing an HNC in Healthcare Practice. These experiences have strengthened my desire to pursue a career in nursing and make a positive difference in people's lives.
I began my career as a Food Service Assistant in a care home, where building relationships with residents inspired me to take on a more hands-on caring role. This led to working as a domiciliary care worker, providing personal care and companionship in clients' homes, followed by a Level 2 Care Worker role in a residential care home. After 18 months, I progressed to a Level 3 Carer, taking on responsibilities including medication administration, shift leadership, and care planning. These roles developed my clinical skills, leadership, and communication.
Supporting individuals with dementia has been a key focus throughout my career. I enhanced my knowledge by completing the Best Practice in Dementia Care Certificate with the University of Stirling, strengthening my understanding of person-centred, evidence-based care. Alongside full-time work, I completed an HNC in Healthcare Practice, gaining knowledge in anatomy, physiology, mental health, and health promotion, while developing strong time-management and organisational skills.
My personal experience caring for my Grandad following his Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2018 profoundly shaped my commitment to compassionate care. Supporting him until his passing in April 2024 reinforced my determination to support individuals and families during their most challenging times.
In addition, my volunteering with St John Ambulance as a first aider has strengthened my ability to remain calm under pressure, assess situations quickly, and respond effectively in emergencies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Lead
Dunluce Healthcare
Newtownards, Ards and North Down
2024.08 - Current
- Medication administration, medication monitoring and management, this entails stock count, monthly medication ordering and checking medications in for the month cycle
- Sitting in on care reviews and completing appropriate paperwork for this
- Reviewing residents' care plans, updating and reviewing risk assessments, moving and handling assessments and nutritional assessments
- Dealing with external bodies in person and via phone call
- Working well within a team while running my shift, ensuring the floor is fully covered
- Dealing with families' general questions and or concerns/complaints
Senior Care Assistant
Dunluce Healthcare
Newtownards, Ards and North Down
2024.05 - 2024.08
- Showing supervision & leadership and overseeing, mentoring, and training care assistants
- Care plan evaluating, updating, and reviewing risk assessments
- Dealing with external bodies daily
- Medication administration and management
- Assisting residents with personal care needs
Level 3 Care Worker
Belfast Central Mission
Millisle, Ards and North Down
2022.10 - 2024.05
- Creating and evaluating care plans
- Dealing with external healthcare professionals daily
- Medication management
- Leading the team I'm working with
- Ensuring each resident's needs are met to the fullest each day
- Stepping up when required to work as a team leader
Level 2 Care Worker
Belfast Central Mission
Millisle, Ards and North Down
2021.06 - 2022.10
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help whenever needed
- Making sure every task I approach is in the best interest of the resident regarding person-centred care
- Developed a new passion for learning while carrying out day-to-day duties
- Assisting residents with personal care and meal times
- Worked flexible hours and picked up extra shifts when needed to help out
Domiciliary Care Worker
Caremark
Bangor, Ards and North Down
2020.10 - 2021.11
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Tended to each client's needs to make sure everything was fulfilled, whether this be with personal care or meal
Food Service Assistant
Mount Charles
Bangor, Ards and North Down
2015.09 - 2021.06
- Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations and corporate guidelines, making sure all training is up to date
- Monitored food preparation and offered feedback on portion size and presentation
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and recording food stock and dry goods
- Making sure all the residents' needs are met
Education
St. Columbanus College
Bangor 09/2010 - 06/2015
South Eastern Regional College
Bangor 09/2015 - 06/2017
Rutledge Recruitment and Training
Bangor 03/2023 - 02/2025
South Eastern Regional College
Newtownards 09/2023 - 05/2025
Skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Good at decision-making
- Able to work in a team
- Successful at dealing with things that may occur under pressure
- Enthusiastic about further learning
- I like to have a positive attitude at all times
Timeline
Senior Lead
Dunluce Healthcare
2024.08 - Current
Senior Care Assistant
Dunluce Healthcare
2024.05 - 2024.08
Level 3 Care Worker
Belfast Central Mission
2022.10 - 2024.05
Level 2 Care Worker
Belfast Central Mission
2021.06 - 2022.10
Domiciliary Care Worker
Caremark
2020.10 - 2021.11
Food Service Assistant
Mount Charles
2015.09 - 2021.06
St. Columbanus College
09/2010 - 06/2015
South Eastern Regional College
09/2015 - 06/2017
Rutledge Recruitment and Training
03/2023 - 02/2025
South Eastern Regional College
09/2023 - 05/2025