Anthony Fitzpatrick

Caring part time for Tina Carroll's son Gary who is autistic. Includes taking him to the pool, lunch, walks, drives and playing and singing music. Generally giving him things to do. I also try and give him as much independence as he is able to manage

• Facilitated communication between patients and their families for better understanding of care plan progressions.
• Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of clients, providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
• Assisted with mobility to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
• Offered companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness in patients.
• Assisted patients with exercises designed by physical therapists to improve mobility and strength.
• Utilized active listening skills whilst engaging in conversation with clients, boosting their mood and overall happiness level.
• Optimized patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
• Read aloud to clients, offering mental stimulation and social companionship.

In this job I was in charge of all the artistic decisions that come with directing a show.

• Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
• Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
• Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
• Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

From 2016 to 2018 I cared for Sean, who is paraplegic, here at home in Ireland. Then from 2018 to 2023, lived with and became his P.A.

• Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
• Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
• Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
• Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
• Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
• Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
• Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
• Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
• Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
• Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
• Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
• Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
• Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
• Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
• Answered questions from clients, family members, and other carers.
• Accompanied clients to important appointments.
• Adapted care activities in response to clients' mood, energy levels, and preferences.
• Planned client meal plans, shopped for ingredients and cooked meals.
• Helped clients to carry out instructions recommended by health professionals.
• Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
• Followed client treatment plans for exercises, medications and wound care.
• Nurtured trusted rapport with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
• Partnered with supervisors and social services team to help coordinate quality care.
• Coordinated clients appointments with healthcare professionals in support of ongoing treatment objectives.
• Drafted correspondence, enhancing corporate image.
• Managed expense reports accurately for budget control purposes.
• Coordinated travel arrangements, resulting in smooth business trips.
• Ensured timely responses to emails to enhance communication flow.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by implementing strict file management systems.
• Handled incoming calls professionally, ensuring excellent customer service delivery.
• Processed mail, email and phone enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.
• Coordinated and secured meetings for management teams, distributing relevant resources ahead of time.
• Received and processed staff business expenses, maintaining excellent cash flow and budget management.
• Completed ad-hoc personal errands, including laundry collection, gift ordering and restaurant reservations for well-rounded personal support.
• Drafted correspondence, compiled reports and prepared presentations with keen attention to detail.
• Scanned and uploaded documents into digital filing system.
• From 2018 to 2023 moved to Spain with him.
• Offered companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness in patients.
• Helped maintain a safe environment for all residents, reducing risk of falls or injuries.
• Improved patient comfort by regularly changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness of personal spaces.
• Adhered strictly to privacy rules, respecting the confidentiality rights of all clients.
• Assisted patients with exercises designed by physical therapists to improve mobility and strength.
• Facilitated communication between patients and their families for better understanding of care plan progressions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care plans.
• Encouraged social interaction for improved mental health amongst residents.
• Responded swiftly to emergency situations, protecting patient well-being.
• Regularly checked vital signs as part of ongoing monitoring of patient health status.
• Utilised active listening skills whilst engaging in conversation with clients, boosting their mood and overall happiness level.
• Worked collaboratively with other carers to provide comprehensive service.
• Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of clients, providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
• Provided personal grooming assistance such as bathing or dressing up for enhanced self-esteem among clients.
• Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals for routine check-ups and treatments.
• Ensured proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals for patients.
• Assisted with mobility to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
• Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
• Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
• Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
• Cooked, cleaned and provided companionship to elderly patients.
• Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
• Assisted clients with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
• Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
• Assisted clients with daily household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
• Administered client medication with care and precision, prioritising health and comfort.
• Ensured clients were correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.
• Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
• Assisted with daily meal prep, promoting nutritious options for optimal health and wellbeing.
• Managed aggressive and threatening behaviour, working with clients suffering mental health disorders.
• Supported clients in accessing social and leisure activities, developing increased independence and life satisfaction.
• Collaborated with external support providers, aiding continuity between caregivers.
• Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely, securely lift and manoeuvre patients.
• Conformed letters, emails and forms to office standards and corrected colleagues' work.
• Processed incoming and outgoing parcels and correspondence for staff.
• Proofread, formatted and corrected correspondence for office staff.
• Documented staff entitlements and expenditures, matching information against allowances.

This was a six week drama workshop for the pupils who were interested in drama.

• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
• Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
• Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
• Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
• Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
• Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.

• Developed participants' confidence for improved stage presence.
• Implemented warm-up routines to enhance focus and energy levels.
• Collaborated closely with other facilitators for more effective sessions.
• Guided script readings for better understanding of characters.
• Introduced various theatrical styles, broadened participants' knowledge and skills.
• Created safe environment with clear communication and respect guidelines.
• Improvised on the spot solutions to unforeseen challenges during workshops.
• Handled logistical issues to ensure smooth running of workshops.
• Incorporated props into sessions, enriched character portrayals.
• Managed time effectively to cover all planned activities within each session.
• Provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement in performances.
• Maintained professional boundaries whilst fostering a fun, inclusive learning environment.
• Encouraged empathy with the use of role-play exercises.
• Used physical theatre techniques, improved body language expression in performances.
• Enhanced performance skills by conducting focused acting drills.
• Adapted workshop content, tailored to individual participant needs.
• Facilitated theatre games, increased teamwork and collaboration.
• Conducted voice exercises for clearer delivery of dialogues.
• Fostered creativity by facilitating engaging drama workshops.
• Coordinated end-of-term shows, providing students with opportunities to showcase their talents.
• Held group and one-to-one drama coaching sessions, embracing diverse performance styles.
• Adapted teaching style to suit varied age and ability groups, maximising student enjoyment and engagement.
• Used theatre and performance activities to increase student confidence and social skills.
• Encouraged students to build new skills through drama, music and theatre workshops.
• Safeguarded children attending drama workshops in line with established child protection policies.
• Facilitated safe, supportive learning environments, helping drama students to thrive.
• Liaised between education and theatre teams to develop targeted session plans.
• Reported on students' progress, providing continued encouragement to build confidence and abilities.
• Shared passion for art with students and encouraged personal skill development.
• Created positive, stimulating learning environment with consistent discipline and successful behaviour management techniques.
• Organised opportunities for students to showcase their work.
• Tailored assigned tasks to suit students' passions, interests and abilities.
• Supplied students with necessary materials and equipment.
• Evaluated students' work and provided constructive feedback to guide improvement.
• Provided inspiring teaching space to ignite students' passion for learning.
• Encouraged peer evaluation and reflection to practise critical thinking skills.
• Taught students key concepts to excel in target art form and meet demands of course examinations.
• Readied students for specific exams and assessments.

This job entailed visiting primary schools all over Northern Ireland and facilitated drama workshops.

• Provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement in performances.
• Collaborated closely with other facilitators for more effective sessions.
• Conducted voice exercises for clearer delivery of dialogues.
• Improvised on the spot solutions to unforeseen challenges during workshops.
• Guided script readings for better understanding of characters.
• Encouraged empathy with the use of role-play exercises.
• Implemented warm-up routines to enhance focus and energy levels.
• Introduced various theatrical styles, broadened participants' knowledge and skills.
• Devised innovative warm-down activities to conclude workshops positively.
• Maintained professional boundaries whilst fostering a fun, inclusive learning environment.
• Created safe environment with clear communication and respect guidelines.
• Fostered creativity by facilitating engaging drama workshops.
• Managed time effectively to cover all planned activities within each session.
• Incorporated props into sessions, enriched character portrayals.
• Facilitated theatre games, increased teamwork and collaboration.
• Safeguarded children attending drama workshops in line with established child protection policies.
• Used theatre and performance activities to increase student confidence and social skills.
• Encouraged students to build new skills through drama, music and theatre workshops.
• Adapted teaching style to suit varied age and ability groups, maximising student enjoyment and engagement.
• Facilitated safe, supportive learning environments, helping drama students to thrive.
• Shared passion for art with students and encouraged personal skill development.
• Created positive, stimulating learning environment with consistent discipline and successful behaviour management techniques.
• Provided inspiring teaching space to ignite students' passion for learning.