Elise Donnelly
Belfast
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate care assistant with 4 years of experience working in numerous care settings with the elderly and disabled. Caring individual with strong motivation to deliver patient centred care while working as part of a team or independently. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges in a calm and resilient manner.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Domiciliary care assistant
Connected Health
Belfast
03.2024 - Current
- Followed care plans to provide care whilst respecting clients individual wishes and involved clients in decision-making to promote independence
- Assisted in daily personal care routines including dressing, showering and toileting. Maintaining client dignity and respect throughout all personal care support
- Used manual handling techniques, transfer aids and operated hoists to move and position clients in safe, comfortable postures
- Kept detailed records of care delivered during each visit, maintaining transparency for other healthcare professionals to allow continual monitoring of the clients
- Recorded and reported any client concerns or changes to manager
- Managed medication schedules for clients in line with the rights of medication
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving quality of life
- Demonstrating empathy, understanding and compassion towards clients, family members and work colleges
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently
- Upheld high levels of confidentiality in line with data protection guidelines
Care assistant
Jark Recruitment
Downpatrick
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared and served daily meals whilst consistently meeting nutritional care plan objectives
- Maintained patient logs, keeping accurate records to monitor clients progression
- Coordinated transport to hospital visits or shopping trips, facilitating independent lifestyles regardless of physical or mental-health limitations
- Promoted comfort, dignity and respect by providing care assistance in toileting, bathing and personal hygiene
- Provided high-quality care, helping disabled individuals to maintain independent lifestyles in their own home
- Upheld high levels of confidentiality in line with data protection guidelines
- Performed household tasks, such as cleaning, vacuuming and cooking, creating safe home environments and minimising risks
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Geography
University of Ulster
09/2022 - 06/2023
A-Levels - Geography
Victoria College Belfast
09/2020 - 08/2022
A-Levels - Sociology
Victoria College Belfast
09/2020 - 08/2022
A-Levels - Performing Arts
Victoria College Belfast
09/2020 - 08/2022
Skills
- Teamwork in high-stress situations and fast-paced environments
- Interpersonal communication
- Calm under pressure
- Empathetic and caring nature
- Manual handling experience
- First aid and CPR
- Reliable and trustworthy nature
- Dementia care
- Time management and punctuality
Timeline
Domiciliary care assistant
Connected Health
03.2024 - Current
Care assistant
Jark Recruitment
05.2022 - 01.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Geography
University of Ulster
09/2022 - 06/2023
A-Levels - Geography
Victoria College Belfast
09/2020 - 08/2022
A-Levels - Sociology
Victoria College Belfast
09/2020 - 08/2022
A-Levels - Performing Arts
Victoria College Belfast
09/2020 - 08/2022
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