Isaac Rooney
Salisbury,Wiltshire
Summary
A highly skilled professional with extensive experience in the NHS and prison service, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Adept at building rapport with individuals in traumatic circumstances while maintaining composure. Proficient in detailed record keeping and responding effectively in fast-paced, changing environments. Emotionally resilient with a strong ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Prison officer
HMPPS
Shaftesbury, Dorset
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained order within prison environment by enforcing rules and regulations.
- Provided counselling for prisoners to encourage rehabilitation.
- Ensured prisoner safety with regular cell checks.
- Conducted security checks, enhancing overall prison security.
- Responded effectively to emergencies by utilising established protocols.
- Fostered positive relationships with inmates through consistent communication and respect.
- Handled difficult situations calmly, ensuring minimal disruption within the facility.
- Organised daily routines, achieving smooth running of operations.
- Managed conflict situations between inmates, maintaining a harmonious environment.
- Supported inmates with personal issues, assisting their emotional well-being.
- Stayed calm and poised during heated, difficult or stressful situations, alleviating conflicts.
Therapy assistant
Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre
Salisbury, Wiltshire
05.2020 - 04.2024
- Assisted physiotherapists in providing rehabilitation services to patients who has sustained a spinal cord injury.
- Prepared therapy rooms for treatments, ensuring a safe and clean environment.
- Utilised specialist equipment during therapeutic sessions, enhancing patient experience.
- Observed and reported patient progress to senior therapists, contributing to treatment plans.
- Run and managed group therapy sessions for improved patient social interaction.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress through diligent note-taking.
- Delivered patient care plans under the supervision of qualified therapists, driving recovery goals forward.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for holistic patient care.
Therapy assistant
Hobbs Rehabilitation
Winchester, Hampshire
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted physiotherapists in providing rehabilitation services to patients with a variety of neurological conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress through diligent note-taking.
- Prepared therapy rooms for treatments, ensuring a safe and clean environment.
- Utilised specialist equipment during therapeutic sessions, enhancing patient experience.
- Observed and reported patient progress to senior therapists, contributing to treatment plans.
- Created weekly personalised patient timetables for intensive inpatient programmes.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult stages of recovery.
Therapy assistant
Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre
Salisbury, Wiltshire
08.2013 - 11.2017
- Assisted physiotherapists in providing rehabilitation services to patients who has sustained a spinal cord injury.
- Prepared therapy rooms for treatments, ensuring a safe and clean environment.
- Utilised specialist equipment during therapeutic sessions, enhancing patient experience.
- Observed and reported patient progress to senior therapists, contributing to treatment plans.
- Run and managed group therapy sessions for improved patient social interaction.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress through diligent note-taking.
- Delivered patient care plans under the supervision of qualified therapists, driving recovery goals forward.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for holistic patient care.
Nursing Assistant
Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre
Salisbury, Wiltshire
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Provided high-quality patient care, resulting in increased comfort and satisfaction.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, ensuring early detection of potential health issues.
- Assisted with daily activities to enhance quality of life for patients.
- Delivered compassionate emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and empathy, encouraging open communication.
- Assisted patients with personal care, such as toileting, washing, dressing and eating.
Chef de partie
Western Dragonara
St Julian, Malta
05.2012 - 07.2013
Chef
The Cloisters
Salisbury, Wiltshire
09.2008 - 05.2011
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Physiotherapy
Distance Learning Centre
Todmorden 01.2022 - 10.2022
A-Levels - Photography, Product Design, P.E
Totton College
Totton, Hampshire 09.2002 - 06.2005
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science Double Award, PE, Design Technology
Wyvern College
Salisbury, Wiltshire 09.1997 - 06.2002
Skills
- Excellent communication skills Able to actively listen and verbally communicate clearly and concisely
- Ability to build rapport with persons in traumatic circumstances whilst remaining calm throughout any interactions
- Excellent computer skills enabling detailed record keeping
- Ability to respond effectively in fast paced and changing environment and prioritise tasks with the greatest needs first under time and pressure constraints
- Excellent interpersonal skills developed over many years both in the NHS and the prison service
- Emotionally resilient whilst remaining aware of others stressors
Timeline
Prison officer
HMPPS
04.2024 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Physiotherapy
Distance Learning Centre
01.2022 - 10.2022
Therapy assistant
Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre
05.2020 - 04.2024
Therapy assistant
Hobbs Rehabilitation
11.2017 - 05.2019
Therapy assistant
Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre
08.2013 - 11.2017
Nursing Assistant
Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre
02.2013 - 08.2013
Chef de partie
Western Dragonara
05.2012 - 07.2013
Chef
The Cloisters
09.2008 - 05.2011
A-Levels - Photography, Product Design, P.E
Totton College
09.2002 - 06.2005
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science Double Award, PE, Design Technology
Wyvern College
09.1997 - 06.2002
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