Jordan Connor
Ballycastle,Antrim
Summary
Determined on a challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results whilst being an empathetic and supportive member of the team
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Nursing auxiliary
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Ballycastle, Antrim
2024.10 - 2025.12
- Helped in bathing and dressing patients; maintained personal hygiene standards alongside person-centred care.
- Demonstrated empathy with distressed patients, ensured emotional well-being.
- Provided emotional support during stressful procedures; eased anxiety levels among patients.
- Maintained clean and hygienic premises for infection control.
- Updated medical records punctually, facilitated efficient patient management.
- Offered palliative care support; provided comfort to terminally ill patients.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility and the use of manual/electric mobility aids.
- Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
- Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
- Monitored medical supply levels and restocked exam rooms.
- Aided patients with meal and snack times in line with Speech and Language Therapist recommendations
Support worker
Triangle Housing Association
Ballycastle, Antrim
2022.09 - 2024.02
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls, accidents and damages to personal belongings/housing structures
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health within personal and communal settings.
- Provided transportation and advocacy for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival and the best treatment outcomes possible.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary and swallowing needs of clients.
- Administered medication according to schedule and followed rigorous safety protocols, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of patient activities and behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing, consistently promoting person centred care.
- Carried out 1:1 activities for clients who had behaviours that may challenge, ensuring safety for those involved and a trusting relationship between service users and staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Theatre Studies & English Language/Linguistics
University of Glasgow
Glasgow06.2022
Skills
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Time efficiency
- Personal care tasks
- Confidentiality adherence
- Initiative taking
- Resilience under pressure
- Use of medical equipment
- Infection control awareness
- Record-keeping
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Computer literate
- Assertiveness in patient advocacy
- Dementia care training
- Use of medical software
Timeline
Nursing auxiliary
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
2024.10 - 2025.12
Support worker
Triangle Housing Association
2022.09 - 2024.02
Master of Arts - Theatre Studies & English Language/Linguistics
University of Glasgow