Bronagh Ganley
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
I have had a multifaceted professional journey that reflects adaptability, empathy, and a commitment to caring for others. From hands-on roles in ice cream production at Silver Pail Dairy to impactful positions in social care at Positive Care Ireland and Cope Foundation, I have navigated diverse responsibilities with a genuine dedication to the well-being of others. As a Senior Supervisor/Instructor, my role became woven with leadership growth, compliance diligence, and a focus on community engagement, all while embodying an inclusive approach in both professional and personal spheres.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR SUPERVISOR/INSTRUCTOR
COPE FOUNDATION
MALLOW, IRELAND
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for ensuring the highest standard of care for service users with developmental disabilities, covering health, well-being, and emotional needs.
- Key-working, safeguarding, risk management, and creating diverse opportunities through activities.
- Engaged with community leaders to foster community involvement, conducted surveys for feedback, and actively participated in auditing, updating safeguarding logs, presented informative sessions, and created accessible documents.
- In the absence of the manager during her maternity leave, I became the Day Service Lead, whereby I continued with my role as a Supervisor, while also handling administrative tasks such as rostering, payroll, participated in case conferences, and liaised with senior management and multidisciplinary teams.
CARE AIDE
COPE FOUNDATION
HOLLYHILL, IRELAND
12.2017 - 02.2022
- Worked in a residential community, home to 56 individuals with developmental disabilities.
- I strived to ensure the holistic well-being of each client through key-working, safeguarding measures, and a diverse array of activities.
- Working off the floor, I took charge of crafting and updating detailed care plans, encompassing Health Action Plans, Intimate Care Plans, Personal Details, Risk Assessments, and End of Life care, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized approach to the individual's needs.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Observed and reported changes in clients' physical condition and behavior.
- Administered medications according to physician's instructions and monitored patient response to treatment protocols.
SOCIAL CARE WORKER
POSITIVE CARE IRELAND
CO. CORK, IRELAND
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked in a residential home with adolescents coming from disadvantaged areas, broken homes, drug/alcohol abuse and sexual abuse.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
- Acted as a point of contact between service users, families and external agencies.
- Partnered with Social Workers to develop coping mechanisms and behavioral therapy methods.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in a professional manner.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Encouraged clients to participate in meaningful activities that promoted self-esteem.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve goals.
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
CASUAL PRODUCTION EMPLOYEE
SILVER PAIL DAIRY
FERMOY, IRELAND
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Packing various dairy treats like ice cream products and frozen yoghurts, hand-labeling and hand-filling tasks.
- Unloaded and sorted products and transported items to proper locations.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- As I gained experience, I moved to the cake room, where I focused on the creative aspect of the job, specifically decorating ice cream cakes.
Education
BA (Hons) in Psychology -
Waterford Institute of Technology
M.Sc Ageing Health & Wellbeing in Intellectual Disability -
Trinity College Dublin
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptive
- Flexible
- Computer Literate
- Presentation Skills
- Analytic
- Detail Oriented
- Compassionate
- Creative
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Setting Boundaries
- Emotional Intelligence
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinker
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Employee Supervision
- Compliance Understanding
- Strategic Planning
- Goal-Oriented
- Employee Motivation
- Financial Management
- Training and Mentoring
Professional Development
- Children First
- Fire Safety
- Safeguarding
- Manual Handling
- Safety Intervention Training
- The Fundamentals of GDPR
- Medication Management
- Buccal Midazolam Training
Other Information
- Driven by a passion for improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, I pursued further education by completing my Masters degree. Focused on positive risk-taking, person-centredness, choice, and advocacy, my dissertation, titled 'A Descriptive Quantitative Exploration of Choice in the Lives of Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Ireland,' used data from Wave 3 of the IDS-TILDA study. The study revealed that older individuals with developmental disabilities often experience low levels of choice, particularly those with communication difficulties. Armed with this insight, I integrated enhanced communication methods, including creating Easy Read documents, in my role as Senior Supervisor and Day Service Lead to empower individuals with developmental disabilities in making informed choices.
- I hold a Full Clean Class 5 Driving License.
Accomplishments
- Received an award for achieving the highest end of year mark at distinction level in M.Sc. in Ageing Health and Wellbeing in Intellectual Disability.
- My thesis was presented at the Trinity Health & Education International Research Conference (THEconf2022) in March 2022.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENIOR SUPERVISOR/INSTRUCTOR
COPE FOUNDATION
02.2022 - 01.2024
CARE AIDE
COPE FOUNDATION
12.2017 - 02.2022
SOCIAL CARE WORKER
POSITIVE CARE IRELAND
08.2017 - 12.2017
CASUAL PRODUCTION EMPLOYEE
SILVER PAIL DAIRY
01.2014 - 01.2016
BA (Hons) in Psychology -
Waterford Institute of Technology
M.Sc Ageing Health & Wellbeing in Intellectual Disability -
Trinity College Dublin
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