Edward Hourigan
Vancouver,BC
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, trustworthy, and reliable individual with a flexible and willing outlook towards employment, eager to learn new skills, and a strong work ethic. I am a team player with excellent report writing and organizational skills. With over seven years of valuable experience working as a care assist with service users facing challenging and behaviors and also that have complex care needs, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of care provision for individuals with diverse needs and unique challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
St Joseph’s Foundation
07.2017 - 12.2023
- Facilitated service users' leisure time tailored to their needs, with an emphasis on the community - Instructed, supervised, and supported service users in daily living - Provided physical care assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, etc. - Recognized and reported problems and assisted in the implementation of relevant programs - Maintained high standards of cleanliness and tidiness within working/living environment - Worked positively and constructively with service users who presented behaviours that challenged
Healthcare Assistant
TLC Nursing Service
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Facilitated service users' leisure time tailored to their needs, with an emphasis on the community - Instructed, supervised, and supported service users in daily living - Provided physical care assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, etc. - Recognized and reported problems and assisted in the implementation of relevant programs - Ensured that adequate reports were kept
Work placement
St Martha’s Nursing Home Charleville
06.2016 - 06.2016
- Cared for multiple residents in the facility - Provided personal care and assistance with activities of daily living - Monitored dining room mealtime as scheduled - Reported accidents/incidents and recorded them in the accident/incident book - Kept records of care given
Education
Training and Education, Level 7 Diploma -
NUI Galway
01.2021
Community Health Services -
Fetac Level 5
01.2016
Leaving Certificate -
Hazelwood College
01.2015
Skills
- Emotional and Social Support
- Bedside manner
- Supporting personal needs
- Meal Preparation
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Crises intervention & prevention trained
- Safe guarding adults at risk trained
- Manual handling trained
- Actively participated in St Joseph’s spring fair fundraiser
- Completed multiple marathons
References
- Leanne Higgins, Person in charge/Manager, St Joseph’s Foundation, Leanne.hggns@gmail.com
- Lauren Dowling, Person in charge/Manager, St Joseph’s Foundation, L.Dowling@sfj.ie
Languages
English
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
St Joseph’s Foundation
07.2017 - 12.2023
Healthcare Assistant
TLC Nursing Service
07.2016 - 08.2017
Work placement
St Martha’s Nursing Home Charleville
06.2016 - 06.2016
Training and Education, Level 7 Diploma -
NUI Galway
Community Health Services -
Fetac Level 5
Leaving Certificate -
Hazelwood College
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