Aóife Hughes
Perth,WA
Summary
Highly motivated Social Care Worker with experience in providing emotional and practical support to individuals in residential settings. Skilled in personal care assistance, maintaining sanitation standards, and developing coping mechanisms for clients. Seeking to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Care Worker
Terraglen Residential Care Services
Athlone, Ireland
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Accurately recorded client interactions and progress reports.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support.
- Employed crisis intervention techniques as needed and implemented personalised care plans, including meal preparation and personal hygiene.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment, employing deep-cleaning techniques for high-need areas.
Special Needs Assistant
Scoil on Chlochair Primary School
Kilbeggan , Ireland
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behaviour
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Care Practice
Technological University of The Shannon
Athlone, Ireland10-2024
Level 5 - Social Care Practice
Moate Business College
Moate, Ireland06-2018
High School Diploma -
Mercy Secondary School
Kilbeggan, Ireland06-2017
Skills
- First aid and CPR
- Manual handling training
- White card
- RSA WA completed
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Computer skills and record keeping
- General housekeeping duties
- Sanitation standards
- Empathy and compassion
Volunteering
- Spent 4 months in 2021 part time volunteering for Offaly Traveller Movement. Worked with and supported Irish travellers facing discrimination and homelessness.
Timeline
Social Care Worker
Terraglen Residential Care Services
11.2022 - 11.2024
Special Needs Assistant
Scoil on Chlochair Primary School
10.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Care Practice
Technological University of The Shannon
Level 5 - Social Care Practice
Moate Business College
High School Diploma -
Mercy Secondary School