Benjamin Gerard Fogarty

I was a full time career for my dear mother for 8 years spanning December 2013 til her passing in November 2022.

duties included all levels of personal care as well as shopping cooking cleaning etc.

I received a carers pension over this period as I was able to work only part time carrying out property maintenance in the local area.

• Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
• Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
• Assisted individuals with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
• Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
• Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
• Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
• Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
• Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
• Accompanied clients on outings such as shopping trips or visits to friends and family members.
• Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
• Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities that promoted physical fitness and overall wellbeing.
• Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times such as illness or bereavement periods.
• Assisted clients in maintaining an active lifestyle by accompanying them on walks outdoors.
• Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
• Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
• Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
• Prepared meals according to dietary requirements specified by the doctor or nutritionist.
• Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
• Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
• Assisted patients with mobility issues by helping them transfer from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.

• landscape construction and turf laying.
• garden maintenance
• painting full houses interior and exterior
• house renovations of varying capacities

• Resolved customer complaints related to audiovisual system performance issues.
• Built strong rapport with customers to foster confidence in system installations.
• Checked completed work for quality and accuracy.
• Prepared sets with lighting and other equipment to meet production specifications.
• Tested newly installed audiovisual equipment to ensure optimal performance before delivery to customer sites.
• Serviced and maintained all audiovisual systems according to project guidelines.
• Assisted with the installation of sound reinforcement systems in auditoriums or other large venues.
• Supervised crew of audio-video installation team members and third-party subcontractors.
• Maintained records of installed equipment by completing service tickets and updating inventory logbooks.
• Installed, configured, and tested audio visual equipment such as projectors, screens, speakers and amplifiers.
• Coordinated with clients to determine their needs for audio visual services at events or meetings.
• Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to when installing electrical wiring for audiovisual projects.
• Developed comprehensive plans for installing new audio visual systems based on client requirements.
• Identified potential problems associated with a particular installation prior to implementation.
• Maintained AV inventory and supplies and facilitated orders for new equipment.
• Followed specifications to pull and terminate cables.
• Placed microphones in specific locations to maximize audio quality.
• Evaluated existing AV systems for compatibility with new components prior to installation.
• Assessed AV equipment, performing minor repairs to promote continued functionality.
• Provided technical support to customers in the use of audio visual systems.
• Repaired defective components such as cables, wires and connectors used in audiovisual systems.
• Executed and supervised rack fabrication.
• Set up and operated video cameras, recording devices, lighting equipment and other technical gear for events.
• Identified, diagnosed, and resolved problems with media systems.
• Collaborated with production staff to deliver exceptional performances.
• Controlled lights, sound and A/V equipment during live productions.
• Used appropriate tools and materials in alignment with safety protocols and industry best practices.
• Developed training materials for users on how to operate various types of audiovisual equipment.
• Compressed, digitized and duplicated audio and digital files.
• Managed day-to-day AV operations, supervising equipment removal and return.
• Transported and installed equipment for weddings, concerts and other live events.
• Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
• Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
• Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

• Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
• Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
• Cleaned up debris from job sites at the end of each day's work.
• Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
• Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
• Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
• Repaired walkways and patios using bricks, pavers or other materials as required.
• Raked leaves from lawns or other areas for disposal according to regulations.
• Ensured proper storage of tools and equipment after use each day.
• Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
• Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
• Provided assistance with irrigation system repairs and maintenance.
• Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
• Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers or foliage.
• Spread mulch around plants to help retain moisture in soil.
• Cared for artificial turf fields, periodically removing turf and replacing cushioning pads.
• Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
• Delivered supplies such as soil amendments, fertilizer bags, plants, to job sites.
• Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Assisted in the development of landscape designs and plans.
• Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
• Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
• Mowed lawns, trimmed shrubs and trees, and applied fertilizers as needed.
• Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
• Collected trash from job sites on a regular basis to maintain cleanliness.
• Built or maintained greenhouses, fences or benches,
• Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
• Weeded flower beds and maintained plantings to ensure aesthetic appeal.
• Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
• Planted flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees following specified layouts.
• Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
• Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
• Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
• Installed block and stone décor according to plans and specifications.
• Operated a variety of landscaping equipment including mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers and hedge clippers.
• Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
• Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.