Hayley Mckirgan

Here, I work in a Residential home for several clients with disabilities. Please note: this role would not interfere with a new role as it is on-call/ part time hours.

• Enhance quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
• Drive clients safely to social activities and appointments.
• Develop strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
• Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incident reporting.
• Deliver exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance. Prepare nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
• Provide emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
• Work within a team problem solving daily.
• Supporting clients and other team members during challenging incidents and behaviours.
• Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.

Here, I assist elderly people in their own homes with one to one care. Please note: this role would not interfere with a new role as it is on-call/ part time hours.

• Deliver compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Develop strong rapport with residents by actively listening to their needs and offering empathy during difficult times.
• Assisting with clients with dementia and making sure their needs are met and they are safe.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding client progress and concerns while maintaining confidentiality guidelines.
• Administer medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.

• Marked examination papers for staff members so they can reach their Accreditation goals. Providing feedback and guidance
• Facilitated communication between internal departments regarding accreditation matters, promoting collaboration and shared understanding.
• Working within a team to meet deadlines.
• Reviewed accreditation standards and evaluated compliance, identified challenges and proposed solutions.
• Managed data collection for accreditation purposes, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in reporting results.

I worked here as a paid Sanctuary Hand for a not-for-profit organisation helping to rehabilitate animals

• Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
• Operated farm vehicles including kubotas to maintain efficiency.
• Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
• Conducted daily health checks on animals, swiftly identifying and addressing any signs of illness to maintain herd health.
• Led tours for visitors, providing educational insights into the not-for-profits goals and promoting community engagement.