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Tara Bolger

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Diplomatic and friendly person with a proven track record working for 8 years at Acquired Brain Injury Ireland. Passionate about working with people and working to a high standard. Experienced working in a highly challenging environment while continuing to improve service delivery without compromising attention to detail. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any demand.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Rehabilitation Assistant Team Leader

Acquired Brain Injury Rehab, ABI
Ireland
06.2016 - 02.2024

-Worked in a residential setting supporting adults with Acquired Brain Injuries to work towards their individual rehabilitation goals to increase skills and independence post brain injury

-Liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the residents receive a high standard of care and support

-Completing monthly staff rotas for 2 residential houses

-Supporting staff through regular supervision

-Ensuring the service is adhering to the standards required by the regulatory bodies

-Ensuring policies and procedures are followed and understood by the staff team

-Ensuring residents medication is collected, checked and stored and administered correctly

-Engage in ongoing training in areas such as First Aid, food safety, fire safety, manual handling

Retail Assistant

HMV
Ireland
05.2014 - 09.2014

-Collaborated with team members to accomplish sales goals and improve overall store performance.

-Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.

-Handled returns and exchanges professionally, adhering to company policies while prioritizing customer satisfaction.

Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Retail Assistant

Gala
Ireland
03.2010 - 05.2013

-Ensuring customers have a positive consumer experience by proactively identifying their needs and offering suitable product recommendations

-Ensuring the shop environment is complying with high cleanliness standards at all times

-Ensuring stock is replenished by diligently merchandising and regular upkeep of displays

-Handled returns and exchanges professionally, adhering to company policies while prioritizing customer satisfaction.

-Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere through courteous interactions with both customers and fellow staff members.

-Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various roles within the retail environment as needed.

-Processed transactions accurately, balancing cash registers at the end of each shift.

-Monitored expiration dates on perishable items, reducing waste and ensuring customer safety

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Care

Dublin Institute Technology
Dublin, Ireland
09.2017

FETAC Level 5 - Applied Social Studies

Galway Institute Technology
05.2014

Skills

  • Self management skills
  • Person centred
  • Strong verbal/non verbal communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • CPR/AED
  • First Aid

Timeline

Rehabilitation Assistant Team Leader

Acquired Brain Injury Rehab, ABI
06.2016 - 02.2024

Retail Assistant

HMV
05.2014 - 09.2014

Retail Assistant

Gala
03.2010 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Social Care

Dublin Institute Technology

FETAC Level 5 - Applied Social Studies

Galway Institute Technology
Tara Bolger