Nicola O' Brien

Experience

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  St. Munchins FRC

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Student Social Care Worker

  I was involved in a number of children's afterschool groups, both recreational and educational. The children were from both primary and secondary school. I assisted a teacher in the homework club. In the afterschool clubs there were different activities organised by a staff member and I. Activities such as art, cooking, swimming and general discussions. I was given the responsibility for running a computer class for young children on a Friday evening. I set up a basic skills program and kept a scrap book of each activity they carried out for the 10 weeks. Show less

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  Londis

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Part-Time Deli Assistant

  I woerked as a part time staff member every weekend. My responsibilities involved serving the customers with food of their choice.Making salads, cleaning, baking breads and tarts, keeping log sheets up to date. As part of this job, the skills and qualities needed would be excellent communication skills, motivation, punctuality, to be energetic, friendly towards staff and customers.

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  Clarecare

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Student Social Care Worker

  My 3rd year College placement was in Clarecare. I worked in both the Killaloe and Ennis offices. I was supervised by a member of the Clarecare staff. I was given responsibilities of one to one work with children who were referred to the service. I was given the opportunity to arrange the programme that would suit the childs needs. I also worked alongside my supervisor to run a self esteem group with young children who were also referred to the service. I was responsible for the case notes for each session which were then reviewed by my supervisor.I had one to one work involving teenagers.I was given the opportunity to be involved in a parenting programme by observing and researching information for the sessions. During the Summer, Clarecare hired me to work in the Summer Camps with the other staff members. I was given main responsibility of organising the art and craft for each summer camp and teach it to the children who attended the camp. Show less

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  TTM Healthcare Group

  May 2015 - Jun 2016

  Social Care Worker

  I work with both adults and children in these services. The service users may have autism ranging from mild, moderate to severe. There are service users with other disabilities that require full assistance from staff members. There is a lot of one to one work with service users in order to make the service user feel secure and supported and that their needs are fully met. The service users are given options to also part take in activities such as horse riding, swimming, cinema, walks and other activities that are of interest to them. The work involved is very rewarding. Show less

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  Rehab Group

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  Social Care Worker

  I work as a care worker in a children's respite for autistic children between the ages of 5-18years of age. My duties within the service are to carry out risk assessments in the service, create menu plans for the service each week, ensure that all health and safety matters are recognised and resolved within the service. I ensure that I give the highest standard of care to each service user. By doing this, I adhere to the policies and procedures of the company, I ensure that I am aware of any changes in each service user PCP file. I make sure to offer each child a variety of activities to take part in while in the respite service. I am also currently in charge of the Saturday Club that involves organising social outings and activities for a group of teenagers who attend the service. Show less

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  RehabCare Group Inc

  Jan 2017 - May 2023

  Social Care Worker

  I worked in a residential setting for children with autism who then transitioned into adult residential services. I had different roles and responsibilities within the service while always adhering to HIQA regulations and standards. I developed various skills which have led to me improving and upskilling myself to provide the best care to each individual I support.

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  Rehab Group

  Mar 2023 - now

  Im a newly appointed team leader in a dual respite service for adults and children with an ID and/or autism.

  • Residential and Respite Service Manager

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Team Leader

    Mar 2023 - Jun 2024