Community Support Worker

• Jun 2019 - Present

Holistic Health Practitioner

• Mar 2007 - Nov 2019

Adherence to ethical standards and code of practice for provision of holistic therapies. Ensure respect, confidentiality and integrity of clients. Ensure treatment plans are developed and delivered in respect of clients best interests. Recognising and respecting the value of other therapies and health care requirements, both complimentary and medical treatments to ensure safe and effective treatment plans. Adherence to ethical standards and code of practice for provision of holistic therapies. Ensure respect, confidentiality and integrity of clients. Ensure treatment plans are developed and delivered in respect of clients best interests. Recognising and respecting the value of other therapies and health care requirements, both complimentary and medical treatments to ensure safe and effective treatment plans.

Complementary Therapist

• Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

ALS: Assited Living Service

• Jul 2012 - Apr 2019

Providing direct day-to-day supports for service users with motor neurone disease, diabetic retinopathy and diabetic neuropathy to enable independent living and engagement in psycho-social activities. Acted as advocate for service user negotiating health and social care services. Supported the development of a personal care plan, in liaison with multi-professional team, service user and their families to ensure changing care needs of individual could be effectively met. Provided direct support, guidance and information in relation to communication, feeding/swallowing to both the service user and relevant others. Participation in teams to ensure effective collaboration with service user and their family to provide an integrated care package. Show less

ITEC Tutor

• Oct 2011 - Jul 2018

Delivering I.T.E.C accredited courses in Aromatherapy Massage and Reflexology. Research, develop lesson plans for students in line with I.T.E.C requirements. Supporting students to develop evidence based knowledge and practical skills in preparation for examination for accreditation. Awareness of learning styles, and tailored lessons to support learning of students. Delivering I.T.E.C accredited courses in Aromatherapy Massage and Reflexology. Research, develop lesson plans for students in line with I.T.E.C requirements. Supporting students to develop evidence based knowledge and practical skills in preparation for examination for accreditation. Awareness of learning styles, and tailored lessons to support learning of students.

Complimentary Therapist

• Nov 2007 - Feb 2015

Gort Cancer Support was established on June 21st 2007 to provide support and practical assistance to anyway affected by cancer. Development of individual treatment plans for service users diagnosed, in treatment, recovery from cancer or receiving palliative care services. Provision of a range of complementary therapies using supportive touch to enhance emotional, psychological and physical well-being. Development of policies and procedures for provision of complementary therapies in the centre including the delivery of aromatherapy and safe storage of essential oils. Maintaining up-to-date client records, ensuring client confidentiality and provision of caring and sensitive services to clients and their families. Show less