I have over 25 years experience of care for the elderly. VTEC level 5. Worked as a carer for HSE for 15 years. Experienced cook, full driver�s licence .....

Hello, My name is Cheryl & I am Irish & a very experienced Carer for the Older Person with a FETAC level 5 Healthcare qualification. I have a kind, cheerful, reliable, trustworthy & empathetic can do attitude. I have 10 distinction level modules including: Care of the Older Person Care Support Care Skills Work Experience Health & Safety at Work Infection Prevention & Control Palliative Care Communications Manual Handling Skills Pre -Hospital Emergency Response Elderly Safeguarding & Ist Aid Certificates I have enjoyed many years as an Elderly Carer, as a live -in and live - out Private Household Carer & years in a very busy local Nursing Home, where l gained an advanced medical knowledge of every aspect of Elderly care as a Nurses Aid. I've worked alongside patients with Dementia, Arthritis, Strokes, Cancer, Palliative Care, (C.O.P.D), Compulsive obstructive pulmonary disorder, Parkinsons disease, Impaired Vision, Diabetes, Challenging behaviour, Intellectual Disability, Depression, Schizophrenia, Incontinence Issues, Catheter use, Hoist use, etc. I have many add on qualifications such as Dementia Awareness Workshops, Medication administration etc. I'm available as a live-in or out C.....

28 years experience with the HSE as a care assistant� Fetac 5 .. 9 modules .....