My name is Alison, I am 30 years old and I have been working in the care and attention of vulnerable people for more than 12 years and it is a very rewarding job that fulfils me on a personal and professional level. I believe that this profession brings growth and humanity and this makes us live a little closer to others. Service to others, active listening and above all caring with respect and empathy for people who are in a vulnerable situation and need help are the perfect formula for the ideal profession. I am trained as a nursing assistant and I have worked in nursing homes, day centres, hospitals, centres for people with physical and intellectual disabilities, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal cord injury, among other ailments at hospital and social level. I have carried out cognitive therapies, therapies for the development of fine psychomotor skills, accompaniment, personal hygiene, nappy changing, showering in bed, postural changes, enteral feeding and feeding of people with swallowing problems. In addition to these I have taken courses in first aid, food safety, manoeuvres and handling, preparation and administration of medicines among many other tasks that I have carried out as part of my responsibilities as a nu.....

I work in a nursing with 1 year 6 months experience. I feel i can use my free time productively by helping someone in need......

I have 6 years experience in private care of the elderly.....

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I can offer a considerable amount of relevant skills, am flexible and willing to adapt. Also working with Mental Health Patient, Older person in their home doing light house job like cleaning and cooking and volunteer in Foroige after school at Tubbercurry helping with home work and discussion about alcoholism and drugs to the youth. I have patience.kindness, empathy and natural caring person. Am committed to professional development......