Lorraine_hs_cv
- 1. Curriculum Vitae LORRAINE SIMON Address-22 Rafters Road, Dublin 12 Telephone – 087-3434195 Email - lorrainesimon47@gmail.com Date of Birth – 07/09/1984 Objectives I aim to gain employment in a social care role and contribute my experience, motivation and enthusiasm to the sector. I have a particular interest in working with marginalised groups to overcome barriers to community integration and employment. Education 2011-2012 -Dublin Institute of Technology, Higher Degree in Social Care. 2004-2007 -Sligo Institute of Technology, Ordinary Degree in Social Care. 1997-2002 -Scoil Chriost An Ri, Boyle- Leaving Certificate. Experience Workpath Facilitator| Rehab Enterprises, Dublin Ireland April 2014-Present Delivered a service to Support employees on the department of social welfares wage subsidy scheme. This involved providing support to disabled employees regarding personal, social, health and family issues which may prove as barriers to retaining employment. This included support in applying for social welfare benefits and entitlements support re: money management. Enabling employees to access community and health service support structures. Providing appropriate support, training and guidance to both employees and employers. Liaising with supervisors/managers/HR representatives/ multi disciplinary team members relevant to the care and continued employment of the employee. Provided disability awareness training across the companies and worked to support the managers in various companies with issue pertaining to the employment of people with disability. Coordinated with various agencies particularly the HSE and the department of social welfare. Managed a caseload of 70 people with various disabilities and mental health providing for their support needs while in employment. Aided the development of and maintained a comprehensive reporting system and Lorraine Simon CV
- 2. Curriculum Vitae produced monthly reports in a timely manner. The monitoring of employee progress and changing needs, Participation in cross-functional working groups, as designated by the Line Manager Employment Consultant | Aspire Employment, Disability employment service, Perth, W.A May 2013-November 2014 Provided services to people from various backgrounds receiving disability benefits and assisted them to return to the workforce by providing social/emotional support, sourcing work and training opportunities. Developed relationships with potential employers and supported them and the employee on securing and maintaining employment. Provided necessary intervention to build work skills, community integration and work capacity. Liaised with individuals, families and various service providers to address barriers to employment. Ensured assessments were completed and adhered to accordingly. Kept up to date records and followed necessary government procedures. Displayed exceptional organisational skills while managing a caseload of 30 people who were seen for face to face contact on a weekly/fortnightly basis. Social Care Worker | Multiple Sclerosis society of Western Australia October 2012-April 2013 Assisted people with Multiple Sclerosis provided home support with daily living needs while also working to provide social support through my role in the community outreach programme. Provided day services and activities to interest/benefit a group of individuals with varied needs. Supported clients with personal and medical care; bathing, grooming, dispensing and administering medication, catheter and PEG feed care, feeding clients. Maintained written and verbal reports regarding client’s daily activities and progress. Observed clients for medical issues/deterioration and reported findings to relevant team members. Ensured that all required documentation was complete and accurate. Reviewed and evaluated clients’ progress and made adjustments to programs as required. Provided lay counseling/ emotional support and liaised with other agencies as required. Provided input to management with regard to the development of the program and participated in program evaluations. Assisted clients with therapeutic rehabilitation activities. Social Care Worker | Daughters Of Charity Community Residential Services, Dublin, Ireland May 2007 – October 2012 Solely responsible for the running of the residential unit catering for the needs of 6 service-users with Lorraine Simon CV
- 3. Curriculum Vitae intellectual disabilities in the 24 hour setting. Worked to promote community integration and independence whilst also updating care plans for each individual on an ongoing basis. Developed good working relationships with other professionals and families. Student Social Care Worker | Health Service Executive, Residential services, Drogheda, Ireland February 2007 - May 2007 Working with teenagers at risk in the residential setting. My role consisted of reporting observations, attending house meetings, carrying out assigned tasks, partaking in supervision, answering the phone and arranging appointments, maintaining high standards of documentation, creating and implementing interventions. Job Coach/Care assistant | Hope community Resources Anchorage, Alaska March 2006- May 2006 As a job coach my role involved supporting service-users with intellectual disabilities in maintaining their jobs in a busy restaurant. In my care assistant role, I cared for individuals with severe/ profound disabilities by meeting their support needs, assisting them with daily living and medical requirements, reporting observations and liaising with other professionals involved. Managing prescriptions, administering medication and completing related training. Further Training Completed Manual handling Assist suicide prevention training Community development training Supporting people with intellectual disability through bereavement Wrap 1-wellness recovery action plan Referees available on request Lorraine Simon CV