Eddie Doggett
Dedicated health care assistant with expertise in patient support and care coordination
About
Dedicated health care assistant with expertise in patient support and care coordination. Known for attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving client well-being and satisfaction.
Experience
Care Team Leader - hcireland - Enniskillen, fermagh
(2026-06)
- Promoted high residents' and families satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of residents promptly and efficiently requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Led team to meet project goals through effective communication and structured organization.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Disability Support Worker - PraxsisCare - Kesh, fermagh
(2025-04 - 2026-01)
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Responded promptly to client needs and provided emotional support.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Supported individuals in community engagement and social participation initiatives.
- Documented client progress and reported observations to the support team.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create personalized care plans.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of disability support practices.
- Implemented strategies to promote client independence and self-advocacy skills.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
Health Care Assistant Community - TarasisHealthCare - Clones, Monaghan
(2023-02 - 2025-12)
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted residents with feeding during mealtimes to promote nutrition and well-being who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Supported patients with mobility and transportation throughout the facility.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Conducted routine checks of patients' vital signs to identify any changes in their health status regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Aided nursing staff with basic patient care tasks, including taking vital signs and administering medications, to enhance overall patient support.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Engaged in training sessions and workshops related to healthcare assistant skills to enhance knowledge and performance related to health care assistant duties.
- Implemented infection control procedures to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Delivered medications orally or topically according to physician instructions.
- Collected specimens from patients according to established procedures.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIQA protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient transfers and mobility needs.
- Provided bedside care to patients, including bathing, feeding, and changing linens.
- Prepared sleeping areas by making beds for client use, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Ward Orderly - St Vincents Hospital - Elm Park, Dublin 4
(2002-01 - 2022-12)
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient transfers and mobility needs.
- Provided bedside care to patients, including bathing, feeding, and changing linens.
- Delivered meals and assisted patients with dining requirements.
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance or care needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations as they arose.
- Called for help from other staff members during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Built trusting rapport with patients to enhance comfort and facilitate quality care.
- Provided support during medical procedures by preparing necessary equipment.
- Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
- Obtained specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered call lights promptly and attended to patient needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation of waiting area and rooms.
- Replenished supplies in patient rooms and nursing stations.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Tracked inventory levels of medical supplies and placed orders for new items.
- Ensured proper handling of medical supplies and equipment inventory.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Streamlined communication by delivering messages and documents between departments promptly.
- Assisted in lifting and moving heavy equipment or furniture within the facility.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during daily operations.
- Offered emotional support to patients and families during difficult times to promote well-being.
- Picked up requested orders to move equipment and supplies to assigned treatment areas.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel immediately.
Education
QQI Level 5 - Care of The Elderly - ForusTraining (2024-07)
QQI Level 5 - Care Skills - ForusTraining (2024-03)
Health - TarsisHealthCare (2023-03)
HealthCare - St Vincents Hospital (1990-12)
High School Diploma - Trim VEC (1990-06)
Some College (No Degree) - Team Care Leader - Florence Ac
Some College (No Degree) - All Courses To Do With Praxsis Etc (safeguarding) - PraxsisHealthCare
Trainer Fire Management - StaffNursing