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Antonio Costa

Rua poço candeeiros 9

2475-041 Benedita Portugal

Tel UK: 00447852174344

Tel PT: 00351 933725701

antcostalx@gmail.com

 

Personal Profile

 

A self-motivated professional, trained to high standards, certified with FETAC lev. 5(UK´s NVQ3) (12 MODULES), with over 3 years of experience in Healthcare Support, who enjoys working: within a team always willing to listen and take advice and comments onboard, or alone using initiative. Trustworthy, punctual and committed, with good interpersonal and communication skills, able to show respect to the client’s privacy, dignity, independence and confidentiality using a person’s centred approach . Cleared to work with vulnerable people by Irish and British police.

 

Employment History

 

Since June 2013                 Live in Personal Assistant     Active Assistance, UK

Responsibilities

• One to one care for people with spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities. Covering all aspects of care.

 

Nov 2011 to May 2013            Healthcare Support Worker          Cheshire Ireland,     Greystones,                                       Co Wicklow

 

Responsibilities

• Care for people with physical disabilities in a community environment:

General hygiene; dressing undressing; grooming; cooking; washing and ironing; cleaning; prompt medication; manage GP’s and other appointments; transfers with hoists; driving (wheelchair adapted vehicle) to appointments and going out; shopping; gardening and maintenance of client’s property.

 

Nov 2010 –Oct 2011

• Worked in Ardeen Cheshire home, Shillelagh Co. Wicklow on a FAS CE Scheme week on week off

• Worked as a casual care worker for Cheshire Ireland in a few centres, an average of 40+ hrs per fortnight

 

Aug 2010 – Oct 2010

 

• Worked as a volunteer Care assistant in Ardeen Cheshire home, Shillelagh Co. Wicklow

 

Oct 2009 – Aug 2010           

 

I participated in the FAS HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT TRAINEESHIP PHASES 1, 2 AND 3: FETAC MAJOR AWARD LEVEL 5 CERTICICATION in Ireland

 

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

 

Jul 2000 – Feb 2009 Kerry Foods, Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow

Joined Kerry Foods as a Production Operative and was promoted to the position of Team Leader

 

• May 06 – Feb 09       Team Leader                         Potting Department

• Jul 00 – May 06        Production Operative          Potting Department

 

• 1998 to 2000              self-employed van driver

 

Jun 94 – Sept 98       Process Technician              Hovione S.A. (Portugal)

Pharmaceutical Company

 

Joined Hovione as a Production Operative and was promoted to the position of Process technician semi specialized, details and responsibilities as follows:

 

Responsibilities:

• Working in a FDA regulated batch manufacturing environment

• Operating to GMP principles and SOP’s

 

1992 to 1994              Driver for a funeral home

1989 to 1992              Security guard

1987 to 1989              general operative in a factory

 

Sept 85 – Sept 87      Army Duty

• Attached to the Motorized Infantry Regiment

• Successfully passed Lance Corporal training

 

Training Completed

 

• Management of Neurogenic Bowel, by the NRH; Catheter care: flushing etc…

• ROM Stretching exercises

• Care of physically disabled: SCI, MS, CP, Spina Bifida

• Care for people with eating, drinking and swallowing disorders

• Medication Management

• First-aid; Manual handling; Patient handling; Infection control; Food handling

 

 

Education

 

Portuguese equivalent of A Level

• 7 Subjects – Honours Grade in all subjects

 

 

Languages

 

• English           Fluent

• Portuguese     Fluent

• French            Advanced

• Spanish           Intermediate

 

 

Other Information

• Has an excellent attendance and timekeeping record

 

Referees

• Available on request

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