Katy Quinn
Castlebar,Ireland
Summary
Caring and dependable Care Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs. Qualified with QQI Level 5 in Disability Studies with SNA and experienced with Western Care Association. I am committed to promoting independence, building positive relationships, and providing support with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Western Care Association
Mayo, Ireland
05.2026 - Current
- Support children and young people with additional needs.
- Encourage independence and inclusion.
- Work collaboratively with families and colleagues.
- Implement care plans while upholding dignity and respect at all times.
Office Cleaner
Cleaning Corporation
Mayo, Ireland
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean and hygienic office environments through regular cleaning, sanitising, waste disposal, and upkeep of kitchens and restrooms.
Kitchen Worker
The Lunch Bag
Mayo, Ireland
04.2025 - 06.2026
- Prepared and distributed school meals while following HACCP and food safety standards.
- Maintained hygiene, stock levels, records, and cleaning schedules to support a safe kitchen environment.
Shop Assistant
Casey's
Mayo, Ireland
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided excellent customer service and assisted customers.
- Managed stock control and till operations.
- Completed cash handling and end-of-day store closing procedures.
Cook
Lough Lannagh Village
Mayo, Ireland
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Prepared and cooked meals while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and kitchen safety.
Education
QQI Level 5 - Disability Studies & Special Needs Assisting
Mayo College of Further Education & Training
Castlebar, Ireland01-2025
GCSEs - GCSE
Pen Park Secondary School
Bristol, England01-1999
Skills
- Person-cantered care
- Child and youth support
- Autism awareness
- Safeguarding practices
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Encouraging independence
- Community engagement
- Manual handling techniques
- Food safety and HACCP
- Cardiac first response
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Care Assistant
Western Care Association
05.2026 - Current
Office Cleaner
Cleaning Corporation
05.2025 - Current
Kitchen Worker
The Lunch Bag
04.2025 - 06.2026
Shop Assistant
Casey's
03.2024 - 04.2025
Cook
Lough Lannagh Village
11.2021 - 03.2024
QQI Level 5 - Disability Studies & Special Needs Assisting
Mayo College of Further Education & Training
GCSEs - GCSE
Pen Park Secondary School