Having worked within the Disabilities, Homeless and Probation services for much of my adult life I have Thirty years experience in dealing with issues that affect families and our communities. As a teacher I gave advice and knowledge to students looking after elderly people. I have Real experience in real situations
I am committed to local issues , Previously I was a founder and committee member of Clonburris Youth Club for over 10 years ,a committee member on Clondalkin Community Council and PRO – Peamount Hospital Parents and Friends.
I was the Chairperson of Dublin West MS Ireland (Brendan Kenna) Branch and also oversaw the Fundraising committee for the Branch and was on The Beacon of Light Counselling Centre fundraiser committee.
I am registered as a volunteer collector and supporter for Pieta House, De Paul Trust (St Vincent de Paul) and on the Clondalkin Conference.
I am a Peace Commissioner appointed by Minister for Justice Alan Shatter TD for the County of Dublin and the counties immediately adjoining that county.
Teaching Council registration Number : 189850 – Click here for Teaching Council
FAS/ EI trainer ID number: 903647-7650 FETAC accredited Training Provider: 384901
Care – new ways…new approaches…
BA (hons) degree in Social Care and Disability Diploma in Counselling , Diploma in Health Service Management
Moyle Park College & Clonburris National school
MS Ireland – Multiple Sclerosis Ireland
Dublin West MS Ireland, “Brendan Kenna” Branch , The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Inclusion Ireland – National Association for People with an Intellectual disability
Amnesty International – Irish Section
Get on Board – Mental Health
Social Justice Ireland
The Carers Association
Qualifications:
Degree:
Honours Degree In Social Care supplement
Diplomas:
Diploma in Health Service Management Diploma in Aromatheraphy Diploma in Counselling Diploma in Criminology
Certs:
Childcare Addiction studies cert Advanced Course in Client work skills Community care Practice ‘Community care’ Counselling skills Delivering Outcomes to People Drugs Education course Train The Trainer Managing challenging behaviour Facing upto Suicide Cert Management Cert First Aid Food Safety
300-101 400-101 300-320 300-070 300-206 200-310 300-135 300-208 810-403 400-050 640-916 642-997 300-209 400-201 200-355 352-001 642-999 350-080 MB2-712 400-051 C2150-606 1Z0-434 1Z0-146 C2090-919 C9560-655 642-64 100-101 CQE CSSLP 200-125 210-060 210-065 210-260 220-801 220-802 220-901 220-902 2V0-620 2V0-621 2V0-621D 300-075 300-115 AWS-SYSOPS 640-692 640-911 1Z0-144 1z0-434 1Z0-803 1Z0-804 000-089 000-105 70-246 70-270 70-346 70-347 70-410