Chridesa

My Summary

My Experience

Employment History
Faith Formator
Cathy & Liam Mc Millan – Randalstown | 2017 – Present
• - Teach self-developed faith programme ito youth (ages 9–16).
• - Deliver sessions fortnightly at Tidal Centre, Toome Parish.
Dementia Support Worker
Yvonne Rooney – Draperstown | Jun 2024 – Oct 2024
• Offered companionship, games, and memory-stimulating activities to enhance wellbeing.
Private Home Carer
Briege Murphy – Maghera | Jul 2021 – Nov 2021
• Provided in-home care, including personal care and transport to appointments (chapel, GP, pharmacy).

• Private Home Carer
Mrs Juliann Donnelly – Maghera | May 2019 – Sept 2019
• - Supported personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, nutrition, hydration, companionship, and safety.
Family Childminder (Informal)
Sharlene Deehan – Maghera | Feb 2015 – May 2019
• - Provided daily childcare for nieces and nephews while supporting family needs.
Volunteer – Resident Support
Dominic O Donnell – Ballinascreen Fold, Draperstown | 2015 – 2019
• - Built relationships with residents through social activities (quiz nights, catechism).
Religious Discernment
7 The Meadows – Knock, Co. Mayo | Jul 2013 – Jan 2015
• - Lived in religious community, engaging in prayer, study, pilgrimages, and pastoral outreach.
Special Needs Classroom Assistant (Temporary)
St. Oliver Plunkett’s Primary School – Toomebridge | Jan 2013 – Jun 2013
• - Supported a child with Asperger’s Syndrome; provided literacy and numeracy tuition; dyslexia testing.
Clerical Officer (Temporary)
St. Oliver Plunkett’s Primary School – Toomebridge | Sept 2012 – Dec 2012
• - Reception and administrative support; liaised with staff, pupils, parents, and external agencies.
Youth Coordinator
Apostolate for Pure Love – Maghera | Jan 2009 – 2013
• - Organised and led youth retreats in schools and retreat centres across Ireland.
• - Delivered talks on moral theology, theology of the body, and pro-life issues.
Special Needs Assistant / Science Lab Technician
Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School – Belfast | Sept 2007 – Jun 2008
Secondary School Secretary
St. Mary’s Christian Brothers Grammar School – Belfast | Oct 2006 – Aug 2007
Youth Worker
Youth 2000 | 2003 – 2013
• - Planned, coordinated, and supervised youth retreats nationally.
Youth Worker
Youth for Truth (Y4T) | 2003 – 2006
• - Delivered chastity and life-skills programmes in schools and churches.
Parish Youth Worker
Fr. Michael Mullan – Sydney, Australia | Jan 2002 – Jan 2003
• - Led youth Masses, prayer meetings, and faith formation; prepared youth for World Youth Day.
Receptionist
Ormeau Business Park – Belfast | Oct 2000 – Dec 2001
• - Managed reception duties, calls, and administrative support.

My Qualifications

Education & Qualifications
St. Patrick’s College, Maghera
1994 – 1996
• GCSEs (1994):
• A: RE, Home Economics, Spanish
• B: Art, English
• C: German, History, Maths, Chemistry, Biology
• A Levels (1996):
• B: RE, Business Studies
• C: History of Art
University of Ulster, Jordanstown
2000
• BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology – 2:1
Other Training & Relevant Qualifications
• Parish Catechesis
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) – Pass Certificate, November 2007
• Information Technology Word Processing – Pass Certificate, November 2001
• Stage 1 IT Training – Pass Certificate, June 1995

My Availability

As and when required. Open to discussion and flexible.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £15.00 per hour