About CristinaBack to Top

My journey in the care field began within my own family, when I was only 5 or 6 years old. My paternal grandfather had three thromboses and suffered from respiratory problems. He lived in the north of Portugal, where the winter is very harsh, so he spent that season with us in Lisbon. During that time, I started helping with his daily care — small tasks, constant support, and a lot of attention. Without realizing it, I was developing patience, responsibility, and sensitivity to care for vulnerable people. That experience marked me deeply and awakened my desire to look after others. In **2015/2016**, I completed a **one‑year carer course** at the **Employment and Professional Training Centre of Amadora (Portugal)**. It was a very important period for me, because it allowed me to transform something I had always felt — the instinct to care — into structured training with techniques, ethics, and best practices. My initial experience was in **nursing homes and residential facilities**, where I learned a lot about routines, teamwork, and caring for several residents at once. But shortly after, I realized that my heart was elsewhere. Although institutional care is essential, I felt it didn’t allow me to give the kind of attention I consider fundamental: looking someone in the eyes, listening calmly, noticing the small signs, and adapting the care to the person rather than to the clock. That’s when I discovered that I connected much more with **home care**, where I can offer a more **empathetic, human, and truly personalized** support, focused on just one or two people. During the pandemic, I worked formally supporting vulnerable people, performing duties often described today as **Covid Helper**. I assisted with light hygiene, home organization, shopping, emotional support, and daily companionship. It was a demanding period, but it gave me maturity, resilience, and the ability to handle delicate situations with calmness and responsibility. Later on, in Ireland, I deepened my experience as a **caregiver**, supporting elderly people with different needs, including dementia and mobility limitations. I have experience with medication routines, hygiene, night support, meal preparation, medical appointments, and emotional support. I am organized, responsible, and I adapt easily to each family’s routine. To strengthen my qualifications, I completed the **QQI Care Skills** and **QQI Care of the Older Person** modules, which provided me with important technical foundations in best care practices, safety, mobility, ethics, and specialized support for older adults. My most recent **Garda Vetting** is from **July 2024**, which shows that I have already gone through the process and am familiar with the formal requirements of the sector. I am dedicated, a fast learner, and I take my work very seriously. For me, caring for someone is not just about completing tasks — it is about ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety for those who depend on me.

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Certificates - Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias - An Introduction to Children First - Fire Safety Training - Food Hygiene and Nutrition - Hoist and Slings – Safe Use and Handling - Infection Prevention and Control - Manual Handling / People Moving & Handling - Medication Management - QQI 5 Care Skills - QQI 5 Care of the Older Person Good level of English and Spanish (spoken and written)

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