Valeria Gonzalez Toro
Garran
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, committed to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care. Experience as a physiotherapist working with children, adults, and the elderly.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Disability Support Worker
Caring Approach
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
Support Worker in Child Care Protection
Striive Care
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed daily routines efficiently, keeping children on track with scheduled naps, meals, and activities.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow childcare helpers to maintain an organized workspace conducive to learning and growth for each child.
- Managed challenging behaviours through crisis intervention techniques while maintaining a calm demeanour during high-stress situations.
- Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Support worker
Tender Love And Care - TLC.
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Disability Support Worker
NOS Nursing Agency
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Physical Therapist
Chilean Safety Association
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Delivered home care therapy to long-term care patients and assisted with ROM and stretching exercises.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
Physical Therapist
Kinepremins
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
Physiotherapist
Family Health Center (Rural Center Of Health)
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments
Student Physical Therapist
Private Home Care
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided expertise to patients on different floors of hospital
- Contributed to rehabilitation of patients dealing with complex issues such as [Issue], [Issue] and [Issue]
- Helped patients improve functional mobility by prescribing appropriate interventions
Education
Diploma of Community Services - Disability Studies
NIC National Career Institute
11.2024
Certificate in Disability - Disability Studies
NIC National Career Institute
11.2022
Professional Degree of Physiotherapist - Health And Physical Education
University Bernardo Ohiggins
02.2021
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapist - Health And Physical Education
University Bernardo O'higgins
02.2021
Skills
- Technical Support
- Cough Assist Machine Operation
- Skilled in Administering Nebulizer Treatments
- Proficient in PEG Tube Enteral Nutrition
- Incident Reporting
- Personal Care Assistance
- Strong understanding of human body mechanics and movement
Certification
First AID, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Basic emergency life support.
Australian Wide First AID.
IAAS - Infections associated with health care.
Paramedical College of Chile.
Course Inclusion and attention of users.
National service of cultural heritage.
Sign language course.
National service of cultural heritage.
Creativity management course.
National service of cultural heritage.
Course: Healthy eating and urban garden.
National service of cultural heritage.
Global motor development course.
Pikler Space.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
Support Worker in Child Care Protection
Striive Care
11.2023 - 12.2024
Disability Support Worker
Caring Approach
07.2023 - 01.2025
Disability Support Worker
NOS Nursing Agency
09.2022 - 05.2023
Support worker
Tender Love And Care - TLC.
08.2022 - 07.2023
Physical Therapist
Chilean Safety Association
06.2022 - 08.2022
Physical Therapist
Kinepremins
03.2022 - 05.2022
Physiotherapist
Family Health Center (Rural Center Of Health)
05.2021 - 03.2022
Student Physical Therapist
Private Home Care
09.2020 - 02.2021
Certificate in Disability - Disability Studies
NIC National Career Institute
Diploma of Community Services - Disability Studies
NIC National Career Institute
Professional Degree of Physiotherapist - Health And Physical Education
University Bernardo Ohiggins
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapist - Health And Physical Education
University Bernardo O'higgins
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