Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
REFERENCES
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Johanna Espitia Garnica

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Dino Caputo
Adelaide , South Australia
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
  • Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.

Personal Care Assistant

Lutheran Homes Group Fullarton
Adelaide , South Australia
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
  • Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
  • Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.

Spanish Teacher

School Casablanca
Bogota, Colombia, Bogota
01.2003 - 07.2016
  • Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
  • Conducted regular assessments of student progress in order to adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
  • Provided individualized assistance to struggling students in order to help them improve their understanding of the material.
  • Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth And Family Intervention - Community And Family Services

TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA
01-2025

Certificate III in Health Services - Health

TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA
01-2022

First Aid -

TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA
01-2022

Certificate III in Individual Support -

TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA
12-2020

Spanish Teacher - Education

Univesity Libre
Bogota, Colombia
07-2002

Skills

  • Home Healthcare Services
  • Individual Support Plans
  • Family Communication
  • Disability Services
  • Personal Care
  • Independent Living Support
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organization and time management
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Conflict resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Reading
  • Walk

Certification

Full Driver license

First Aid

Police Check

Working with Children Check

Safe Environments for Children and Young People ( Through their eyes)

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
French
Limited

REFERENCES

  • Jenny Stewart

 Former Teacher/ Secretary Uniting Church, Kent Town 

0400 279 684

- Darren Mchgee

WestPac Assesor 

0404 718 210

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Dino Caputo
01.2023 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Lutheran Homes Group Fullarton
01.2021 - Current

Spanish Teacher

School Casablanca
01.2003 - 07.2016

Certificate IV in Child, Youth And Family Intervention - Community And Family Services

TAFE SA

Certificate III in Health Services - Health

TAFE SA

First Aid -

TAFE SA

Certificate III in Individual Support -

TAFE SA

Spanish Teacher - Education

Univesity Libre

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