Johanna Francina De Beer
Hobsonville,New Zealand
Summary
Compassionate professional in animal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in animal behavior assessment, medical treatment administration, and nutrition planning. Excels with empathy, communication, and patience to ensure optimal care and the welfare of animals in various settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nanny
Charese Verryne
Hobsonville, New Zealand
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily activities to ensure children's safety and well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Organized educational games to promote learning and development.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children’s progress and behaviors.
- Developed structured schedules balancing playtime, education, and rest periods.
- Monitored safety during outdoor activities and community outings.
- Facilitated nurturing environments that stimulate emotional and intellectual growth.
- Engaged in creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging situations.
Volunteer
Pekingese Heaven NPO
Benoni, South Africa
10.2008 - 12.2019
- Organized adoption events, connecting pets with loving families.
- Developed educational materials to promote responsible pet ownership in the community.
- Engaged community members to raise awareness about animal welfare issues.
- Assisted in animal care by feeding, grooming, and walking dogs.
- Collaborated with volunteers to cultivate a positive work environment.
- Supported community members through assistance and outreach efforts.
- Prepared, set up, and broke down community events efficiently.
- Followed supervisor directions, completing tasks within established timelines.
General Worker
Ekurhuleni Northern Region
, South Africa
06.2007 - 07.2019
- Assist in the day-to-day planning, operation, and maintenance for Ekurhuleni Northern Sport centres.
- Define, and communicate policies for each new starter.
- Coordinate training for the team to ensure timely distribution of knowledge and positive impact on productivity.
- Business hours routine checks for maintenance, repair and security risks and supplying written report to supervisor.
- Placement and hourly rotation of irrigation system (draglines) on the Football fields.
- Facility lawn mowing and garden maintenance.
- Football field maintenance and repair.
- Rostered rotation for changing room and showers maintenance and cleaning.
- Arranging contractors for large repair work or facility changes.
Owner
JPS Garden Services
, South Africa
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Taking workers to various sites
- Supervise all workers and hand out daily duties.
- Maintain all equipment after a day’s work.
- Safeguard all workers and see to it that workers endure to safety protocols and wearing protective wear.
- Bookkeeping
- Salaries and wages
- Meet with new clients and set up contracts.
Theatre Porter
Arwyp Medical Centre
, South Africa
04.1999 - 03.2001
- Transfer patients to the Theatre department under the instruction of Team Leader.
- Assist with the positioning of patients in both the anaesthetic and operating rooms.
- Dispose of laundry and clinical waste in accordance with unit policies.
- Assist with setting up of Theatres before and after surgeries.
- Assist in maintaining ambitious standards of cleanliness in the department.
- Report any accidents concerning staff, patients, or visitors to the Theatre Manager or Sister/Charge Nurse coordinating shifts.
- Report any faulty equipment to the person coordinating the shifts.
Theatre Porter
Linmed Medical Centre
, South Africa
01.1996 - 04.1998
- Transfer patients to the Theatre department under the instruction of Team Leader.
- Assist with the positioning of patients in both the anaesthetic and operating rooms.
- Dispose of laundry and clinical waste in accordance with unit policies.
- Assist in turnover of theatres between cases and/or lists i.e. cleaning equipment and floors, changing equipment, and transferring patients to and from recovery and the anaesthetic rooms.
- Assist in maintaining ambitious standards of cleanliness in the department.
- Report any accidents concerning staff, patients, or visitors to the Theatre Manager or Sister/Charge Nurse coordinating shifts.
- Check linen stock every morning and inform the linen porter of what linen is required.
Receptionist / Administration
Kirby Ltd
, South Africa
06.1992 - 11.1993
- Ensure professional front desk services to customers and all clients.
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or management.
- Set up and manage paper, filling system, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents.
- Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
- Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
- Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
- Order and dispense supplies.
Education
Interpersonal Communications Certificate - Communication Basics, Communication misunderstandings, The personal side of communication, Language and logic, Nonverbal messages, Communication rules, Conversation climate, Interpersonal conflict resolution
12-2023
- Completed online course on Certificate Interpersonal communication.
NQF 4 and NQF 5 - Business Law, Business Calculations, Business English, Business Communications, Work and Career Orientation, Credit Control, Finance
09-2010
Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare Diploma - Animal Care, Animal Science, Animal Health, Animal Health & Diseases, Animal Natural Health, Animal Welfare and Wellbeing
- Completed online course on Diploma Veterinary assistant & Animal Welfare.
Grade 10 - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics
Skills
- Communication fundamentals
- Language and logic
- Nonverbal communication
- Interpersonal conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Career orientation
- Adaptability in roles
- Animal care and handling
- Pet adoption facilitation
- Community outreach
- Safety compliance
- Medication administration
- Disease prevention
- Veterinary care
- Animal nutrition management
- Behavior analysis
- Enclosure maintenance
- Cleaning protocols
- Animal care standards
- Feeding and watering techniques
- Animal anatomy knowledge
- Birth assistance for animals
- Human and animal safety practices
- Analytical thinking skills
- Multitasking ability
- Animal rights legislation awareness
- Record keeping and information collection
References
- Les Rieck, Ekurhuleni Northern Region, +2772 395 0985, Lesrieck1227@gmail.com
- Matron Van Den Bergh, Arwyp Medical Centre, +2711 921 9000
- Matron Macgregor, Linmed Medical Centre, +2711 748 6200
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
Certificates And Diplomas
- Veterinary assistant & Animal Welfare, The Career Academy
- Animal Welfare and Wellbeing, The Career Academy
- Animal Natural Health, The Career Academy
- Animal Health & Diseases, The Career Academy
- Animal Health, The Career Academy
- Animal Science, The Career Academy
- Animal Care, The Career Academy
- Interpersonal Communication, Learning Cloud New Zealand
Availability
- I am immediately available.
Timeline
Family Nanny - Charese Verryne
02.2023 - Current
Volunteer - Pekingese Heaven NPO
10.2008 - 12.2019
General Worker - Ekurhuleni Northern Region
06.2007 - 07.2019
Owner - JPS Garden Services
01.2003 - 01.2006
Theatre Porter - Arwyp Medical Centre
04.1999 - 03.2001
Theatre Porter - Linmed Medical Centre
01.1996 - 04.1998
Receptionist / Administration - Kirby Ltd
06.1992 - 11.1993
Learning Cloud New Zealand - Interpersonal Communications Certificate, Communication Basics, Communication misunderstandings, The personal side of communication, Language and logic, Nonverbal messages, Communication rules, Conversation climate, Interpersonal conflict resolution
CVS Collage South Africa - NQF 4 and NQF 5, Business Law, Business Calculations, Business English, Business Communications, Work and Career Orientation, Credit Control, Finance
The Career Academy NZ - Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare Diploma, Animal Care, Animal Science, Animal Health, Animal Health & Diseases, Animal Natural Health, Animal Welfare and Wellbeing
Rustenburg High - Grade 10, English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics