Ma. Joanna Caridad Apas
Tauranga,Welcome Bay
Summary
Compassionate and well-educated Healthcare Worker with a comprehensive background in providing assistance to older and disabled residents, maintaining a safe resident environment, and managing confidential documents and records. Caring, patient, and dedicated to high quality and culturally sensitive care. Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Partner (Healthcare Assistant)
Arvida Copper Crest
04.2023 - Current
- Communicate effectively and professionally with residents' family / whanau, the multidisciplinary team, colleagues and relevant others.
- Work under the direction and delegation of a RN when working with residents.
- Assisted with residents' hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Supervised residents on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Lifted residents using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to residents to promote equality and dignity.
- Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in the electronic health record.
- Shows commitment to personal development and competency.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
BestStart Educare Limited
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Implemented a curriculum that provides a safe environment that promotes a sense of wellbeing and belonging, for children and their families, while other teachers, parents, and children will contribute to constructing the curriculum.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Junior High Science Teacher
University Of Cebu - Main Campus
07.2006 - 08.2016
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behaviour.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
Education
New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing - Health And Wellbeing (Advanced Support-Level 4)
New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland, New Zealand12.2022
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland, New Zealand12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Major in General Science
Leyte Normal University
Philippines03.2005
Skills
- Communicates effectively
- Observant
- Manages time effectively
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate initiative
- Ability to work under direction, seeking guidance and supervision, and follow instructions
- Compassion and patience
References
Keshia Hurn
Assistant Manager
BestStart Educare Limited
Keshia_nicolson@yahoo.com.au
(021) 122-1604
Katrin Antolihao
Registered Nurse
Arvida Copper Crest
katrinopay@gmail.com
(022) 680-1304
Timeline
Wellness Partner (Healthcare Assistant)
Arvida Copper Crest
04.2023 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator
BestStart Educare Limited
03.2021 - Current
Junior High Science Teacher
University Of Cebu - Main Campus
07.2006 - 08.2016
New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing - Health And Wellbeing (Advanced Support-Level 4)
New Zealand Tertiary College
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Major in General Science
Leyte Normal University
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