Destiny Garcia
South Gate,California
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience in direct care for infants and toddlers in dynamic educational environments. Completing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training and certified in Basic Life Support (BLS). Expertise in patient-centered care, safety, documentation, and teamwork. Bilingual in English and Spanish, committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant Teacher
UCI Child Care Services
Irvine, CA
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Assist lead teachers in implementing age-appropriate developmental activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.
- Provide daily care for infants and toddlers by assisting with feeding, diapering, hygiene, and maintaining safe learning environments.
- Monitored children's health, safety, and emotional well-being, responding promptly to individual needs to foster a supportive environment.
- Observed and documented children's daily progress and behavioral changes, effectively communicating insights with staff to enhance developmental strategies.
- Built trusting relationships with children, families, and coworkers through compassionate communication, strengthening community ties and support.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms to ensure a safe learning environment while following health and safety procedures.
Movita Juice Bar — Barista / Shift Lead
Movita Juice Bar
South Gate, California
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Promoted to Shift Lead based on strong leadership, reliability, and problem-solving skills.
- Trained and mentored new employees on company procedures and customer service, improving team competency and cohesion.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Resolved customer concerns professionally, fostering a welcoming environment and promoting repeat business.
- Maintained cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health Policy
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2027
Skills
- Patient Care
- Infection Prevention & Safety
- Record keeping
- Communication
- Parent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Compassionate Care
- Bilingual proficiency
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Expected August 2026
Timeline
Daycare Assistant Teacher
UCI Child Care Services
09.2024 - 12.2025
Movita Juice Bar — Barista / Shift Lead
Movita Juice Bar
01.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health Policy
University of California, Irvine