Mariela Garay
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience at Boca Raton High School, skilled in program organization and compassionate personal care. Proven ability to reinforce positive behaviors and adapt care for individuals with disabilities. Bilingual in Spanish, I excel in fostering inclusive environments and enhancing well-being through tailored support and effective communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral and Physical Needs Assistant
Boca Raton High School
08.2021 - Current
- Help teachers with autistic students to elaborate schedules and routines, creating an structured daily plan.
- Helping to teach and reinforce self care skills like hygiene, dressing and preparing meals. Using visual aids and checklists.
- Helping to ensure proper nutrition , exercise and sleep to support overall well being.
- Encourage positive behaviors by praising appropriate actions and offering rewards for progress.
- Help to understand our students with the communication style, which may include sign language or alternative communication systems.
- Helping to connect your teenager in meaningful ways through shared interests, and open communication.
- Assist the teacher preparing, organizing materials and supplies necessary to perform their job functions.
- Assisted individuals with physical challenges in executing daily activities.
- Monitored individuals health and safety.
- Documented progress and outcomes of care.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Home Health Aide
Private Practice
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Assistant Secretary
Successful Accounting Inc.
04.2012 - 05.2018
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Performed data entry and document scanning.
- Developed and maintained filing systems.
Education
License - Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, FL06-2023
Medication Technician
Beacon Hill Career
Broward, Florida12-2022
Home Health Aide
Beacon Hill Career
Broward, Florida10-2021
Associate Degree - Public Relations
Inca Garcilaso De La Vega
Lima, Peru06-1978
Skills
- Program organization
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Compassionate personal care services
- Understanding of disability issues
- Bilingual ( Spanish)
Timeline
Behavioral and Physical Needs Assistant
Boca Raton High School
08.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Private Practice
07.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant Secretary
Successful Accounting Inc.
04.2012 - 05.2018
License - Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health South Florida
Medication Technician
Beacon Hill Career
Home Health Aide
Beacon Hill Career
Associate Degree - Public Relations
Inca Garcilaso De La Vega
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