Shameika Scott
Winder
Summary
Dynamic Activities Assistant at Empire Care Center with a proven track record in creative planning and relationship building. Enhanced resident engagement through tailored programs, fostering social interaction and well-being. Skilled in calendar management and customer service, I consistently promoted a vibrant community atmosphere, ensuring exceptional quality of life for all residents.
Experienced with planning and facilitating activities that promote engagement and enjoyment. Utilizes creativity and organizational skills to design programs that cater to diverse interests. Knowledge of team collaboration and adaptability to ensure dynamic and responsive environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Assistant
Empire Care Center
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in planning and implementing engaging recreational activities for residents.
- Coordinated with staff to ensure smooth operation of daily events and programs.
- Facilitated social interaction among residents through organized group activities.
- Supported the development of customized activity plans based on individual resident needs.
- Monitored resident participation and gathered feedback to improve future programming.
- Maintained inventory of supplies needed for various activities and events.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to promote residents' physical and mental well-being through activities.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
Laundry Attendant
G.D.I
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated laundry machinery to process garments efficiently and maintain workflow standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Sorted and categorized items by fabric type, color, and cleaning requirements for effective processing.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote a safe work environment.
- Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures and best practices for laundry services.
- Collaborated with team members to address any operational challenges promptly, ensuring service quality.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity and minimal downtime.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently, fostering a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
- Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
- Examined dried clothes to identify stains, tears and issues.
- Contributed to workplace safety by following established protocols for handling hazardous chemicals used in the laundering process.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving any complaints or issues related to laundry services.
- Operated laundry equipment and loaded machines, paying careful attention to capacity restrictions.
- Kept track of laundered items using an efficient tagging system to prevent loss or mix-ups during the cleaning process.
Infant Teacher
Tender Years Learning Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive and motor skills.
- Enhanced classroom environment to promote safety, learning, and exploration for infants.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on children's progress and development milestones.
- Maintained accurate records of children's activities, health, and developmental assessments.
- Mentored new staff on best practices in infant care and educational strategies.
- Evaluated child behavior and development to tailor individual learning experiences effectively.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
- Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans for infant care.
- Organized events and activities that encouraged parent involvement in the classroom community.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Laundry Supervisor
Loews Atlanta Hotel
03.2010 - 09.2022
- Supervised daily laundry operations to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on proper equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Implemented inventory management practices to optimize supply usage and reduce waste.
- Developed schedules to maximize productivity while meeting service demands.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
- Collaborated with management to streamline workflows and improve process efficiency.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations in all laundry processes.
- Developed comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in faster integration into the team.
- Analyzed daily workload requirements and adjusted staffing levels accordingly leading to maximized efficiency.
- Ensured all employees adhered strictly to company policies regarding health, safety and hygiene standards within the workplace.
- Increased team productivity through effective delegation and supervision of tasks.
- Improved laundry efficiency by implementing new sorting and folding techniques.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment conducive to open communication and teamwork.
- Reduced turnaround time for laundry orders with streamlined processes.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on laundry equipment, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs needed.
- Collaborated with housekeeping team to coordinate linen supply for guest rooms and public areas.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed laundry sorting, washing, drying, and ironing.
- Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
- Worked with front desk to respond promptly to all guest requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
Oakland, CA06-1995
Skills
- Senior living experience
- Relationship building
- Resident support
- Customer service
- Creative planning
- Calendar management
Timeline
Activities Assistant
Empire Care Center
06.2024 - Current
Laundry Attendant
G.D.I
06.2023 - 06.2024
Infant Teacher
Tender Years Learning Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
Laundry Supervisor
Loews Atlanta Hotel
03.2010 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School