Jamie George
Farmington,NM
Summary
Skilled Dietary Aide with experience in meal planning, preparation and serving for patients with various dietary restrictions. Strong understanding of nutritional requirements and ability to manage specific diets effectively. Demonstrated skills in managing kitchen operations, maintaining cleanliness standards and fostering patient satisfaction through quality food service. Significant impact in previous roles by improving meal delivery times and enhancing overall patient dining experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Advocate
Child Haven
Farmington, NM
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of client information including progress notes, treatment plans.
- Trained staff on effective approaches to working with young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Monitored progress of clients through regular check-ins and assessments.
- Collaborated with community partners to provide additional resources for at-risk youth.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans for youth in care, ensuring that their needs were met.
- Assessed risk factors associated with each case and developed strategies for reducing them.
- Assisted in coordinating services for youth with special needs or disabilities.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed by responding quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Organized and facilitated group activities to help foster social skills among the youth.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss cases and develop plans of action.
- Counseled youth on life choices, career paths, and educational opportunities.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to advocacy work in order to stay informed about current trends.
- Interacted and worked closely with children, guardians and professionals to better understand and resolve specific youth life issues.
- Maintained positive, compassionate and respectful environment for individuals to feel safe.
Lead Teacher
First Steps Early Learning Center
Farmington, NM
11.2019 - 08.2024
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Organized field trips or extra-curricular activities for students under their supervision.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
- Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Created detailed reports summarizing student performance data on standardized tests.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
Dietary Aide
Life Care Center
Farmington, NM
11.2013 - 06.2018
- Provided assistance with meal setup, serving, and clean up as needed.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
- Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
- Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
- Checked temperatures of hot food before serving it to patients and residents.
- Observed special diets prescribed by physicians or nutritionists.
- Greeted visitors entering the kitchen area, provided them with information about services offered, and directed them accordingly.
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Set up trays for patients upon request.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
- Monitored expiration dates on products and disposed of any spoiled or expired foods.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Provided nutritional advice to residents and patients regarding their diet plans.
- Assisted in the ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory of food items.
- Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
- Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
- Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation, and food handling guidelines
- Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Stocked food and other supplies for main kitchen and units.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
- Delivered snacks to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical
Everest College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Client assessment
- Individualized plans
- Risk assessment
- Team collaboration
- Behavior management
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Data collection
- Mentoring
- Empathy development
- Behavioral support
- Self-care practices
- Emotional support abilities
- Skill building
- Personal hygiene support
- Personal belongings inspection
- Emotional support
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- Food Handlers
- CPR/First Aide
- Crises Management Training Certificate
- Crises Intervention Certificate
- Working with Homeless youth
- Grief and Path of Healing Certificate
Timeline
Youth Advocate
Child Haven
07.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
First Steps Early Learning Center
11.2019 - 08.2024
Dietary Aide
Life Care Center
11.2013 - 06.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Medical
Everest College
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