Jazen Merriex
Student
Lake City
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional student with experience at Greater Heights Academy, excelling in classroom instruction and activities planning. Proven ability to enhance children's social development while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Skilled in cleaning and sanitizing, with a strong emphasis on patience and empathy to foster positive relationships.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Daycare Worker
Greater Heights Academy
12.2024 - Current
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Distributed food, napkins, and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow staff members to create a cohesive team dedicated to providing top-quality childcare services.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts projects to foster imagination and enhance fine motor skills development among children.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s attendance, health, and developmental progress for thorough documentation purposes.
- Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
Sterile Technician
I Love My Dentist
05.2024 - 07.2024
- .Efficiently operated ultrasonic cleaners, washer-disinfectors, and autoclaves to ensure thorough cleaning and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
- Optimized supply usage through accurate documentation and tracking of sterilized items, minimizing waste.
- Reduced risk of infection by properly disposing of contaminated materials and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict safety regulations and guidelines.
- Safeguarded patient health by performing biological testing on sterilizers regularly, ensuring optimal effectiveness at all times.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
Sterile Technician
Oakhill Dental
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Streamlined workflow processes for better time management in handling high-volume sterilization tasks.
- Improved operating room efficiency by effectively managing the inventory and restocking of sterile supplies.
- Assisted in staff training on proper sterilization techniques, ensuring consistent adherence to best practices.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvement and resource optimization within the sterile processing department.
- Conducted regular quality assessments on autoclaves and other sterilization equipment, identifying potential issues early on for swift resolution.
- Played a key role in reducing cross-contamination incidents through careful separation of clean and dirty instruments during processing stages.
- Contributed to patient safety by diligently inspecting sterile instruments for damage or contamination before use.
- Ensured instrument sterility by diligently following established sterilization protocols and procedures.
Education
No Degree -
Columbia High School
Lake City, FL 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - N/A
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
Classroom instruction
Activities planning
Care planning
Parent-teacher collaboration
Patience and empathy
Cleaning and sanitizing
Social development
Child development
Safety awareness
Interpersonal relationships
Healthy environments
Timeline
Daycare Worker
Greater Heights Academy
12.2024 - Current
Sterile Technician
I Love My Dentist
05.2024 - 07.2024
Sterile Technician
Oakhill Dental
06.2023 - 08.2023
No Degree -
Columbia High School
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - N/A
Florida Gateway College
05.2001 -
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