Markeisha Gaymon

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• Compassionate and dependable childcare professional with experience caring for children with autism and supporting children’s daily needs. Skilled in providing attentive supervision, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, and supporting children’s comfort, development, and well-being. Patient, understanding, and committed to providing quality care for children with diverse needs.
• Work Experience
• Childcare Provider / Autism Caregiver
• Delivered consistent care and supervision for children with autism in a nurturing environment.
• Supported children with daily routines and personal care tasks to enhance their independence.
• Ensured safety and cleanliness of environment to provide a supportive space for children.
• Exhibited patience and compassion while understanding and addressing individual children's needs.
• Promoted children's comfort and social interactions during daily activities to enhance engagement.
• Communicated with families and other caregivers to support children’s well-being.

Key Skills

• Autism and special needs care
• Child supervision and safety
• Patience and compassion
• Daily living assistance
• Communication and teamwork
• Maintaining a clean and organized environment
• Supporting children’s individual needs

Professional Qualities

Reliable, caring, responsible, attentive, and dedicated to helping children feel safe, supported, and valued.

• Served in several progressively responsible positions throughout the organization. Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged youth. Provide care/supervision, oversight and accountability for childcare participants. Assist in preparing curriculum for appropriate aged educational activities; supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events; prepare and serve snacks/meals. Execute work and train care providers and staff in accordance with curriculum, policies, regulations, and resources. Transport children in company vehicles between school, home, or the facility. Demonstrate, instruct, coordinate, lead and conduct planned and spontaneous activities for children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years, including youth with special requirements. Create an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Brief staff, management, and parents on activities. Conduct inventory on equipment and supplies and assist cooks, food service workers, and custodial staff.
• Led classroom activities at childcare center, following House at Pooh Corner learning plans
• Planned age-appropriate lessons for early childhood students
• Supervised daily routines, including meals, playtime, and rest periods

• Experienced childcare provider eager to help families prosper. Implemented educational activities, liaised with parents and members of staff, implemented/maintained a feeding and nap schedule and adjusting it as child grows, and driving child to activities. A deep interest in education along with reinforcement of social skills, etiquette, and manners. Possessing a sense of humor and caring personality makes me a unique fit for the company. Worked full-time taking care of diverse children Monday through Friday and on call. Managed the daily schedules of the children including the planning and logistics of engaging activities. Transported children to/from activities, events, sports, and school. Executed light domestic duties including sanitizing areas, washing dishes, laundry, vacuuming and bedroom tidying. Developed, organized, and obtained groceries in order to cook healthy breakfast and lunch. Created and maintained schedule for tutoring and assisted with homework and school projects on a regular basis, incorporating fun incentives to motivate. Created educational activities based on crafts, arts, games, and home activities.
• Hours per week: 40+
• Salary: 15.49 USD Per Hour

• Processed sales on cash register and made change, assuring all cash handling requirements were met. Sanitized work areas after each use and before storing. Assisted the manager on duty in maintaining order in the facility. Answered routine questions from patrons regarding schedules, customer services, prices, etc. Relayed patron suggestions and complaints to the manager on duty. Maintained records as appropriate. Maintained storerooms and customer areas in a state of cleanliness, ensuring they were free of trash and were properly stocked. Maintained stock cleaning materials and supplies required to perform assigned duties. Notified the manager on duty when additional material and supplies are required. Served as manager on duty in the absence of the manager. Worked night shift and open and closed facility as trained.
• During Covid, required to screen incoming customer's temperatures (forehead, ear, and/or oral) using digital axillary, tympanic, temporal, and/or infrared no-contact thermometers. Maintained privacy of individuals, while reading collected data. Reported individuals with temperatures of or over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Verified identification and asked prescribed health screening questions established by proper authority. Completed necessary forms for contact tracing, maintained and reports results. Was required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Enforced safety rules/regulations, and safeguarded staff by screening entry into facility. Provided information concerning facilities and operations. Ensured adherence to regulations and safety procedures. Welcomed visitors, checked ID, and answered incoming calls. Performed physical security of premises, ensuring alarms, door locks, and premises are secure. Completed reports of incidents. Maintain storerooms and customer areas in a state of cleanliness, ensuring they are free of trash and were properly stocked. Maintained stock cleaning materials and supplies required to perform assigned duties.
• Operated POS register at Fresh Grocer front end for fast checkout
• Scanned groceries and verified prices for accurate customer transactions
• Accepted cash, credit, debit, and EBT payments from shoppers

• Experienced childcare provider. Assisted staff with educational activities, liaised with parents and members of staff. Maintained a feeding and nap schedule, and adjusted schedules as needed. Managed the daily schedules of the children including the planning and logistics of engaging Circle Time activities. Created educational activities based on crafts, arts, games, and home activities.
• Hours per week: 40+
• Salary: 14.75 USD Per Hour