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Melissa Zimmerman

Hamilton,NJ

Summary

Knowledgeable activities team member committed to providing quality programming to diverse range of individuals. Skilled in leading engaging activities, organizing events and developing creative solutions to best serve needs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Activities Assistant

Care One Hamilton
07.2018 - 05.2024

Duties Included: Exercise, bingo, pokeno,doing residents nails, room visits, family nights, make popcorn for movie days. Make snacks for residents and set up Facetime / Zoom for residents so they can talk to their love ones, Take residents outside to smoke their cigarettes / cigars. Cover receptionist for their breaks, make copies and give out Daily Delights to residents and make copies and give out monthly actives calenders to residents rooms. Help residents with technology such as fixing their computers, cell phones and if resident could not work their television.

Caregiver

Private Residence
05.2013 - 05.2018

Duties Included: Taking care of a disable person,.

Store Associate

Bath & Body Works
08.2012 - 02.2013

Duties Included:Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options. Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers through regular cleaning and monitoring of store conditions. Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously during busy periods. Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service while handling transactions.

Store Associate

Life Uniform
05.2008 - 11.2011

Duties Included: Customer service, cash register money reconciliation, stock inventory, inventory control management ,computer register operation, bank statement reconciliations, clerical work, and cleaning and maintenance,

Store Associate

Fashion Bug
06.2007 - 02.2008

Duties Included: Customer service, stock inventory control management, item location, cash register money reconciliation, and customer care.

Cashier

Kmart
11.2005 - 03.2007

Duties Included: Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs. Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues. Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy. Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.

Medication Aide

Lakeside Manor Home For Adults
04.2003 - 09.2004

Duties Included: Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions. Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm. Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.

Dietary Aide

Lakeside Manor Home For Adults
04.2003 - 09.2004

Duties Included: Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures. Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients. Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area. Help keep dining room clean by washing tables and chairs. Sweep and moped floors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Old Bridge Adult High School
Matawan, NJ
07.2005

Skills

  • Special skills in Dementia residents

Timeline

Activities Assistant

Care One Hamilton
07.2018 - 05.2024

Caregiver

Private Residence
05.2013 - 05.2018

Store Associate

Bath & Body Works
08.2012 - 02.2013

Store Associate

Life Uniform
05.2008 - 11.2011

Store Associate

Fashion Bug
06.2007 - 02.2008

Cashier

Kmart
11.2005 - 03.2007

Medication Aide

Lakeside Manor Home For Adults
04.2003 - 09.2004

Dietary Aide

Lakeside Manor Home For Adults
04.2003 - 09.2004

High School Diploma -

Old Bridge Adult High School
Melissa Zimmerman