Scharmaine McCray
Summary
- Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Home Instead Senior Care, providing compassionate support and enhancing client independence. Skilled in patient care and meal preparation, I effectively monitored health conditions and developed personalized care plans, ensuring safety and comfort. Recognized for fostering positive relationships and maintaining a clean, organized environment for clients.
- Security professional with thorough understanding of implementing and maintaining security protocols. Known for reliability, flexibility in adapting to dynamic environments, and strong focus on collaborative efforts to achieve results. Adept in surveillance, incident response, and conflict resolution, bringing balanced approach to team alignment and operational efficiency.
- Security professional with solid background in protecting assets and ensuring safety. Proven ability to assess risks, manage security protocols, and respond effectively to incidents. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and adapting to evolving security needs. Reliable and skilled in surveillance, access control, and emergency response.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Provider
Home Instead Senior Care Home
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Monitored client health conditions, ensuring timely reporting of changes to supervisory staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in client homes, promoting safe living environments.
Live-In Caregiver
Norma Bellmar
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Provided compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed and maintained personalized care plans in collaboration with family members.
- Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety and comfort during transfers and ambulation.
Blood Bank Technician
AHP / Ronald Regan Medical Center UCLA
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Conducted blood component processing and labeling to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Operated laboratory equipment for testing blood samples, maintaining accuracy in results.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate blood donations and transfusions efficiently.
- Trained junior technicians on proper procedures for blood handling and storage protocols.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance operational efficiency and reduce errors.
- Managed inventory of blood products, ensuring timely replenishment and tracking expiration dates.
- Enhanced workflow processes by identifying bottlenecks and suggesting improvements for lab operations.
- Maintained documentation of blood bank activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
CNA
AHP / Lancaster State Prison
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity for all individuals.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency in patient management.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team, ensuring timely interventions.
- Trained new CNAs on best practices for patient care and safety protocols, fostering team development.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
CNA
Centinela Medical Center
04.2012 - 11.2016
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in a correctional environment.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily medical procedures and documentation for inmate health records.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting any changes to nursing team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations within facility.
- Trained junior CNAs on best practices, enhancing overall team performance and patient outcomes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in patient care delivery across units.
Security Guard
Circuit City
11.1984 - 03.2007
- Monitored premises to prevent theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.
- Conducted regular patrols to ensure safety and security of employees and customers.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergency situations, coordinating with local law enforcement.
- Trained new security personnel on protocols, procedures, and emergency response measures.
- Implemented improved surveillance techniques to enhance monitoring efficiency across store areas.
- Developed incident reports documenting security breaches or unusual activities for management review.
- Collaborated with store management to address safety concerns and improve customer service experience.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations for compliance purposes.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Conducted regular patrols, identifying and mitigating potential security risks.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service, assisting visitors and addressing inquiries effectively.
- Assisted visitors and customers to provide directions, answer questions and meet requests.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Collaborated with local authorities during emergency situations to maintain public safety.
Education
General Studies
Harriet Tubman High School
Compton, CA08-1982
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Patient transportation
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Security Guard Registration
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Home Instead Senior Care Home
02.2025 - Current
Blood Bank Technician
AHP / Ronald Regan Medical Center UCLA
02.2020 - 12.2022
Live-In Caregiver
Norma Bellmar
01.2020 - 11.2024
CNA
AHP / Lancaster State Prison
07.2018 - 02.2020
CNA
Centinela Medical Center
04.2012 - 11.2016
Security Guard
Circuit City
11.1984 - 03.2007
General Studies
Harriet Tubman High School
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