Shamena Griffin

Compassionate and dependable healthcare-focused professional bringing private caregiving experience, complemented by more than a decade of manufacturing, production leadership, and quality-focused operations experience. Offers a strong foundation in supporting individuals with everyday needs, promoting comfort and dignity, maintaining safe and organized environments, and communicating respectfully with clients and families. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, the ability to follow established procedures, strong observational skills, and a consistent commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, teamwork, and accountability.

Experienced in coordinating priorities, training and supporting colleagues, documenting concerns, resolving problems, and maintaining high standards in fast-paced, safety-sensitive settings. Recognized for reliability, patience, adaptability, professionalism, and a calm, service-oriented approach. Eager to contribute transferable leadership strengths and hands-on caregiving experience to a patient-centered healthcare team in a caregiver, patient support, or nursing assistant opportunity.

Caregiver - Private Client - Greenwood, SC

(2017-01)

• Provides individualized, respectful nonmedical support to a private client, focusing on everyday comfort, independence, personal preferences, and a safe home environment.
• Assists with routine activities of daily living as needed, including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and household organization while preserving privacy and dignity.
• Offers companionship, reassurance, and attentive listening to support emotional well-being and reduce feelings of isolation during daily routines.
• Observes and communicates changes in the client’s usual behavior, comfort, mobility, or daily needs to the client or designated family contact for appropriate follow-up.
• Supports safe movement around the home, helps maintain clear pathways, and recognizes common environmental hazards that could increase fall or injury risk.
• Coordinates daily tasks and routines efficiently, balancing the client’s priorities with punctuality, consistency, and reliable follow-through.
• Maintains professional boundaries and discretion when handling personal information, demonstrating patience, empathy, and respectful communication.

Production Team Leader - Magna International - Piedmont, SC

(2022-07)

• Leads daily team operations in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment, coordinating assignments and supporting consistent performance while meeting established standards and deadlines.
• Communicates expectations clearly, provides real-time guidance, and reinforces teamwork and accountability—skills directly transferable to coordinated patient-support settings.
• Trains and mentors new employees on procedures, safety practices, and workplace expectations, adjusting instruction to individual learning needs and verifying understanding.
• Monitors workflows for accuracy, quality, and adherence to written protocols, promptly identifying concerns and escalating issues through appropriate channels.
• Maintains organized records and communicates operational updates to supervisors and colleagues, emphasizing thorough documentation and dependable information sharing.
• Uses sound judgment to prioritize competing responsibilities, address unexpected challenges, and sustain an orderly, efficient environment under pressure.
• Promotes a respectful and supportive team culture by addressing concerns professionally, resolving routine conflicts, and encouraging safe, consistent work practices.

Production/ Logistics Associate - BMW Group - Greer, SC

(2019-10 - 2021-06)

• Handled and transported materials according to established procedures, maintaining careful attention to placement, organization, and safe movement within shared work areas.
• Verified materials and work assignments for accuracy, reducing preventable mistakes through careful checking and consistent adherence to instructions.
• Maintained an orderly, clean workspace to support safety, efficiency, and readiness for incoming tasks, reflecting strong environmental safety habits.
• Communicated with team members and supervisors to coordinate work, clarify priorities, and report discrepancies before they disrupted operations.
• Managed time-sensitive responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a high-volume setting.
• Followed workplace safety expectations and standard operating procedures consistently, demonstrating reliability in a highly structured environment.
• Adapted to changing assignments and collaborated across functions to support continuity of operations and timely completion of daily objectives.

Assembler/ Team Leader - ZF Transmissions - Gray Court, SC

(2014-09 - 2019-10)

• Performed detailed product inspections and quality checks, identifying defects and documenting findings to support accuracy, accountability, and established standards.
• Guided and trained newly hired employees on safe procedures, workflow expectations, and consistent task performance, reinforcing understanding through hands-on support.
• Organized and maintained work areas using 5S practices, emphasizing cleanliness, accessibility, hazard reduction, and efficient workflow.
• Followed step-by-step procedures with precision and consistency, building strong habits applicable to protocol-driven healthcare support roles.
• Escalated quality or safety concerns to appropriate personnel and collaborated on corrective actions to minimize errors and maintain safe operations.
• Balanced productivity expectations with thorough inspection and documentation, demonstrating attention to detail even during demanding shifts.
• Worked closely with colleagues and leadership to coordinate assignments, troubleshoot workflow challenges, and sustain a dependable team environment.

Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma - Piedmont Technical College (2026-12)

High School Diploma - Greenwood High School (2009-06)