Samantha Sanford
South Yarmouth,MA
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated full-time online student studying for associate in public health informatics and technology. Consistently maintains excellent academic grades and is an active member of the school's honor society. Brings valuable experience as a Personal Care Assistant providing compassionate care for disabled individuals. Passionate about Public Health and committed to making a difference in the community through volunteering at an addiction harm reduction program. Adept at balancing academic responsibilities, work commitments, and volunteer activities. Seeking opportunities to apply and expand knowledge in public health informatics and technology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA
09.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to fellow students on academic issues.
- Participated in a variety of campus events, such as career fairs, lectures, and workshops.
- Gave presentations on current topics relevant to the curriculum.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Balanced school with extracurricular activities and built social connections for personal and professional growth.
- Worked as team member on complex academic projects.
- Followed course syllabus or lesson plan to perform and submit coursework and assignments.
- Joined extracurricular activities to explore interests or passions outside classroom.
- Attended classes or courses to attain subject mastery and formal recognition.
- Devoted time outside of class to do homework, labs or class preparation.
- Learned new methods, processes and procedures for research and writing.
- Attended classes and lectures to procure and absorb materials from handouts, textbooks or in-class presentations.
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Built positive relationships with professors and assisted with research and innovation.
- Used student resources and asked professors, assistants, dean and other leaders for support.
- Developed and practiced study techniques to retain information and meet assignment objectives.
- Applied course concepts by attending small group discussions and re-summarizing with classmates.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Volunteer
Boston Public health commission AHOPE Program
Boston, MA
12.2023 - 01.2024
- As a volunteer at AHOPE Harm Reduction and needle exchange program my responsibilities were to assist clients with disposal of old needles in proper safety containers, obtain clean needles and other harm reduction supplies like water, alcohol wipes, portable disposable containers etc
- I also helped with referrals to infectious disease counseling and addiction treatment and did admission process for new clients at AHOPE.
PCA
Serenity Sanctuary
Brewster, MA
11.2016 - 09.2023
- Responsible for client with developmental disabilities(autism)
- Taking client to medical appointments and other activities dispensing clients medications and organizing medications into daily slots refilling and picking up medicine helping client with daily hygiene; assistance in shower, oral care, basic grooming, dress helping with physical activity; walks, gym, yoga laundry duties help with nutrition; cooking, food shopping help client with other shopping needs when necessary overnights
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Educated families about proper nutrition for their loved ones in order to maintain good health.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Education
Associate of Science - Public Health Informatics And Technology
Middlesex Community College
Remote12.2025
Skills
- Time management
- Data analysis skills
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Project management
- Operations Support
- Presentation Development
- Data Entry
- Database Updating
- Appointment Setting
- Conflict Management
- File and Document Management
- Information Research and Sourcing
- Time Management
- Event Organization
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Study Techniques
- Positive Attitude
- Document Scanning
- Service Delivery Management
- Flexible Schedule
- MS Office
- Networking
- Learning Assessments
- Team Collaboration
- Email and Telephone Etiquette
- Punctual and Reliable
- Administrative Support
- Active Learning
Awards
- Honor student
- Volunteer for Toys for Tots and local agencies for holidays
Affiliations
- Equestrian Showmanship in Hunter Jumper Division
- Help disabled children in therapeutic horseback riding and horse care.
- Gardening
- Volunteer in handing out family holiday meal baskets at Community Action Committee in Hyannis, Ma Yearly since 2010.
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2024
- The National Leadership and Success Honor Society 2024
- Deans List
- Honor Roll
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Boston Public health commission AHOPE Program
12.2023 - 01.2024
Student
Middlesex Community College
09.2023 - Current
PCA
Serenity Sanctuary
11.2016 - 09.2023
Associate of Science - Public Health Informatics And Technology
Middlesex Community College
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