Sammy T. Dixon

Reliable and empathetic Home Health Aide with years of experience in providing in-home care to diverse clients. Proven capacity to effectively handle patients' daily needs, including personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, documentation and transportation. Consistently commended by clients and their families for a friendly and cheerful attitude and excellent care provision Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.

• Summer Reading volunteer, Albina Library, Portland, OR,(06/08-08/14) Assisted with the Multnomah County Summer Reading Program, supporting community engagement and literacy goals., Interacted with patrons, answering questions and providing information about library services and summer reading events., Communicated effectively with library staff and other volunteers to coordinate program activities.
• Mentor/Tutor, Operation E.A.S.Y, Portland, OR, (05/01/14-01/2020), Help elementary school, often low income and underperforming children, with math, science, reading, writing, and homework., Assisted the students in reaching academic proficiency in the subjects that they were struggling the most with.
• Youth Co-coordinator, St. Mary’s Church, Portland, OR, (01/01/10- 09/01/20), Help with Sunday school, coordinate activities and games., Teach kids how to be good citizens, organize church events for youth to be more involved., Lead focus groups for fundraising that generated $6,500 dollars for activities.

• HEES (Hopkins Ethiopian and Eritrean Society), Johns Hopkins University, An active member who engages and helps organize cultural events and discussions about important concepts like race relations in America.
• NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers), Johns Hopkins University, Active participant in a representative body on issues and developments that affect the careers of Black Engineers.