Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Sandy Dixon

Sandy Dixon

Housekeeper/Caregiver
Birchwood,Tennessee

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background in housekeeping and caregiving. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through exceptional customer service and meticulous cleaning skills. Recognized for promoting healthy environments and maintaining safety standards, while fostering trust and rapport with clients. Detail-oriented and hardworking, committed to delivering quality care.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeper

Self Employed Services
Cleveland, TN
01.2010 - Current
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to maintain sanitary conditions.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpets in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Collected trash and moved garbage cans to designated pick-up stations.
  • Sorted, laundered, and organized various laundry items.
  • Washed kitchen dishes, utensils, and glassware for cleanliness.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled items for cleaning.
  • Promoted healthy environments using hypoallergenic cleaning products in all areas.
  • Maintained safety standards by addressing spills and hazards promptly.

Care Giver

Self-employeed
Cleveland, TN
01.2010 - 03.2020
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Meal Delivery Driver

Silver Angels
Cleveland, TN
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Managed multiple deliveries simultaneously while maintaining excellent time management skills.
  • Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address any unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during deliveries.
  • Contributed to company growth by promoting special offers or menu items during interactions with clients.
  • Verified order accuracy before dispatch, reducing instances of customer complaints.
  • Established positive rapport with clients by providing friendly service and remembering personal preferences over time.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries or concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Implemented GPS technology for streamlined route planning and improved delivery efficiency.
  • Strengthened company reputation through courteous and efficient service to clients.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering meals promptly and accurately.
  • Maintained a clean and organized vehicle, ensuring safe food transportation.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.

Education

Chattanooga Central
Harrison, TN
05.1985

Skills

  • Housekeeping
  • Customer service-focused
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Pet care assistance
  • Cleaning and organizing
  • Focused and detail-oriented
  • Hardworking
  • Commercial and residential cleaning
  • Time management
  • Professional and courteous

Timeline

Meal Delivery Driver

Silver Angels
08.2013 - 07.2015

Housekeeper

Self Employed Services
01.2010 - Current

Care Giver

Self-employeed
01.2010 - 03.2020

Chattanooga Central