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David Wilson

ASHEVILLE,NC

Summary

For twenty-five years I have worked to improve quality of life for folks in the Idd field. I have a person centered approach and have written personal centered plans.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Liberty Corner Enterprises
07.2014 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing with a person centered focus.

Peer Support Specialist

Vaya Health
01.2013 - 01.2014

Worked to get North Carolina into compliance with the Olmstead Act by housing participants from assisted living facilities into their own apartments.

Pub Cook

Jack Of The Wood
01.2010 - 01.2011

Worked as a cook to provide quality dining in a high volume kitchen. Most of the time I was a one man show, doing all the prep, cooking and cleaning by myself.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology

UNC Asheville
Asheville, NC
05.2010

Associate Of Arts - Nursing And Transfer

ABtech
Asheville, NC
05.2005

Skills

  • Disability Awareness
  • Emotional Support
  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Community Integration
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Healthcare coordination
  • Strong Ethics
  • Medication Administration
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client documentation
  • Documentation
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • First aid and safety
  • Direct patient care

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Liberty Corner Enterprises
07.2014 - Current

Peer Support Specialist

Vaya Health
01.2013 - 01.2014

Pub Cook

Jack Of The Wood
01.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor Of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology

UNC Asheville

Associate Of Arts - Nursing And Transfer

ABtech
David Wilson