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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
Asheville, NC
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
Asheville, NC
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
Asheville, NC
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