Dwight Walker
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Adept at building community trust and enhancing healthcare access, my tenure at UNC School of Medicine/Psychiatry showcased my expert leadership and critical thinking skills. By leveraging cultural competency and empathetic communication, I significantly improved client service quality, demonstrating my ability to adapt and solve problems effectively in diverse environments. I am very dedicated and hard working. I'm always on time, I work well with others, I'm also willing to learn new skills to improve my skills at being a Community Health Worker. My primary goal is to help others to reach their goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
UNC School Of Medicines/ Psychiatry
05.2023 - Current
- Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in community health work, ensuring the delivery of quality services to clients.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
Sitti Lebanese Restaurant
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
State Farmers Market Restaurant
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
Education
No Degree - Community Health Worker
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC04.2024
GED -
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC06.1998
Skills
Leadership: Expert
Teamwork: Expert
Adaptability: Expert
Critical Thinking: Expert
Dedicated team player: Expert
Detail Oriented: Expert
Accomplishments
I certified as a Adult Mental Health First Aider on 3/29/2024.
I completed the CITI Program Training Course/ Human Research(curriculum group) Group2 Social and Research: course learner group
1- Basic Course(Stage).
Certification
I am a certified Community Health Worker with the North Carolina Community Health Worker Association(NCCHWA) as of 6/1/2024.
Timeline
Community Health Worker
UNC School Of Medicines/ Psychiatry
05.2023 - Current
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
Sitti Lebanese Restaurant
05.2022 - 04.2023
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
State Farmers Market Restaurant
11.2021 - 05.2022
No Degree - Community Health Worker
Durham Technical Community College
GED -
Robeson Community College