Ginger Walker
Marion,NC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with CNA and Peer Support Specialist certifications, experienced at WORX in enhancing patient independence and dignity. Proven ability to document progress and provide crisis intervention, while maintaining a safe environment. Skilled in motivational interviewing and committed to empowering clients through effective problem-solving strategies.
Positive, upbeat, and dedicated to providing compassionate care, recognized for strong interpersonal abilities and supportive nature. Possesses foundational knowledge in assisting individuals with daily activities and administering basic health care, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills. Committed to enhancing quality of life for those supported and fostering inclusive, respectful environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
WORX
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Safely assist with ambulation and transfers.
- Performing usage of wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
- Ensuring infection control by practicing correct hygiene, changing bed linens, catheters, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, and providing wound care.
- Following HIPPA regulations and guidelines.
Direct Support Professional
Comserv
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain highest level of independence, self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Maintaining accurate medication documentation and dispensing controlled substances.
- Following HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
- Transporting patients safely in company vehilce.
Peer Support Specialist (Internship)
Sunrise Community for Wellness and Recovery
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Providing peers with resources relevant to their needs
- Use motivational interviewing
- Support the community with resources and knowledge about harm reduction
- Building a relationship with peers they find consistent and reliable.
- Maintaining professional peer to peer relationships
- Empowered clients by teaching effective problem-solving skills that they can apply in real-life situations.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
Administrative Coordinator/Peer Support Specialist
RHA Health Services
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assist dispatch in answering the crisis phone.
- Provide referrals for resources like housing, outpatient treatment, and overdose prevention training; educating peers about community groups.
- Maintained a well-organized filing system to ensure easy access to important records and documents.
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
- Perform data entry documentation for individuals seen by the agency.
- Experience with LGBTQ community, mental health issues, and drug addiction.
- Help peers understand and use recovery/coping methods while using motivational interviewing and remaining unbiased and confidential.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
AB Tech
Asheville, NCNo Degree - American Sign Language
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NCAssociate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC06-2027
High School Diploma -
McDowell County High School
Marion, NC06-2015
Skills
- CNA Certification
- Peer Support Specialist Certification
- CPR Certified
- Substitute Teacher Certification
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist (Internship)
Sunrise Community for Wellness and Recovery
09.2024 - 09.2024
Direct Support Professional
Comserv
08.2024 - 07.2025
Administrative Coordinator/Peer Support Specialist
RHA Health Services
03.2024 - 08.2024
CNA
WORX
10.2023 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
AB Tech
No Degree - American Sign Language
Blue Ridge Community College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
McDowell Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
McDowell County High School
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