Sheila Toler
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Compassionate and understanding Certified Peer Support Specialist with excellent communication skills. Shares lived experience , practices active listening, and encourages peers that recovery is possible.
Vast network of community resources to provide peers with necessary support.
Wrap certified.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CPSS/Outreach Speacialist/Equity Navigator/FBHP
Integrated Care Group Of Greater Hickory
09.2022 - 02.2024
- As a CPSS, through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment helped fellow peers become and stay engaged in the recovery process.
- As Equity Navigator of Gaston County, responsible for addressing treatment disparity for those individuals with OUD who were unhoused and uninsured.
- I engaged in numerous outreach events in Gastonia. One Stop Shop at the Salvation Army, Bountiful Blessings where I offered treatment services and dispensed Narcan, Loads of Hope, Juneteenth Fest, and Hopefest.
Personal Care Assistant
Traynell Homehealth
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
Personal Care Assistant
Mrs. Willie Coburn
06.2010 - 03.2018
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Empowered clients by providing education on self-care strategies and encouraging them to take an active role in their own health management.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Peer Support
Recovery Can Happen
Raleigh, NC01.2020
High School Diploma -
Thornridge High School
Dolton, IL06.1974
Skills
- Recovery Oriented
- Trauma-informed care
- Advocacy Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strong Outreach Skills
- Small Group Facilitation
- Community Outreach
Timeline
CPSS/Outreach Speacialist/Equity Navigator/FBHP
Integrated Care Group Of Greater Hickory
09.2022 - 02.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Traynell Homehealth
01.2020 - 09.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Mrs. Willie Coburn
06.2010 - 03.2018
Peer Support
Recovery Can Happen
High School Diploma -
Thornridge High School
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