Tonya Gaston
Belen,NM
Summary
Hardworking Peer Support Specialist committed to coaching peers through life challenges. Develops customized plans for individual issues. Engaging and outgoing with strong communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
Sacramento, CA
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Built strong relationship with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Transported individual to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted patient with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for client.
- Cooked meals and assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
Life Coach
CAPP Institute
Peachtree City, GAMental Health Services First Aid Adult
The National Council For Behavioral Health
Utah04.2024
Peer Support Services
RI International
San Diego, CA10.2021
Skills
- Empathic listener
- Hard worker, dependable
- Great attention to detail
- Patient, caring
- Creative
- Honest
- Respectful
- Enjoy researching with client on services that can be tapped into
- Life experience
- Problem solver
- Recovery planning
- Intervention Support
- Mental Health Support
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
Peer Support Specialist
Mental Health First Aid-Adults
Timeline
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
06.2017 - 05.2022
Life Coach
CAPP Institute
Mental Health Services First Aid Adult
The National Council For Behavioral Health
Peer Support Services
RI International