- Cooking
- Baking
- Exercising
- Hiking
- Pickleball
David Alston
Sunrise
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Senior Caregiver at Visiting Angels, skilled in emotional support and medication administration. Enhanced patient wellbeing through attentive care and effective communication, fostering a safe environment. Proven ability to uplift spirits and improve health outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in caregiving.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
02.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Improved patient health outcomes through diligent monitoring and timely intervention.
Chick-Fil-A Team Member
Chick-fil-A
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Always looked to help others when completed my assigned task.
Mental Health Advocate
Go-Getters
02.1994 - 10.2021
- Conducted outreach efforts targeted at underserved populations, increasing accessibility of mental health services within those communities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to encourage peer engagement and shared learning experiences among clients.
- Championed policy changes within the broader healthcare system that led to improved quality of care for individuals with mental health challenges.
- Maintained meticulous records of client interactions, ensuring proper documentation for future reference and coordination across providers.
- Provided recreation activities during week-end hours. Trips to the Ocean, picnics, Ball games to watch.
Soldier
United States Army
05.1972 - 07.1993
- Maintained physical fitness levels to meet demanding operational requirements and ensure optimal performance under challenging circumstances.
- Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
- Developed strong leadership skills through rigorous training and hands-on experience in high-pressure situations.
- Supervised over 20 Counselors in the top 3 Medical Centers.Tripler Army Medical Center Hawaii, Walter Reed (D.C.) & Landstuhl Regional Medical Center; Germany
Education
Psychology
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD06-2004
Skills
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
Certification
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
Interests
Timeline
Chick-Fil-A Team Member
Chick-fil-A
06.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Caregiver
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
02.2021 - Current
Mental Health Advocate
Go-Getters
02.1994 - 10.2021
Soldier
United States Army
05.1972 - 07.1993
Psychology
Wor-Wic Community College
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