KATHALENA SHEDAKER
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
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SAN DIEGO, CA
OBJECTIVE
To obtain the position of Peer Support Specialist as I am committed to support others in helping them accomplish their life and recovery goals. I can use my own life experience to empathize and motivate others to show recovery is possible.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Compassionate
Knowledge and experience with documentation
Honest
Manage multiple task
Ability to empathize and motivate others
Positivity
Understanding
Works well with teams and individually
EXPERIENCE
09/04-Present Caregiver
IHSS
Provide quality care for people receiving services and supporting them in their life. Job duties included supporting people with daily living task such as hygiene, medical appointments, preparing food, cleaning living spaces, support with managing medication and support with managing/regulating emotions.
02/13-03/17 Caregiver/respite hospice
Maxim healthcare services
Working with kids and adults who experience behavioral and mental conditions.
10/10-12/12 Caregiver/respite hospice
Seasons Hospice
Working with adults who experiencing life ending circumstances and crisis. Providing psychosocial support to people receiving support in this setting. Personalizing care from person to person meeting people’s needs.
EDUCATION
August 2024 Crestwood Behavioral Health
State approved Peer Support course – completed
2009 Escondido Adult Learning School
REFRENCES
Available upon request