Candace Myers
Portsmouth,OH
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Certified Peer Support Specialist with over two years sobriety seeks opportunity to help people in challenging situations achieve success. By building trust, inspiring hope, and sharing my personal recovery journey, I will encourage peers to find their inherent strength to recover.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Improvement
Empower Treatment
2021.10 - Current
- Determined to overcome huge obstacles physically and spiritually.
- Assessed individual needs, researched options for detox, surgery and treatment, and planned recovery program in order to achieve personalized goals.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on my history and diagnosis.
- Partnered with doctors, counselors, therapists, ministers and family as well as behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors, and increased focus and commitment to long term change.
- Sincere desire to support and encourage others with similar issues by supporting recovery services provided and teaching by example.
Elderly Caregiver
Family
2017.02 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
Server
Frisch's Big Boy Restaurant
2015.03 - 2017.01
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Server
Frasure's Chateau Club
2001.06 - 2004.01
Market Analyst
CRT Realty & Development
1998.01 - 2001.04
- Collected and analyzed data from variety of sources to create detailed market research reports for top-level decision makers.
- Used various market research tools and techniques to gather, analyze and interpret data.
- Utilized specialized software to capture and process data.
- Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
Education
Peer Recovery Support Certification
OHMHAS
Portsmouth, OH11.2023
PRS Learning Series For Rural Ohio
Weitzman Institute
OnlineCDCA
OHMHAS
Portsmouth, OH03.2024
No Degree - Computer Science
Ohio University Southern Campus
Ironton2005
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OHSkills
- Peer Advocacy
- Boundary Setting
- Motivational Interviewing
- Intermediate Computer Skills (Including POS Systems)
- Relapse Prevention
- Resource Navigation and Community Referrals
- Family Support
- Wellness Strategies
- Active Listening
- Motivator and Confidant
- Current Valid Ohio Drivers License
Timeline
Self Improvement
Empower Treatment
2021.10 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Family
2017.02 - Current
Server
Frisch's Big Boy Restaurant
2015.03 - 2017.01
Server
Frasure's Chateau Club
2001.06 - 2004.01
Market Analyst
CRT Realty & Development
1998.01 - 2001.04
Peer Recovery Support Certification
OHMHAS
PRS Learning Series For Rural Ohio
Weitzman Institute
CDCA
OHMHAS
No Degree - Computer Science
Ohio University Southern Campus
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Shawnee State University
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