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Carrie Anne Erickson

Lake Benton ,MN

Summary

Attentive candidate passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Sevita- REM
10.2021 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of clients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Program Administrator

Prairie Community Services
07.2012 - 08.2020
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with licensing requirements.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Maintained and updated project related documents.
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, and conducted performance reviews for staff.
  • Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with client expanded support team, communicating effectively to ensure continuity of care.
  • Developing and implementing client programming, following Person Centered Guidelines and licensing requirements.
  • Providing Crisis Response and De-escalation techniques utilizing Positive Support Strategies.

Program Manager

Service Alternatives Of Washington
05.2005 - 06.2012
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with state licensing requirements.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Developed and implemented client programming utilizing Person Centered Planning.
  • Provided Crisis Response and De-escalation utilizing Positive Support Strategies.
  • Monitor client medical conditions and ensure all necessary medical needs and follow up completed within requirements.
  • Participated on Quality Assurance team, reviewing program documentation regionally to ensure complies with licensing requirements.
  • Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with expanded support team to ensure continuity of care.
  • Hiring and training employees, maintaining schedules within contracted hours, employee evaluations and development, and conducting monthly staff meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Trinity Western University
Langley, BC Canada
05.2005

Skills

  • Behavioral Management
  • Client Documentation
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Crisis Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Goal Setting
  • Client Support

Additional Information

Certified Right Response Instructor, Service Alternatives (expired)

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Sevita- REM
10.2021 - Current

Program Administrator

Prairie Community Services
07.2012 - 08.2020

Program Manager

Service Alternatives Of Washington
05.2005 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Trinity Western University

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