LORRAIN SMITH

To leverage 15+ years of healthcare experience in Peer Recovery, Private Duty Home Care, and Patient Care Technician to secure a Professional position in which I can continue to contribute to the growth and success of a progressive organization.

Extensive life experience in mental illness, substance abuse, and behavioral health services. Skilled in providing highly individualized services to promote recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction. Proven competency in assisting individuals in developing psychiatric advance directives, modeling positive recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness, providing consultation and peer review. Strong background in employment services interventions and case coordination, preparing and submitting documentation, and completing required training. Demonstrates strong accountability, commitment and caring behaviors. Provided social and emotional support to promote recovery for clients receiving services through the Peer Recovery Program. Proven ability to facilitate support groups, workshops, and education classes focused on recovery topics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills allowing for effective collaboration with team members, managers, directors, and the administration team to identify new and existing resources for members. Extensive experience building awareness of recovery in the community through education and community events. Skilled in coordinating with outside recovery support services. Provided quality in-home care for elderly and infirmed individuals. Responsibilities have included helping clients with daily tasks, such as washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating, administering medications, and performing domestic duties. Have transported clients to medical appointments and errands as well as monitored client health conditions and reported progress to Home Care Manager or family member.

• RINA MILLER, 585-353-3809
• SOPHIA ANDERSON, 585-287-1069