Elizabeth Crowe Email & Phone Number

As a highly motivated Care Provider with 20+ years of experience, certifications, Associates degree in Psychology, and industry-specific training in the mental health field, I am committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those in the community and helping them achieve a life of dignity and purpose.My employer loyalty and dedication can be demonstrated by working through the same employer (Evergreen Life Services) where I have provided one-on-one care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and also provided care for up to 3 clients in a group home.Throughout my career, I established my reputation for being able to communicate and establish trust with clients and family members and maintain patience and persistence in dealing with complex client issues and behavioral problems. My ability to identify and diffuse violent situations with enable me to ensure the safety of staff members and clients. Plus, I will continue to advocate for clients’ rights to ensure the highest quality of care and medical treatment.In addition, I have other intangible qualities including my reliability, dedicated work ethic, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and commitment to quality care as well as providing, love, acceptance, and friendship to my clients.I’m currently pursuing new opportunities in the Knoxville area and can be contacted for interviews through LinkedIn.

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  Family Based Care Provider

  Evergreen Life Services

  2000 - Present

  This is been a great opportunity for me to fulfill my purpose for providing support/care for individuals with disabilities and assisting them in finding value/self-worth. I have assisted my clients by teaching basic life/job/social skills; coordinating care for medical/behavioral needs; advocating for each client’s rights; and assisting them in living an independent life. Throughout my career, I earned recognition for my dedicated work ethic, reliability, ability to proactively solve problems, commitment to providing the highest quality care, willingness to train/develop other caregivers, and speaking out to support the rights of clients. • Demonstrated adaptability through working with clients with dual diagnoses and severe mental illness and intellectual disabilities including chronic nonprogressive disorder, autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, intellectual disorders due to brain injury, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative disorder, PTSD, as well as clients that were blind, deaf, and nonverbal.• Optimized quality of life for my clients through meal preparation; assistance with hygiene, dressing, cleaning, and housekeeping; appointment setting; assistance with running errands; providing transportation for medical visits or social outings; and providing emotional support.• Extensively involved in monitoring and recording changes, regression, or improvements in mental and physical health status of clients using THERAP electronic records software for daily documentation.• Gained experience providing 24/7 one-on-one care for several years for a non-verbal client with chronic nonprogressive brain disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and seizure disorder. Held previous responsibility for providing care in homes for up to 3 clients simultaneously.• Established reputation for ability to work well with clients who had violent behavior histories and for success in de-escalating situations where clients had become violent and harmed themselves or caregivers.

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  University Of Phoenix

  Psychology