Health Technician Resume Example

• Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
• Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
• Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for all new admissions.
• Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
• Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for the patients.
• Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
• Charted on each patient daily.
• Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
• Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
• Ensured that clients and families were treated with respect and dignity.

Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering various treatments and evaluating patient needs.

• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
• Cared for average of 10-15patients per day in Psychiatric long-term and hospital as well as skilled nursing facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
• Participated in fun activities, including extracurricular activities and 1on 1 cars with patients each 20 minutes to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.

Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or Director of Nursing medical professional.

• Charted on each patient daily.
• Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
• Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
• Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
• Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
• Ensured that clients and families were treated with respect and dignity.
• Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
• Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
• Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
• Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
• Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
• Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
• Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
• Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
• Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
• Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
• Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.