Mental Health Technician Resume Example Cascade Behavioral Intervention

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Professional Summary

Experienced certified nursing assistant over more than 10 year working in nursing home and hospital by providing good care of the patient including their daily tasks, redirect mentally ill and dementia patients, working more than four year in behavioral hospital with mental health patient by taking special class of mental health class.

Skills

Discharge Planning
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Patient Care
Rehabilitation
ADLs Assistance
Treatment Planning
Patient Assessment

Relationship development
Problem resolution
Supervision
Team management
Communications
Organization

Work History

02/2016 - CurrentMental Health Technician | Cascade Behavioral Intervention - Tukwila, WA

Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
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.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Performed round safety checks every 15 minut and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.

09/2012 - 02/2016Nursing Assistant | Park West Nursing And Rehabilitation Center - West Seattle, WA

Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine.
Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to charge nurse.
Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
Documented all care actions by completing records .
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure to stay on top of symptoms and keep charge nurse informed of changes.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.

06/2009 - 09/2012Nursing Assistant | Life Care Center Of West Seattle - West Seattle, WA

Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Identified and reported unsafe situations to charge nurse to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Documented all care actions by completing records.

Education

06/2000Shoarobit Highschool, EthiopiaHigh School Diploma:

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Cascade Behavioral Intervention
Park West Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Life Care Center Of West Seattle

School Attended

Shoarobit Highschool

Job Titles Held:

Mental Health Technician
Nursing Assistant

Degrees

High School Diploma :

Mental Health Technician Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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