AISHA JAMES
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Driven Mental Health Technician with 12+ years of experience coordinating daily operations by guiding interdisciplinary teams to orchestrate efficient and safe care. Veteran at monitoring performance metrics, enforcing regulations and solving problems through interactions with patients, families and staff. Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living. Dedicated Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist adept at performing comprehensive vocational assessments and maintaining case files. Experienced in helping individuals with disabilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Specialist
Ann Kiley Developmental Center
WAUKEGAN , IL
08.2020 - Current
- Encouraged positive behavior change by developing goals and objectives for each client.
- Monitored client progress through regular reviews, evaluations, and reports.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to identify physical and mental disabilities.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
- Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to plan rehabilitation programs.
- Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Developed individualized rehabilitation plans for clients with disabilities.
Mental Health Technician
Ann Kiley Developmental Center
WAUKEGAN , IL
11.2010 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
- Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration and patient progress notes.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Supported clients in developing daily living skills such as budgeting money or time management.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.
- Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
- Led individual and group therapy supporting prescribed procedures.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Monitored patients' daily activities and documented observations.
- Escorted patients to appointments, therapy sessions, and activities.
- Utilized therapeutic communication skills to build rapport with patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Chicago, IL05-2010
Skills
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Pain Management Techniques
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Management
- Patient Safety Management
- Behavior Management
- Health plan benefits
- Family support and assistance
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavioral Management
- Task Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Client Needs Assessment
- Team building
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Client Advocacy
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical Skills
- Intervention tactics
- Active Listening
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Rehabilitation Specialist
Ann Kiley Developmental Center
08.2020 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Ann Kiley Developmental Center
11.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University - Illinois
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