Alton Bethea
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities. Have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Holly Hill Hospital
Raleigh, NC
2024.06 - Current
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage and prevent patient crises effectively.
PCA 111 SUPERVISOR
Triangle Springs
Raleigh, NC
2019.04 - Current
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Educated families about proper nutrition for their loved ones in order to maintain good health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
Mental Health Technician
Strategic Behavioral Health LLC
Raleigh, NC
2015.02 - 2018.06
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Assisted patients in setting and achieving personal and therapeutic goals.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Supported patients in developing life skills and independence through targeted interventions.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques to promote patient relaxation and well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
WEST COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
Cerro Gordo, NC2002-06
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Shaw University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Family support and assistance
- Excellent customer service skills
- Emergency intervention
- Stress reduction techniques
- Behavior observation
- Progress monitoring
- Anger management
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Suicide prevention
- Therapeutic communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Anger de-escalation
- Behavior management
- Problem-solving
- Schizotypal personality disorder treatment
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Holly Hill Hospital
2024.06 - Current
PCA 111 SUPERVISOR
Triangle Springs
2019.04 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Strategic Behavioral Health LLC
2015.02 - 2018.06
High School Diploma -
WEST COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Shaw University