Belinda Taylor
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Caring and Compassionate Professional providing outstanding care for adults and children with disabilities and behavioral and mental illness as well as children with autism disabilities . Seeking to be part of a growing organization in the Healthcare and Mental Health Industry. A hard worker, quick learner, and ability to assume responsibility’s . Also have 20+ years in childcare. Adept at providing mental health care services to people of different backgrounds. Effective communication and behavioral plan implementation abilities. Focused on enhancing the quality of life of patients. Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Over 10 years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication and social skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Community Bridges Inc.
05.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on patients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- 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.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Behavioral Health Technician
Next Step Residential
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Obverse client behavior and report behavior
- Check client vitals
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Help client with bathing, cooking, cleaning, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting.
- Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths.
- Passing out medication
- Listen to client concerns
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review
Behavioral Health Technician
Aurora Behavioral Health System Arizona
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Obverse client behavior and report behavior
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Check client vitals
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Help client learn different type of coping skills
- Listen to client concerns.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of patients under direction of nursing staff.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Behavioral Health Technician /Caregiver
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Obverse client behavior and report behavior
- Check client vitals
- Provide resources to client for further help
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Listen to client concerns
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Interviewed new patients to complete admission forms and assess mental health status.
- Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths.
Behavioral Health Technician/Caregiver
All About People
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Obverse client behavior and report behavior
- Check client vitals
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with clients, staff and public.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of patients under direction of nursing staff.
- Help client learn different type of coping skills
- Listen to client concerns.
- Verified patient health history and contact information for chart accuracy.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
- Bathed, fed and dressed patients based on individual abilities.
- Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups and field trips.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review
Behavioral Health Technician
Next Level Development Adult Center
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Conducted searches of clients upon return to facility.
- Coordinated lectures and recreational activities for patients.
- Educated clients on important life skills, housekeeping and food preparation.
- Completed patient reports daily and submitted to management for evaluation.
- Bathed, fed and dressed patients based on individual abilities.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review
Education
High School Diploma -
Waukesha West High School
Waukesha, WI06.1998
Skills
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Coordinating Care
- Behavior Observation
- Mental Healthcare
- Crisis Management
- Admissions Intake
- Incident Reporting
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Health
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Admitting and Discharging
- Crisis Intervention
- Progress Documentation
- Treatment Planning
- HIPAA Requirements
Certification
Crisis Intervention (7 years) Autism Experience (10+ years) Developmental Disabilities Experience (10+ years) Behavioral Health (10+ years) Special Education (10+ years) Medication Administration (10+ years) Vital signs (10+ years) Intake (7 years) Curriculum Development (10+ years) Experience with children (20+ years) Caregiving (10+ years) Motivational Interviewing (10 years) Classroom Management (20+ years) Certifications and Licenses CPR Certification, C P I , BLS First Aid Certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Community Bridges Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Next Step Residential
04.2022 - 01.2023
Behavioral Health Technician
Aurora Behavioral Health System Arizona
05.2021 - 03.2022
Behavioral Health Technician/Caregiver
All About People
10.2019 - 01.2021
Behavioral Health Technician /Caregiver
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
06.2019 - 04.2021
Behavioral Health Technician
Next Level Development Adult Center
08.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Waukesha West High School
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