Mental health professional with extensive background in therapeutic care and patient support. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability in dynamic healthcare settings. Focused on delivering compassionate care and fostering positive, team-oriented environment.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
DSP (Complex Direct Support Professional)
Alpha Supported Living Services
07.2024 - Current
Providing support to program participants (including those identified as having more complex physical and behavioral health needs) that meets their needs
Provides opportunities for community integration and creates a nurturing, safe and healthful living environment
To interact with program participants and so must be familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines
Issued by the Developmental Disabilities Administration
To serve individuals with developmental disabilities by providing accessible residential and other support services that will maximize each person’s quality of life.
Interact with clients and provide informal counseling; support client in problem solving challenges
Support day-to-day needs including personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, shopping
Monitor health needs, and supervision of medication
Assist participants with accessing community outings of client's choosing
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Fairfax Hospital
01.2025 - 01.2025
Monitor and observe patients' mental, emotional, and physical condition, documenting changes accurately.
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and mobility.
Build therapeutic relationships through respectful, compassionate, and supportive communication.
Support nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals in implementing individualized treatment plans.
Monitor patient behavior and intervene appropriately during emotional or behavioral crises using approved de-escalation techniques.
Maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment by following safety protocols and monitoring patient activities.
Facilitate and encourage participation in therapeutic, recreational, and educational group activities.
Conduct regular patient safety checks and monitor for suicide risk, self-harm, aggression, or other safety concerns according to facility policies.
Night Medtec Supervisor /Care Partner
Quail park west Seattle memory care
09.2022 - 08.2024
Accurately Administering medications prescribed by their Physicians
Maintaining detailed medical records
Monitoring medication compliance
Monitoring for any side effects
Communicating any changes in resident conditions to the nursing stuff
Providing compassionate care to the residents
Making the residents are always safe
Implementing emergency medical procedures/protocols in place
Ensuring care staff adhere to the care plans of each resident
Mental health Technician
Mulago Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2018
Patient Monitoring & Documentation Observe and record patient behavior, mood and vital signs
Direct Patient Care Assist in daily activities like bathing, dressing etc.
Treatment and support help and implement treatment plans
Crisis Intervention Respond to and de-escalate crises
Administrative tasks Handle patient’s intake and discharge
Education
bachelor’s degree -
Makerere university
Kampala
11-2007
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Greenville High School
Central Uganda
12-2002
Associate of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Mulago Hospital Psychiatric Unit
Uganda
01-2012
Skills
Strong Interpersonal abilities with practical knowledge
Empathy
Observation and de-escalation for patient support
Crisis Management
Basic patient care Teamwork for effective safety and care
DSP - Direct Support Professional at RACSB ( Rappahannock Area Community Service Board)DSP - Direct Support Professional at RACSB ( Rappahannock Area Community Service Board)
DSP (Direct Support Professional) at OPWDD - Office for People with Developmental DisabilitiesDSP (Direct Support Professional) at OPWDD - Office for People with Developmental Disabilities