The Brief Care Program is an open, 15-bed, subacute residential program
It is a voluntary program for clients who are in need of stabilization but who don't meet the criteria for a psychiatric hospitalization
A Brief care admission may also be used as a step-down transition following an inpatient stay
The program offers a full treatment team.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT
WHITING FORENSIC HOSPITAL
01.2007 - 04.2023
Provide and implement direct care to DMHAS patients within the Dutcher 2 South Restoration unit
Admit
patients under State of Connecticut Statute General 54-56 and ensure that all documentation entered in
the Medical Record is related to the Nursing Care Plan and Master Treatment Plan
Is behaviorally stated;
utilizes evaluation and treatment instruments to facilitate achievement of the highest level of functioning
of Activities of Daily Living; Ensure that patients are assisted toward input in the treatment plan and
understand its goal and objectives; escorts patients as assigned; monitors patients for contraband, and
personal items which could be used to compromise unit security and/or to inflict self-harm; acts as a
positive role model during interactions with Patients and Staff at all times; attends service
Education/Training.
COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANT
MARC COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC
10.2002 - 01.2007
Provided direct
support services to DDS clients who live in a community residential setting
In addition, assisted clients to
reach a higher level of independence, self-sufficiency
Mentoring individuals with basic life skills to grasp
the fundamentals of promoting inclusion
Organized, planned and developed recreational activities for
community residents.
PATIENT, AIDE
OBSERVER/PSYC. HARTFORD HOSPITAL
09.1995 - 01.2004
Monitored and observed patients and provided safety and prevention of injury Trauma, Chemical dependencies, Alzheimer, Confusion, Psychiatric, Deficiencies
Maintain a safe and clean therapeutic environment for Patients.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse/ Adult Access Clinician at Eastern Health Mental Health & Wellbeing ServiceRegistered Psychiatric Nurse/ Adult Access Clinician at Eastern Health Mental Health & Wellbeing Service