Chyanah Cooke
Hyannis,MA
Summary
Ambitious, responsible, reliable and empathetic Mental Health Worker with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Worker II
Inficare/Department of Mental Health
Hyannis, MA
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and medical professionals to ensure optimal client care.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and feedback from family members and caregivers
- Conducted weekly home visits to assess the safety of each patient's living environment.
- Educated patients about available resources such as community programs, support groups and housing options and medication usage, symptoms and side effects.
- Assisted individuals suffering from substance abuse problems by connecting them with drug rehabilitation programs.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help client develop insight into themselves and relationships.
- Promoted independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files and participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for treating mental illness.
Lead Residential Counselor
Vinfen
Hyannis, MA
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted routine checks on client's physical health, mental well-being, and progress towards treatment goals.
- Actively listened to resident's concerns while demonstrating empathy and understanding at all times.
- Prepared meals and assisted clients with ADLs.
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Administered medications to residents.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate services between agencies or organizations working with clients in the residence.
- Implemented behavioral interventions when necessary to address inappropriate behaviors displayed by clients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA08-2023
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Client Support
- Client Confidentiality
- Progress Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Patient Support
- Building Rapport
- ADL Assistance
- Crisis Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Staff Communication
- Staff Meeting Coordination
- Mental Health Disorders
- Activities Oversight
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified (03/02/2023-03/02/2025)
- Medication Administration Program (MAP) Certified (08/11/2023-08/11/2025)
- Mental Health First Aid Certified (02/02/24-02/02/2027)
Timeline
Mental Health Worker II
Inficare/Department of Mental Health
10.2023 - Current
Lead Residential Counselor
Vinfen
02.2023 - 11.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cape Cod Community College
- CPR & First Aid Certified (03/02/2023-03/02/2025)
- Medication Administration Program (MAP) Certified (08/11/2023-08/11/2025)
- Mental Health First Aid Certified (02/02/24-02/02/2027)
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