Christian Sierra
Worcester,MA
Summary
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.
Experienced with therapeutic support and patient care in mental health settings. Utilizes crisis intervention techniques to effectively manage patient needs. Knowledge of therapeutic communication ensures supportive and empathetic approach to mental health care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aid
The Right Choice Homecare
03.2022 - Current
- Assist clients with cleaning their homes and laundry.
- Perform basic medical tasks based on client needs.
- Provided compassionate personal care, including bathing, grooming, and feeding to enhance patient comfort.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for clients in home settings.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patients' conditions to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Implemented care plans collaboratively with families and healthcare teams to ensure consistent support.
- Trained new aides on best practices for patient care and safety protocols, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Enhanced patient mobility through therapeutic exercises under guidance of physical therapists.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients, improving emotional well-being and overall satisfaction with care services.
Mental Health Technician
Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Used de-escalation techniques to prevent physical restraints.
- Assisted in the physical restraint of patients using CPI techniques to ensure safety.
- Assisted clinical and nursing staff with plans of care.
- Provided 1:1 support for necessary patients.
- Completed assigned safety checks on patients.
- Completed environmental rounds to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Monitored patient behavior and mental health status to ensure safety and compliance with treatment plans.
- Assisted in the implementation of therapeutic activities and interventions for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust individualized care strategies for patients.
- Trained new staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices to enhance team efficiency and patient care quality.
- Documented patient progress and responses to treatment in electronic health record systems accurately.
- Led crisis intervention efforts by employing de-escalation techniques during high-stress situations effectively.
Mental Health Technician
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked closely with clinical and nursing staff to provide care to patients on child and adult psychiatric units
- Assisted patients with ADLs
- Used deescalation techniques to prevent physical restraints
- Assisted in physical restraints of patients using CPI techniques to ensure safety
- Assisted clinical and nursing staff with plans of care
- Provided 1:1 support for necessary patients
- Completed assigned safety checks on patients
- Completed environmental rounds to ensure patient and staff safety
- Completed vital signs on all patients
- Assisted in running groups for patients
- Gave report on patients to incoming staff
Manager
Orlando Auto Repair
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring alignment with service quality standards.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Managed staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation for peak performance.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians to elevate team skill levels.
- Conducted regular inspections of repair work, maintaining high safety compliance.
- Analyzed customer feedback to refine service offerings and improve satisfaction rates.
- Coordinated inventory management, reducing excess stock and improving turnaround times.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA12.2027
High School Diploma -
Oxford High School
Oxford, MA12-2027
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Behavioral support
- ADL support
- Schedule management
- Patient advocacy
- Progress documentation
- Massachusetts Driver's license
- Safety procedures
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
06.2023 - 01.2025
Mental Health Technician
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
07.2022 - 03.2023
Home Health Aid
The Right Choice Homecare
03.2022 - Current
Manager
Orlando Auto Repair
01.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
High School Diploma -
Oxford High School