Ericka Morrison
Miramar,FL
Summary
Dedicated Behavior Health Technician with experience at House Of Hope Mission, skilled in mental health support and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and behavior modification strategies. BLS/CPR certified, with a strong focus on client engagement and safety in therapeutic environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Health Technician
House Of Hope Mission
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Monitored patient behavior and provided timely feedback to healthcare teams for improved treatment outcomes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for client engagement and participation.
- Documented patient progress accurately, contributing to comprehensive care assessments and ongoing evaluations.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Kept facility clean, and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Monitored the cameras throughout my shift.
- Worked on Kipu system
Behavior Health Technician
South Beach Detox
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Monitored client behavior and documented observations to ensure accurate reporting of progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care strategies and improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Promoted positive behavior changes by establishing clear expectations, consistent consequences, and reinforcement systems tailored to individual client needs.
- Performed search to client upon their arrival.
- Knowledgeable about Kipu system
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Did my thirty minute rounds to all clients.
- Assisted clients when taking them outdoors.
Home Health Aide
Home Instead
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medication as prescribed while maintaining accurate records.
- Developed personalized care plans to meet individual patient needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Maintained daily log of duties performed and patient observation.
Economic Self Sufficiency Specialist
Department of Children and Family Services
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Interviewing applicants to obtain verification information needed to determine eligibility for Foodstamps, Medicaid and Cash assistance.
- Knowledge of State and Federal programs regulations, along with case management.
- Developed and implemented economic self-sufficiency programs for diverse populations.
- Assisting the unimpaired with application.
- Conducted assessments to identify client daily.
- Determining program eligibility in occurrence with current regulations use the computer eligibility system.
- Verifying with Medicaid to determine eligibility.
- Determined income in household by verifying employment for all adults living in the home.
Education
Diploma -
Goliath Academy
6432 Lake Worth Rd Green Acres, Fl 3346308.2006
Skills
- Advanced computer
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel ect)
- BLS/CPR/First Aid Certified
- Ability to operate all office equipment
- Detailed oriented
- Typing
- Critical thinking ability
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Substance abuse experience
- Infection control
- Mental health support
- Family engagement
- Client transportation
- Suicide prevention
- Behavior modification
Certification
Behavior Health Technician Certification
Timeline
Behavior Health Technician
House Of Hope Mission
02.2024 - 02.2025
Behavior Health Technician
South Beach Detox
01.2022 - 02.2024
Home Health Aide
Home Instead
07.2019 - 01.2024
Economic Self Sufficiency Specialist
Department of Children and Family Services
03.2019 - 05.2019
Diploma -
Goliath Academy