Compassionate Mental Health Technician with hands-on experience providing support in mental health settings. Skilled in conducting patient assessments, implementing therapeutic techniques and maintaining detailed clinical documentation. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds while advocating for needs and facilitating treatment plans. Noteworthy impact includes improved patient participation in therapy sessions and reduced escalation incidents through effective communication and crisis intervention strategies.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician/CNA
The Laurels of Gahanna
Columbus, OH
05.2024 - Current
Enhance patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preference
Monitor vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals
Assist with daily living activities, running errands, transferring and feeding
Provide compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
Maintain a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
Observe and document changes in patient behavior and report any significant changes to the clinical team.
Encourage positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
Respond to call light to find out what patients need and assist them.
Caregiver
GHANA HEALTH SERVICES, HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
TECHIMAN
03.2023 - 02.2024
Built strong relationships with patients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Assisted patients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing and dressing
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books
Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Administered medication as directed by physician
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips
Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
Education
Nursing Assistantship -
Alia Healthcare services
COLUMBUS, OH
04.2024
General Science -
KNUST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
09.2022
Skills
Providing Personal Care
Attentive to Patients
Household Cleaning
Clear Communication
Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Client Records Management
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Ambulation Assistance
Documentation accuracy
HIPAA Compliance
Sample Collection
Decision Making
Patient Safety Management
Certification
State Tested Nursing Assistant/CNA
Timeline
Mental Health Technician/CNA
The Laurels of Gahanna
05.2024 - Current
Caregiver
GHANA HEALTH SERVICES, HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
03.2023 - 02.2024
Nursing Assistantship -
Alia Healthcare services
General Science -
KNUST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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