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Gabriel Castaneda

Hallandale,FL

Summary

Compassionate Mental Health Technician and former Resident Advisor with 5+ years of experience providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and policy‑aligned care. Skilled in de‑escalation, behavior monitoring, incident reporting, and maintaining HIPAA/JCAHO compliance. Known for building therapeutic relationships, promoting safety, and supporting daily living needs in fast‑paced mental health environments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Technician

HCA Aventura
Aventura, Florida
06.2025 - Current
  • Deliver crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques to stabilize patients during acute episodes.
  • Provide emotional support and advocacy to promote patient well‑being.
  • Monitor behavioral changes and communicate critical updates to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
  • Assist patients with daily living activities and personal care.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
  • Document patient progress, observations, and incidents accurately in medical records.
  • Participate in ongoing training to strengthen mental health care competencies.

Resident Advisor

Solara Mental Health
San Diego, California
08.2020 - 06.2025
  • Supported client medication intake and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Coordinated transportation to ensure timely access to services.
  • Oversaw new client admissions and maintained smooth intake processes.
  • Monitored staff paperwork for compliance and operational accuracy.
  • Ensured HIPAA and JCAHO compliance across daily operations.
  • Assisted the operations director with training new staff and improving policies.
  • Communicated staff concerns to leadership to strengthen team dynamics.
  • Maintained facility cleanliness and upheld safety protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hoover High School
San Diego Ca
06-2005

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Behavioral Observation
  • Behavior Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Incident Reporting
  • Policy Enforcement
  • HIPAA & JCAHO Compliance
  • Emotional Support
  • Stress & Anger De‑escalation
  • Safety Practices
  • Peer Mediation
  • Patient Advocacy

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Certification

  • CPI- Certification
  • BLS- Certification

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

HCA Aventura
06.2025 - Current

Resident Advisor

Solara Mental Health
08.2020 - 06.2025

High School Diploma -

Hoover High School
Gabriel Castaneda