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Gaidah Azem

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Skilled Mental Health Technician and a Senior at Hamline University to get a bachelors degree in Psychology with a extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Regions Hospital
09.2022 - Current
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.

Behavioral Technician

Minnesota Autism Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
  • Observed clients by listening to concerns and recording observations, reporting mental health issues or unusual behavior to appropriate professionals.
  • Conducted therapeutic group sessions about life events and experiences with clients, establishing both short- and long-term goals.
  • Worked with clients ages 14- 21

Mental Health Technician

Fraser
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked with children ages 3-7 with Autism, trauma, depression and anxiety
  • Therapy through play
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
05.2024

Associates in Psychology Transfer - Psychology

Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN
05.2022

Skills

  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Patient Intervention
  • Administrative Support
  • Quick Learner
  • Build Work Skills
  • Lead Activities
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking

Certification

BLS certificate through American Heart Associate

CPR certificate through Meridian Services

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Regions Hospital
09.2022 - Current

Behavioral Technician

Minnesota Autism Center
01.2022 - 09.2022

Mental Health Technician

Fraser
09.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hamline University

Associates in Psychology Transfer - Psychology

Normandale Community College
Gaidah Azem