HaMYKA Ford
Pontiac
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with strong skills in clinical documentation and patient care coordination. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mental Health Technician
Serene Graden
Troy, MI
07.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior and provided immediate support to ensure safety and well-being.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans under supervision of mental health professionals.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with facility protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess and address patient needs effectively.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Assistant Manager
Freedom Villa Inc
West Bloomfield, MI
01.1999 - 07.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with state regulations and organizational policies.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on resident assessments and needs.
- Coordinated activities and programs to enhance residents' social skills and community integration.
- Trained staff on best practices for resident support and crisis intervention techniques.
- Monitored medication administration processes for accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
- Cultivated relationships with families, ensuring open communication regarding resident well-being and care updates.
- Served as an advocate for individuals residing at the group home during interactions with external service providers or community resources.
- Ensured a smooth transition for new residents entering the group home by coordinating with the intake team, providing orientation to the home environment, and offering ongoing support.
- Assisted Group Home Manager in managing employee scheduling efficiently while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Trained new staff members in group home policies and procedures, contributing to a knowledgeable and consistent team.
- Maintained detailed records of resident behaviors, medication administration, and incident reports to ensure accurate documentation for regulatory purposes.
- Supported residents'' physical health by coordinating medical appointments and follow-up care as required by their individualized health plans.
Education
MORC - Medical Assistance
Dorsey
Madison Heights, MI03-2021
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Self-care techniques
- Mental health counseling
- Family support
- Problem-solving
- Activities of daily living ADL assistance
- Behavioral health
- Medical terminology
- Patient care coordination
- Patient confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved issue which led to great results.
Certification
- MORC Training
- OCHN Training
- Relias Training
Timeline
Lead Mental Health Technician
Serene Graden
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Freedom Villa Inc
01.1999 - 07.2025
MORC - Medical Assistance
Dorsey