Heather Tchoryk
Summary
Competent STNA/Behavioral Health Associate knowledgeable about behavioral health program requirements, support strategies and skill-building techniques. Focused on helping clients improve wellbeing and functioning by preventing substance abuse and improving confidence. Hardworking, reliable and dedicated.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STNA/BHA
Akron City Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- 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.
STNA
Altercare of Hartville
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Child Watch/Rental/Volunteer Coordinator
Green Family YMCA
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Implements YMCA character development initiatives by teaching and role modeling YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.
- Operates department payroll, scheduling, hiring, budgeting, and follows procedures and security guidelines to ensure safety of all.
- Coordinates rentals, created programs, processed payments and provided exceptional member experiences.
- Leads, supervises, and organizes various teams, events, and departments.
- Teaches group exercise classes and demonstrates proper form and modifications.
Homemaker
Homemaker
11.2010 - 07.2016
- Stay at home mom.
Cashier
Walmart
09.2009 - 11.2010
- Assessed customer needs quickly and efficiently and responded to questions and concerns thoroughly.
- Maintained clean and organized work area.
- Worked with customer service to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Used basic math skills to operate cash register transactions proficiently.
- Observed all company guidelines and regulations completely.
- Increased customer satisfaction through friendly and professional communication at all times.
STNA
St. Luke's
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Provided exceptional resident support through developing caring companionship.
- Worked as a team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patients.
- Supplied quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with all needs and concerns effectively.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements thoroughly to promote proper patient nutrition.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests quickly to identify proper course of treatment.
- Observed multiple patients and staff at one time to ensure the safety of all.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
North Canton, OhioSkills
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Relations
- Crisis Handling
- Activity Monitoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Substance Abuse Experience
- Patient Observation
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Time management
- Complete tasks on time and detail oriented
Certification
- Commissioned Notary Public since 2023
- NNA Notary signing Agent since 2023
- Completed Federal Background checks
- Verified with USA-signingagent.com
- STNA license
- BLS Certified
Timeline
STNA/BHA
Akron City Hospital
05.2021 - Current
STNA
Altercare of Hartville
07.2019 - 05.2021
Child Watch/Rental/Volunteer Coordinator
Green Family YMCA
07.2016 - 01.2020
Homemaker
Homemaker
11.2010 - 07.2016
Cashier
Walmart
09.2009 - 11.2010
STNA
St. Luke's
01.2006 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
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