Dedicated and experienced Mental Health & Safety professional with hands-on expertise in the Psychiatric field including healthcare administration, supervision and leading highly engaging team building to support employee improvement and development in a fast-paced, diverse workforce environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety and Security Officer 1
NYS Office Of Mental Health, Creedmoor Psychiatric
08.2016 - Current
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, and by foot.
Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
Secure Care Treatment Aide
NYS Office Of Mental Health, Creedmoor Psychiatric
10.2008 - 06.2013
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Provided direct care and supervision to mentally-ill in confined setting
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
MHTA Discharge Specialist (Administration)
NYS Office Of Mental Health. Creedmoor Psychiatric
10.1994 - 02.2008
Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
Aided colleagues, managers and consumers through regular communication and assistance.
Entered and maintained departmental records, documents, & test results relevant to consumer treatment in database.
Adapted to workflow changes and implemented continuous process improvements to overcome obstacles.
Confirmed accurate completion of forms and reports for admission, transfer or discharge of each program participant.
Education
Audio Recording Technology Business Management
Five Towns College
Dix Hills, NY
05.1992
Skills
Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations Instructor,
April 2009
Workplace Violence Mediator, September 2010
Code Enforcement Official, March 2017
Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures, May 2017
General Construction Principles, June 2017
Residential Code of New York State, October 2017
Crisis Response (FEMA), November 2017
Mental Health First Aid, December 2018
CPR, April 2021
Timeline
Safety and Security Officer 1
NYS Office Of Mental Health, Creedmoor Psychiatric
08.2016 - Current
Secure Care Treatment Aide
NYS Office Of Mental Health, Creedmoor Psychiatric
10.2008 - 06.2013
MHTA Discharge Specialist (Administration)
NYS Office Of Mental Health. Creedmoor Psychiatric
10.1994 - 02.2008
Audio Recording Technology Business Management
Five Towns College
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