Janet Gonzalez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Skilled in assisting individuals with diverse mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Aide
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Documentation/ reporting
- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds
- Provided direct support to patients with mental health conditions in a psychiatric hospital setting, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Was able to work with broad range of ages groups, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds
Metal Health Aide
Polinsky’s Emergency Shelter
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided compassionate and trauma-informed care to children in crisis, supporting their emotional, behavioral, and daily living needs in a safe, structured environment.
- Assisted children with personal hygiene, meal times, and other daily activities to promote stability and routine.
- Monitored children’s behavior, emotions, and progress, documenting observations and reporting significant changes to supervisors.
Server Shift Leader
INFERNO Restaurant
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Increased sales by 25%
- Fast learner and easily adapted to computer systems
- Managed inventory
- Confidence to approach and speak with strangers, engage in sales
Caregiver
Heart And Hand
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Supported over 20 clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZAssociate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06.2020
Skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Bilingual
- Documentation/ reporting
- Efficiently perform tasks
- Resourceful
- Quickly adapts to new environment
- Strong crisis communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential Information
Timeline
Metal Health Aide
Polinsky’s Emergency Shelter
08.2020 - 07.2023
Mental Health Aide
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Server Shift Leader
INFERNO Restaurant
08.2018 - 07.2020
Caregiver
Heart And Hand
03.2018 - 07.2018
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Imperial Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Northern Arizona University
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