Janika Collins
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Competent tech, 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Technician
Mental Health Resource Center
01.2023 - Current
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
Medical Support Staff Member
Gateway Community Services Inc, Jacksonville, FL
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient admissions
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance, and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
Direct Support Staff Member
Florida Mentor Network
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Patient Intervention
- Crisis Intervention
- HIPAA Requirements
- Safety Behaviors
- CPR certified
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Behavior Health Technician
Mental Health Resource Center
01.2023 - Current
Medical Support Staff Member
Gateway Community Services Inc, Jacksonville, FL
06.2022 - 12.2022
Direct Support Staff Member
Florida Mentor Network
03.2018 - 07.2020
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