Assisted in the psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, and care and safety of individuals committed under New York State (NYS) Mental Hygiene Law (MHL) Article 10. This may include individuals considered to be manipulative, treatment resistant, and/or dangerous to themselves and/or others.
Participated in active treatment programming and provide a safe, secure, and stable environment within which these patients can be given the intensive care and behavioral interactions needed for rehabilitation and treatment.
Helped individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Secure Care Treatment Aide 2 / Supervisor
3 Years 2 Months
Manhattan Psychiatric Center | 01.2023 - 03.2026
Model acceptable behaviors and verbal skills, teach replacement behaviors and implement treatment goals through positive therapeutic interactions with patients. Assist with personal hygiene such as monitoring of vital signs, use of first aid, and CPR.
Practice verbal techniques to deescalate situations and use approved physical intervention techniques as a last resort to ensure the safety of patients and others. Trained to assist in the application of restraint or seclusion.
Complete reports and documentation, constantly monitor patients and provide for a safe and therapeutic environment.
Housekeeping attendant
1 Year 7 Months
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center | 11.2007 - 06.2009
Performed a variety of tasks requiring light, medium, and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for an assigned area.
Gathering and removing hazardous articles which may be on floors, furniture, and equipment, and placing them in designated receptacles or in appropriate places.
Using mops, brushes, detergents, buffers, floor scrubbers, and other cleaning implements to wash floors, corridors, stairs and stairwells, walls, partitions, windows from the inside of the building; using manual and/or mechanical equipment, strips, vacuums and waxes floors and shampoos carpets.
Security Officer
8 Months
Gateway Security Corp. | 11.2007 - 07.2008
Assumed overall responsibility for the safety and security of designated areas in accordance with outlined security procedures.
Responded to emergencies and incidents within designated areas promptly and according to policy. Completed incident reports and required documentation for all security incidents.
Ensured all employees and visitors have proper credentials for accessing buildings (ID badges and passes) and assisting with any concerns.
Maintenance
1 Year 5 Months
Clarion Hotel | 04.2006 - 09.2007
Maintained the physical structure and grounds of the hotel property in like-new condition, including landscaping, walkways, pool area and sports courts.
Performed interior and exterior property maintenance, such as carpentry repair, painting and all other functions necessary to maintain the facility and property.
Completed maintenance request in a timely manner. These may include: change out light bulbs, vinyl repairs, touch up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, tile repair. Also, maintenance for equipment such as ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen and laundry equipment, HVAC, guest rooms, meeting rooms, public area spaces, swimming pool and spa, etc.
Secure Care Treatment Aide 1 at Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center OMH NYSSecure Care Treatment Aide 1 at Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center OMH NYS