Dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience working with children on the autism spectrum and those exhibiting behavioral disorders, including suicidal tendencies and routine behavior disorders requiring restraints. Possessing CPR training and Welles training, I have a strong commitment to the well-being and development of each child. Since my teenage years, I have actively supported family members in navigating the challenges associated with parenting children with autism, fostering a deep understanding of their unique needs and the importance of effective interventions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Boston Children's Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions and strategies.
Enhanced patient engagement in their treatment plan through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
May collect, measure and record basic patient data, such as vital signs, intake, and output, and obtains specimens according to established procedures and schedules.
Develops and maintains knowledge of current occupational practices and techniques through participation in professional organizations, attendance at workshops, in-service sessions, and other continuing education programs.
Maintaining a physically safe environment. Checks and screens items brought into unit. Assists Registered Nurse to structure and modulate the level of stimulation in the unit. Conducts patient and environmental checks and identifies risk. Reports identified risk to Registered Nurse.
Behavior Health Safety Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
01.2023 - 08.2024
Interact with both mentally sound and mentally diminished patients
Physically restrain as well as mechanically restrain patients; wrist and ankle straps
We go hands on with patients that can be verbally/physically aggressive in nature (bite, spit, punch, kick, etc.)
Conduct patient watches which may require sitting in one place for up to 8 hours while remaining attentive to the patient
Prevent patient from self-harm and / or leaving the room
De-escalate patients or guests when they become agitated/disruptive
Assist Hospital staff with searching patients for dangerous weapons/objects
Officers should expect to write up to 300 reports per year if not more
Manage main desk and lobby area while displaying exceptional phone etiquette and transferring phone lines to different departments/in-patient floors
Conducting access control and interacting face-to-face with 250+ visitors per day
Provide directions to guests
Officers are responsible for listening to their radio's and responding to alarms that happen within their patrol zone
Alarms must be responded to with a strong sense of urgency (Panic Alarms, Door Alarms, etc.)
Cell phones or any other electronic devices are not authorized to be carried on your person while on duty, lockers are provided and Emergency contact procedures are in place.