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Joshua Galvao Mendes

West Bridgewater,MA

Summary

Experienced professional dedicated to helping patients effectively function in society. Possesses excellent social and interpersonal communication skills through the usage of being bilingual. Skilled at coaching special needs individuals to achieve greater independence and confidence.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

The Perfect Child
08.2023 - Current
  • Keep accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Work as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Conduct functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
  • Support client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Develop and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
  • Observe, monitor and record problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.

Patient Observer

Massachusetts General Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and recording any changes in behavior.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families and healthcare providers to support comprehension.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to facilitate high-quality comprehensive care.
  • Assisted patients in navigating complex healthcare systems and procedures to reduce emotional strain.
  • Learned importance of providing excellent care to patients, working as teams, and solving difficult problems.
  • Responded to patient concerns and questions with compassionate and knowledgeable service.
  • Delivered high-quality care to psychiatric and elderly patients in hospital facility.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Minor: Philosophy

Curry College
Milton, MA
05.2023

Trauma-Informed IEPs -

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Los Angeles, CA
10.2022

Evaluating Families Impacted by Trauma -

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022

RBT Certified -

Autism Partnership Foundation
Seal Beach, CA
08.2023

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge in identifying and utilizing medical terminology, body structures, systems, and components
  • Lab report writing/dissections, and using lab technology (flasks, pipettes, microscopes)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Experienced in giving care to young children and elderly people in ICU and ER department
  • Able to work well in teams, contributing ideas and cooperating with others to achieve common goals
  • Effective in written and verbal communication with abilities to convey information concisely
  • Experienced in restraining and de-escalating high risk situations
  • Worked with patients of all ages that struggle with mental illnesses such as Autism, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, and suicidal tendencies
  • Patient Behavior Monitoring

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician

The Perfect Child
08.2023 - Current

Patient Observer

Massachusetts General Hospital
08.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Minor: Philosophy

Curry College

Trauma-Informed IEPs -

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Evaluating Families Impacted by Trauma -

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

RBT Certified -

Autism Partnership Foundation

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