JY'MERIA WELLS
Port St Lucie
Summary
Experienced with therapeutic support and patient care in mental health settings. Utilizes crisis intervention techniques to effectively manage patient needs. Knowledge of therapeutic communication ensures supportive and empathetic approach to mental health care Also,
Experienced with administrative support and office coordination. Utilizes organizational skills to manage schedules and maintain records efficiently. Track record of effective communication and problem-solving in dynamic office environments. Lastly
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 10 year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center
Jupiter, FL
02.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior and emotional well being, ensuring compliance with treatment plans.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, deescalating potentially volatile situations effectively.
- Documented patient progress and observations accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted social skills and emotional regulation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
SOUTH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Delray Beach, Florida
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide relevant information and develop and implement treatment plans for the patients.
- Completed all daily living tasks to improve the quality of life of patients.
- Kept track of each patient on a daily basis.
- Interviewed new patients to complete admission forms, to assess mental health status and to obtain mental health and treatment history.
- Trained new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to help patients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Developed and taught strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
PALM BEACH SCHOOLS
West Palm Beach, Florida
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Provides support and assistance to individual or small groups to help them better understand the content and help them complete assessments.
- Collaborated with the teacher to plan and implement lessons that were aligned with the school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Was in charge of monitoring, enforcing rules, and assisting the lead teacher in the classroom and common areas.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Created lesson materials and visuals to supplement lesson plans.
- Assisted teachers in the classroom and provided clerical support for a variety of needs.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
PALM BEACH SCHOOL
Palm Beach, Florida
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Sorted and indexed information, setting up and maintaining specialized filing systems.
- Coordinated courier services for outgoing packages.
- Managed calendars and arranged appointments.
- Maintaining files.
- Welcoming visitors to your office.
- Answering phone calls.
- Taking and delivering messages.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
MAVERICKS HIGH SCHOOL
Palm Springs05-2015
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Entry
- Organizational skills
- Problem-Solving
- Equipment Operation
- Customer Service
- Friendliness
- Behavior management
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Patient safety management
Certification
- CPR Training
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center
02.2025 - Current
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
SOUTH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
07.2022 - 01.2023
TEACHING ASSISTANT
PALM BEACH SCHOOLS
08.2019 - 06.2022
OFFICE ASSISTANT
PALM BEACH SCHOOL
08.2016 - 06.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
MAVERICKS HIGH SCHOOL