Kariem Wiggins
Barnwell,SC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Belmont Behavioral Health System
07.2023 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans under the supervision of licensed professionals, promoting positive behavior changes
- Assisted in crisis intervention by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment
- Monitored and documented client behaviors, progress, and responses to interventions on a daily basis
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on developing coping skills and fostering emotional resilience
- Supported clients in activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management
- Utilized crisis prevention strategies effectively during challenging situations involving aggressive or self-harming behaviors
Warehouse Worker
Target
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
Packer
Novolex
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Follow company packing procedures and standards
- Handle inventory with care and attention to detail
- Adhere to safety programs and OSHA compliance for a safe work environment
- Follow company safety policies and procedures, and encourage other associates to do the same
- Ensure product orders are packed and moved carefully
- At different stations as production requires
- Inspect, weigh, and package products
- Monitor flow of product into processing machinery
- Verify compliance with quality, safety, production standards, work rules, and efficient operation of equipment
- Report potential production downtime, scrap production, and quality of each machine and summarize data from shift
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Mental Health Technician
Girard Medical Center
02.2015 - 05.2022
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
Patient Transporter
St Joseph's Hospital
07.2000 - 05.2015
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Benjamin Franklin High School
Associate in Behavioral Health - undefined
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA01.2015
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Cleaning
- English
- Hospital experience
- Hoyer lift
- Mental health worker
- Warehouse experience
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Belmont Behavioral Health System
07.2023 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Target
08.2022 - 05.2023
Packer
Novolex
05.2022 - 06.2022
Mental Health Technician
Girard Medical Center
02.2015 - 05.2022
Patient Transporter
St Joseph's Hospital
07.2000 - 05.2015
High school diploma - undefined
Benjamin Franklin High School
Associate in Behavioral Health - undefined
Philadelphia University
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