Kathryn Wortmann
Helena,AL
Summary
Competent Behavioral Associate knowledgeable about behavioral health program requirements, support strategies and skill-building techniques. Focused on helping clients improve wellbeing and functioning by preventing substance abuse and improving confidence. Hardworking, reliable and dedicated. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Children's Of Alabama Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- 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.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Soccer Coach
HappyFeet
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
- Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Kennel Technician
Lake Crest Animal Clinic
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Led basic obedience training with dogs to promote positive, healthy behaviors.
- Coordinated timely, appropriate animal transfers with shelters, rescue organizations and animal centers.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2023
High School Diploma -
Hope Christian School
Pelham, AL05.2020
Skills
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Intake Assessment
- Admissions Intake
- Operational Standards
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Best Practices and Standards
- Progress Monitoring
- Safety Management
- Rounds Management
- Support Patients
- Personal Care Assistance
- Nutritional Support
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Food Adversion Treatment
- ADLs Assistance
- Observe Behaviors
- Team Meetings
- Reading Comprehension
- Client Transportation
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Creative Thinking
- Patient Intervention
- Assessment Administration
- Safety Behaviors
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Microsoft Proficiency
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Observation
- Group Facilitation
- HIPAA Requirements
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Documentation Skills
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Children's Of Alabama Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Soccer Coach
HappyFeet
11.2021 - 07.2022
Kennel Technician
Lake Crest Animal Clinic
08.2018 - 11.2018
Associate of Arts -
Jefferson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Hope Christian School
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