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Kindria' Leveston

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

As a caring and skilled Mental Health/ Social Service worker I'm passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with mental Health and the homeless population as well as domestic violence. I'm always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Resident Advocate ( Social Service )

Family Place Prn
Dallas, TX
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Collaborated with court, law enforcement and community providers
  • Supervised in providing excellent customer service to callers requiring assistance for issues
  • Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping
  • Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults involved with child welfare and prevention services

Recovery Specialist

Texas Health Resource Hospital Prn
Arlington, TX
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or medical professional.
  • Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.

Support Services

Jordan Health Services
Mt Vernon, TX
04.2006 - 04.2019
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
  • Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands

Community Health Worker ( Social Service)

John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
01.2016 - 07.2018

Conducts intake interviews with patients, including enrolling and referring patients into programs. Follow up with patients via phone calls, clinic and home visits. Provided referrals for services to community agencies as needed such as Aunt Bertha organization. Helped assist with the Medicaid population enrollment assistance. And I help patients connect with transportation resources and provided appointment reminders. I work closely with medical providers to ensure patients have comprehensive and coordinated care. I worked cooperatively with other clinical personnel assigned to the same patient. Provides consistent communication to evaluate patient and family status ensuring provided information.

Mental Health Technician /Intake Coordinator

SAS Behavioral Health Closed
Dallas, TX
09.2013 - 10.2015
  • Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs
  • Charted on each patient daily
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior
  • Supervised care for 20 mental health patients in 160 -bed facility

Mental Health Technician

Palestine Rehab Mental Health Unit
Palestine, TX
08.2005 - 06.2007
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Charted on each patient daily.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Services

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
2021

Diploma - Medical Adminstration

Altierus Career Colleges
Arlington, TX
2012

Certified Psychiatric Technician - Mental Health

School of Psychiatric Technicians
Sacramento, California
2014

Certified Community Health Worker - Community Health

Texas Department Of Health Services
Austin, Tx
2016

Skills

  • Independent judgment and decision making
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Patient-focused care
  • Compassionate
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Problem solving
  • Care plan meetings
  • Client advocacy
  • Effective public speaker
  • Case management
  • Intakes and assessments

Certification

Certified Community Health
Certified Psychiatric Technician
CPR Certified

CPI Certified



Accomplishments

Ambassador for John Peter Smith Hospital
DFW - CHW Association Member

Nevada Community Health Worker Association

California Association Of Community Health Workers

Texas Gulf Coast Community Health Worker Association

Timeline

Resident Advocate ( Social Service )

Family Place Prn
03.2019 - 11.2019

Recovery Specialist

Texas Health Resource Hospital Prn
08.2018 - 06.2019

Community Health Worker ( Social Service)

John Peter Smith Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2018

Mental Health Technician /Intake Coordinator

SAS Behavioral Health Closed
09.2013 - 10.2015

Support Services

Jordan Health Services
04.2006 - 04.2019

Mental Health Technician

Palestine Rehab Mental Health Unit
08.2005 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Services

Ashford University

Diploma - Medical Adminstration

Altierus Career Colleges

Certified Psychiatric Technician - Mental Health

School of Psychiatric Technicians

Certified Community Health Worker - Community Health

Texas Department Of Health Services
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