Makiyah Harris
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Aide with proven expertise in patient advocacy and recovery support, honed at North Florida Evaluation And Treatment Center. Excelled in employing stress reduction techniques and behavioral management, significantly enhancing patient wellness. Demonstrates exceptional mental health support and compassionate patient care, fostering trust and promoting positive behavior changes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Aide
North Florida Evaluation And Treatment Center
Gainesville, FL
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and treatments.
- Supported patients in developing life skills and independence through targeted interventions.
- Recorded and closely monitored patient behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention.
- Maintained calendar of social, recreational and educational events to enhance patient stays.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to individuals with mental health issues.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage and prevent patient crises effectively.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Supervised and secured patients restricted to assigned areas.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with clients built on trust and respect.
- Encouraged positive behavior change through modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities designed to enhance mental wellness and social skills.
- Employed motivational interviewing techniques to encourage patient engagement in treatment.
Pre School Aide
02b kids
Gainesville , FL
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to emergency situations as they arose.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Assisted with meal preparation, feeding young children when necessary, and clean up afterwards.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Assisted with the planning of age-appropriate activities for children in a preschool setting.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastside High School
Gainesville, FL05-2022
Skills
- Mental health support
- Family support
- Medication monitoring
- Suicide prevention
- Excellent customer service skills
- Patient assessment
- Mental status evaluation
- Recovery support
- Stress reduction techniques
- Dependent personality disorder guidance
- Patient advocacy
- Progress monitoring
- Behavioral management
- Behavior observation
Timeline
Mental Health Aide
North Florida Evaluation And Treatment Center
06.2022 - Current
Pre School Aide
02b kids
01.2019 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Eastside High School
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