Mavis Agyemang
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Associate proficient in best practices and requirements of behavioral health programs as well as successful support strategies and skill-building exercises. Dedicated to assisting clients with improving daily living through avoidance of harmful substances and ongoing support. Dependable and ethical with superior work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Associate
Ambassador of Scarsdale
Scarsdale, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Used thermometers or blood pressure gauges to take and record measures of patients' physical condition.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths.
- Verified patient health history and contact information for chart accuracy.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Conducted or assisted in treatment and rehabilitation of mental health patients by performing basic assessment procedures.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
Private Home Health Aide
Leticia Holms
New Rochelle, NY
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Behavioral Health Technician
37 Military Hospital
ACCRA, GHANA
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of patients under direction of nursing staff.
- Planned and implemented safe interventions consistent with treatment goals.
- Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions.
- Coordinated lectures and recreational activities for patients.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.
- Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
- Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
Education
GED -
KONONGO ODUMASE HIGH SCHOOL
GHANA06-2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Behavior Management
- Family support and assistance
- Discharge Planning
- Excellent customer service skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
Certification
- CNA (In Progress)
Timeline
Behavioral Health Associate
Ambassador of Scarsdale
02.2023 - Current
Private Home Health Aide
Leticia Holms
01.2022 - 02.2023
Behavioral Health Technician
37 Military Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2021
GED -
KONONGO ODUMASE HIGH SCHOOL
- CNA (In Progress)
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