Helped develop each participants physical and psychological fitness. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Monitored individuals with acute conditions. Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Help Assist patients' with monitoring blood glucose levels. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Obtained vitals when necessary. Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities. Charted and recorded information in client files. Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients. Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards. Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose. Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans. Conducted comprehensive initial in-home psychosocial assessments prior to first wraparound meetings. Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes. Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services. Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel. Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems. Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills. Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications. Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans. Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities. Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications. Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others. Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.