Nehemias Adames
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
To obtain a job that will challenge me and allow me to use my education, skills and past experiences in a way that is mutually beneficial to both myself and my employer and allow for future growth and advancement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Treatment Officer III
Travis County Juvenile Probation Department
Austin , Texas
2023.04 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Monitored activities of clients to ensure safety and adherence to program rules and regulations.
- Conducted group therapy sessions focused on helping residents develop coping skills.
- Coordinated with other staff members to provide comprehensive care for each resident.
- Supervised recreational activities designed to help build self-esteem, teamwork, and problem solving skills.
- Developed positive relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns and providing emotional support.
- Educated residents about behavioral modification techniques that can be used in everyday life situations.
- Organized educational workshops focused on topics such as anger management, substance abuse prevention, budgeting.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals regarding the treatment plan of each client.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among residents during meals, outings, or daily activities.
- Attended court hearings related to clients' legal proceedings as needed.
- Worked with residents to develop meal preparation and cleaning skills.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
Mentor
Alta Loma
Austin , TX
2022.01 - 2023.04
- Daily living skills, Communication, Self-awareness, Changing thoughts, Recognizing triggers, Job skills development, Self-sufficiency skills development (cooking, cleaning), Distribution of Medication
Driver
Lyft
Austin , TX
2021.06 - 2023.04
- Driven customers to their destination safely, Driven customer to destination in a safe and timely manner, Kept a clean driving space to make the customers feel more comfortable, Transported Clients to booked destinations, Established and Maintained a professional working environment
COVID-19 Tester
Austin Covid lab
Austin , TX
2021.02 - 2021.05
- Put on and remove personal protective equipment (PPE), Enter Patient data in EMR (e Clinical Works), Monitor inventory tests and supplies, Conduct COVID test (PCR and/or Serology), Participate in COVID-Task force meetings and training, Setup, and breakdown the equipment for events, sample collection handling, and repack the equipment at the end of the event, Able to label, collect, and process patient specimen to ensure accurate test results, Completes pre-visit planning, Assist clients in completing the medical history and medical program intake forms, and/or consents, ensuring that the patient understands when obtaining a patient signature, Perform all duties within HIPAA regulations, Liaise between medical departments and offsite organizations with discretion and professionalism, Adhere to policy and procedures during all activates, Complete accurate documentation of patient visits, Assists clinicians with medical examinations as needed, Conducts only work-related conversations when clients are waiting for service, Ensure that people waiting for testing maintain social distancing in an orderly manner, Inventory and ordering of medical supplies, All other duties assigned
Mental Health Worker
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
Brooklyn , NY
2009.01 - 2020.12
- Interact, assess, and appropriately document patient's condition, Participate in direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, Maintain the unit as a clean, safe and comfortable environment to include patient rooms, and other work areas and maintains supplies and equipment, Assist Adjunctive Therapy staff with group activities as directed, Interacts in a professional manner with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers according to PRH values and performance standards, Ensures regulatory compliance with regard to patient care/safety and objectives
Enviornmental Worker
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
2004.01 - 2009.01
- Disposal of recyclable materials; solid, infectious, chemo, and pharmaceutical waste, Knowledge of floor care functions for machine/equipment operation and chemical dilution; floor scrubbing procedures; applying floor sealer and finish; and carpet, Removal of soiled linen; isolation techniques; washing procedures for walls, windows, and ceilings; handling procedures for biohazard trash, Preparing /dilute cleaning chemicals in recommended proportions, Operation of compactor, sterilizer, and shredder, Knowledge of safety precautions and methods, Move equipment/supplies weighing 50 - 75 pounds, with assistance
Education
High school or equivalent -
Bushwick high school
Brooklyn, NY09.1999
Skills
- Mental Health
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Floor Care
- Patient Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Buffing
- Mental Health Counseling
- Clinical Supervision
- Client Advocacy
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Life Skills Training
- Individual Counseling
- Originality and Creativity
- Progress Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Improving well-being
- Counseling
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Written Communication
- Patient support
- Paperwork Organization
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Timeline
Residential Treatment Officer III
Travis County Juvenile Probation Department
2023.04 - Current
Mentor
Alta Loma
2022.01 - 2023.04
Driver
Lyft
2021.06 - 2023.04
COVID-19 Tester
Austin Covid lab
2021.02 - 2021.05
Mental Health Worker
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
2009.01 - 2020.12
Enviornmental Worker
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
2004.01 - 2009.01
High school or equivalent -
Bushwick high school
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