Nelson Maxwell Kalu

My responsibilities include the provision of basic supportive and trauma-informed care tp pediatric patients and young adults.

• Assisted in developing treatment plans under supervision of licensed professionals.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress notes.
• Engaged with patients to promote coping strategies and emotional regulation techniques.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for patients.
• Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
• Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or acute distress while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
• Trained new staff members on facility policies, procedures, best practices in mental health care delivery, ensuring consistent service standards across the team.
• Documented client progress in confidential files.

• Facilitated daily living activities to enhance client independence and well-being.
• Implemented individualized support plans to meet unique client needs and preferences.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care strategies and outcomes.
• Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in direct support services.
• Advocated for clients' rights and access to community resources and services.
• Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
• Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
• Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
• Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
• Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.