Rashai L Spell
North Las Vegas
Summary
Experienced with therapeutic support and patient care in mental health settings. Utilizes crisis intervention techniques to effectively manage patient needs. Knowledge of therapeutic communication ensures supportive and empathetic approach to mental health care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician 1
Desert Willow Treatment Center
Las Vegas, NV
10.2024 - Current
- Implemented individualized care plans to support patient recovery and enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to clinical staff for timely intervention.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering communication and peer support among patients.
- Assisted in crisis management, employing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety in high-pressure situations.
- Provides on-going physical care, emotional nurturing and daily supervision of abused, neglected, abandoned and medically fragile children, ages three days to eighteen years, in a treatment shelter
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
PCA
Giving Home Health Care
Las Vegas, NV
03.2023 - Current
- Successfully provided personalized assistance to clients with a variety of needs, including personal hygiene, medication, reminders, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
- Develop developed strong, communication, interpersonal skills to build trusting relationship with clients family, families, and medical staff.
- Client needs in a safe and timely manner also assisted with physical therapy exercises and other activities to promote overall well-being.
Direct Support Professional
Bamboo Sunrise specialized foster care
Henderson, NV
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided direct care and support to individuals with mental health disorders in a residential treatment facility for foster children. Assisted with daily activities administered meds.
- Assisted in monitoring clients with mental health status, documenting observations and reporting any of the significant changes to the treatment team.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to address challenging behaviors to promote positive coping strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary and implemented, individualized treatment plans, to improve negative behaviors.
Direct Support Professional
Tancell Care
Las Vegas, NV
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities with helping assist the individual to become more independent in his or her community.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills, such as bathing, dressing, meal prepping, and money management.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques, physical strength techniques to reduce negative behaviors.
Mental Health Technician
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted Psychiatric nurses and physicians and providing care to patients with acute mental health conditions in a hospital setting.
Mental Health Technician
Spring Mountain Treatment Center
Las Vegas, NV
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Assisted psychiatric nurses and physicians in providing care to patients with acute mental health conditions in a hospital, setting monitored vital signs and ministered meds and ensured a safe environment.
- Perform regular checks on patients to assure their safety and well-being properly address any concerns or issues.
- Assisted in crisis situations, utilize de-escalation techniques, physical restraints, and providing emotional support to patients with multiple psychological disorders.
- Collaborated with the treatment team to develop, implement, appropriate treatment plans, to improve negative behaviors.
- Assist in monitoring patients mental health status, documenting observations and reporting any significant changes to the treatment team.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Chrysalis
North Las Vegas, NV
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Assisted clients with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities with helping assist the individual to become more independent in his or her community.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills, such as bathing, dressing, meal prepping, and money management.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques, physical strength techniques to reduce negative behaviors.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Rem Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Assisted clients with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities with helping assist the individual to become more independent in his or her community.
- Assisted individuals with daily living skills, such as bathing, dressing, meal prepping, and money management.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques, physical strength techniques to reduce negative behaviors.
Education
College -
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV10.2015
High School - undefined
Cheyenne High School North
Las vegas, NV06.2012
Skills
- Empathy: demonstrated empathy and compassion in providing support to individuals with mental health issues and resulting in increased trust and positive therapeutic relationships
- Active listening: Outstanding at the listening line or effective understanding of clients needs concerns, resulting in tailored treatment, plans, and improved outcome
- Crisis Management: Proven ability to handle situations, calmly and effectively implementing de-escalation techniques and or physical restraint techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of clients and staff
- De-escalation techniques
My Life Philosophy
Every person’s journey is unique, and I am privileged to provide support and guide them towards their well-being and personal growth.
Timeline
Mental Health Technician 1
Desert Willow Treatment Center
10.2024 - Current
PCA
Giving Home Health Care
03.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Bamboo Sunrise specialized foster care
03.2023 - 10.2024
Direct Support Professional
Tancell Care
02.2023 - 08.2023
Mental Health Technician
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
Mental Health Technician
Spring Mountain Treatment Center
06.2017 - 10.2021
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Chrysalis
10.2015 - 09.2017
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Rem Nevada
07.2013 - 02.2014
High School - undefined
Cheyenne High School North
College -
College of Southern Nevada