Sanchez Kendra
Laplace,LA
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Mental Health Technician with experience at Worldwide Travel Staffing, skilled in behavioral management and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient well-being through effective crisis intervention and established trust, fostering a supportive environment. Proven ability to educate families and implement care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Miracle Care Sitting Service
02.2020 - Current
- Facilitated daily living activities for patients while enhancing independence.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring the continued well-being of their loved one.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Mental Health Technician
Worldwide Travel Staffing
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
- Supported families in understanding their loved one''s mental health condition and provided resources for ongoing support.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Improved patient safety with continuous observation and timely intervention.
Mental Health Technician
HHS
05.2014 - 05.2020
- Executed precise timing in medication delivery as outlined by psychiatrists, observing patients for any complications.
- Enhanced patients' skills by consistently assisting with their daily tasks.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, providing flexible and responsive care.
- Educated families on mental health conditions, empowering them with knowledge to support their loved ones.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Education
St Amant Academy
Hammond, LA05.1995
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Meal preparation
- Nutrition monitoring
- Transfer techniques
- Daily living assistance
- Safety awareness
- Medication reminders
- Family support
- Care plan implementation
- Physical therapy assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Feeding assistance
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Patient observation
- Mobility assistance
- Adaptable
- Patient positioning
- Patient services
- Infection control standards
- Wound care
- Infection prevention
- Healthy meal preparation
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Data collection
- Acute care
- Safety protocols
- Health monitoring
- Physical therapy support
- Patient assistance
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Bed preparation
- Vitals documentation
- Calm under stress
- Time management
- Care monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Patient care
- Light housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient safety management
- Heavy lifting
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Recording vital signs
- Support services
- Family communication
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Worldwide Travel Staffing
04.2023 - 04.2025
PCA
Miracle Care Sitting Service
02.2020 - Current
Mental Health Technician
HHS
05.2014 - 05.2020
St Amant Academy
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