Sequoia Owino
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Support Worker from Upendo Care Services, adept in psychosocial rehabilitation and social skills training. Enhanced patient well-being through crisis intervention and empathetic support, significantly reducing anxiety. Skilled in medication monitoring and fostering independence, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient care and achievement of health objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
Upendo Care Services
06.2022 - Current
- Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
- Encouraged self-care among patients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing empathetic and compassionate support in daily activities.
Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
06.2017 - 01.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Administrative Assistant
P&M Recycling
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
Oakland, CA2005
Skills
- Medication monitoring
- Social Skills Training
- Self-Care Techniques
- Life Skills Coaching
- Supply Coordination
- Patient support
- Mail handling
- Document Management
- Coordination
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Upendo Care Services
06.2022 - Current
Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
06.2017 - 01.2024
Administrative Assistant
P&M Recycling
01.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
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