Shalana Hamilton
Glendale ,AZ
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level bht position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Reliable employee seeking bht position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Choices
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Caregiver/ Medication Tech
Hacienda Del Rey
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Behavioral Health Technician
A New Hope
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds every 2 hours to check on residents.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Assisted and counseled 8 patients daily.
Behavioral Health /medication Aide
Desert Sky Assisted Living
04.2010 - 03.2021
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Used Software to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Behavioral Health Technician
Sonoran Sky
01.2010 - 08.2016
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds every 2 hours to check on residents.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
Paraprofessional
Gompers
05.2004 - 08.2009
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Caregiver
Desert Haven
07.2022 - Current
- 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 patients with self-administered medications.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Education
Diploma -
Rcb
05.2004
Skills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Activity Monitoring
- Behavior Observation
- Household Chores
- Developmental Disability Rehabilitation
- Mental Health Care
- Intake Assessment
- Behavioral Health
- Individual Service Plans
- Medication Schedules
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Crisis Situations
Credentials
First aid, cpr, finger prints card & caregivers license
Timeline
Caregiver
Desert Haven
07.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
A New Hope
03.2019 - 04.2022
Behavioral Health Technician
Choices
10.2018 - 07.2022
Caregiver/ Medication Tech
Hacienda Del Rey
02.2015 - 09.2017
Behavioral Health /medication Aide
Desert Sky Assisted Living
04.2010 - 03.2021
Behavioral Health Technician
Sonoran Sky
01.2010 - 08.2016
Paraprofessional
Gompers
05.2004 - 08.2009
Diploma -
Rcb
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