Devoted Psychiatric Technician / House Lead, with 20+ years experience in providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Care Provider - House Lead
The New Beginnings LLC
Albuquerque, United States
10.2020 - Current
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Used THERAP and Quick MAR to maintain records of services performed, apparent condition of patients and medications administered.
Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Direct Care Counselor
Providence Support Services
Albuquerque, NM
07.2017 - 09.2017
Managed schedules and transported individuals to doctor appointment and activities.
Assisted patients with completing personal grooming tasks such as bathing and dressing.
Arranged and helped with medications according to established schedule.
Prepared healthy foods based on personalized nutrition plans.
Documented activities and behaviors in Therap.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Home Health Aide
Options Home Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
09.2016 - 08.2017
Home Health Aide
Above All Personal Care Services
Albuquerque, NM
07.2016 - 09.2016
Cashier
Giant
Albuquerque, NM
09.2009 - 12.2010
Cashier Team Lead
Al's Mini Mart
Belen, NM
06.2009 - 02.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
Albuquerque, NM
09.2008 - 03.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Living Systems
Los Lunas, NM
08.2008 - 10.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Albuquerque, NM
04.2001 - 11.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant
Los Lunas Community Program
Los Lunas, NM
05.2002 - 04.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant
Correctional Medical Services
Los Lunas, NM
05.2001 - 04.2002
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Checked Patients in for clinic appointments.
Transcribed MD orders, Built MAR's, and managed medical records.
Assisted MD's with clinic procedures.
Performed wound care including wound debridement, wound packing, flushing, and bandage care.
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