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Sonia Welch-Carr

Griffith,IN

Summary

Skilled Mental Health Technician III with an AS of Arts degree and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management. Patient-focused Mental Health Technician who offers strong background in psychiatric care. Excels in recordkeeping, time management and patient observation. Delivers top-notch care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Technician (I-III)

Ludeman Developmental Center
06.2000 - Current
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL
05.2012

Skills

  • Medical Records Requests
  • Pressure Gauges
  • Recreational Activity Planning
  • Charting and Clinical Documentation
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Inpatient Treatment
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Maintaining Safety Standards
  • Mental Health Support
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Observe Behaviors
  • Patient Intervention
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Care Plan Development

Additional Information

My main objective is to become a skilled caseworker and provide my knowledge and compassion to those who need it most. I have gained impeccable skills throughout the years that would make me the best fit for this role. I continue to stay driven, organized, and professional at all cost and if given the opportunity I will always display these skills throughout my work.

Timeline

Mental Health Technician (I-III)

Ludeman Developmental Center
06.2000 - Current

Associate of Arts -

Prairie State College
Sonia Welch-Carr