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Tabitha Hester

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Behavior Interventionist highly effective at developing intervention plans that assist students in developing social and academic skills. Outgoing and flexible with 10-year background in education.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Specialist

HCA Hospital
06.2021 - Current
  • Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
  • Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration and patient progress notes.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
  • Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
  • Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.

Mental Health Technician

Aya Healthcare
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and promote recovery.
  • Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
  • Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Direct Care Professional

Jewish Family Children Services
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Educated families on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and how it can be used to help their child's development.
  • Instructed caregivers on appropriate methods for responding to challenging behaviors exhibited by individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated a range of teaching approaches such as visual cues, verbal prompts, physical prompting procedures, tailored towards an individual's unique learning style .
  • Worked with families to develop home programs that support treatment objectives.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for children with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Created visual supports such as schedules, charts, tokens systems. to support communication needs of individuals with ASD.
  • Facilitated group sessions focused on skill acquisition areas including socialization, communication, self-help skills, leisure activities, play skills.
  • Attended workshops and trainings related to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Care Coordinator

Conifer Health Solutions LLC
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Maintained accurate client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of patient's needs.
  • Educated clients on available resources and services within their communities.
  • Scheduled appointments for clients with appropriate medical specialists.
  • Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
  • Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
  • Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.

Supervisor Behavioral Health Technician

Bellwether
12.2014 - 09.2018
  • Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
  • Assisted in creating budgets for departmental expenses including personnel costs.
  • Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.

Certified Nursing Assistant

North Campus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
10.2009 - 06.2011
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Education

Cosmetology -

Lake Sumter Community College
Orlando, FL
01.2020

High School Diploma -

Umatilla High School
Umatilla, FL
05.2006

Skills

  • Tracking Client Progress
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Development
  • Social Skills Development
  • Rehabilitation
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • BLS/CPR
  • Outlook/Microsoft Words
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Leadership
  • Child Development
  • Learning Style Assessments
  • Needs Assessment

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Aya Healthcare
02.2023 - 11.2023

Mental Health Specialist

HCA Hospital
06.2021 - Current

Direct Care Professional

Jewish Family Children Services
02.2020 - 08.2021

Care Coordinator

Conifer Health Solutions LLC
10.2018 - 09.2019

Supervisor Behavioral Health Technician

Bellwether
12.2014 - 09.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

North Campus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
10.2009 - 06.2011

Cosmetology -

Lake Sumter Community College

High School Diploma -

Umatilla High School

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