MICHAEL HENDERSON

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Los Angeles, CA 90057

Phone: 562-***-****

acvtlo@r.postjobfree.com

Ability Summary

I am reliable, my final 2 years with last employer i had perfect attendance. I am flexible, i have worked all 3 shifts when working in a hospital setting. When working a fixed time i continued to pick up extra shifts when offered. I enjoy transporting clients/ residents to utilize community resources. I am a team player, easy to communicate with, and supportive of my co workers. I have learned patience when dealing with non motivated clients, and have developed a good reputation when dealing with "difficult or combative" clients. When i worked evening shifts at La Casa i began a card game (spades) with 3 clients. In a short period of time those 3 clients became 30 plus clients as i began having "spade tournaments" with the support of my co workers and evening house supervisor(s). Was allowed to utilize the dining area due to the number of participants. Received a "star award" from the Administrator and my immediate supervisor who was the Assistant Director of Nursing.

Employment History

Behavioral Aide

02/2016 - Current

Delta T Group

California Market 2110 Artesia Blvd Suite 362, Redondo Beach, CA

Provide 1:1 services in clients who have ranged in age from 11 to 17 thus far. These actions have taken place in Foster Homes, Group Homes, USC and Locked Facilities for DCFS and La County Probation. The assignments very from 4 hours to 12 hours per shift depending on the need of the individual(s).

Driver/Mental Health Worker

01/2005 - 09/2015

Telecare/ La Casa

6060 Paramount Blvd, Long Beach, CA

Began employment on a 16 bed "acute" unit as a Mental Health Technician. Worked on this unit for 3 years with clients who were mostly "involuntary" and who ranged in age from 18 to mid 50s. Diagnoses of clients were Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Borderline Personalities, along with other mood disorders. We also had clients who were Dual Diagnosed, with medical issues such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Respiratory problems to name a few. Clients were on a 15min safety check until discharged from unit. I accomplished these checks along with administering vital signs manually and automated, "black lighted" clients (male) hair and pelvic area, acquired urine sample(s) when or if needed. Processed in many new admits, orienting them with "clients rights handbook", taking vitals, weight, assisting with program questionnaire and what possible "triggers" they have. Informed of unit and facility rules and regulations as outlined by program. Ensured safety of clients in compliance with these program regulations. Counseled clients in developing and obtaining recovery goals based on individual motivations and barriers. Assisted Rehab department with groups and at times was group leader, charted on clients daily and weekly as a mental health tech and rehab assistant. Transferred to "community ready" units with a larger population of clients. Continued same work but on a larger scale. After 5 years transferred into transportation. Transporting clients to and from appointments and community resources including, court dates, dental and optical appointments, various clinics and discharges. Not only transported clients but served as the escort once the destination(s) were reached. A couple of months before transferring to transportation I had a personal goal of having perfect attendance for a year, not only did I accomplish this but I was able to do 2 years of perfect attendance which included overtime and coming in on off days.

Psych Tech Assistant/ Food Service Worker

08/1994 - 04/2007

Metropolitan State Hospital

11400 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA

Began work in food service serving hot and cold meals to residents for ten years in a state mental hospital before moving into a psychiatric nursing position at the same facility. I accomplished vital signs manually and automated when I was assigned or just assisting. Assisted and done safety rounds, patio breaks along with campus safety. Assisted with groups and at times was the group leader. Encouraged residents to remain compliant with scheduled medications. Counseled residents in obtaining short term goals geared toward recovery and moving to a lesser restricted facility. I served on Forensic, Skilled Nursing, Coed, All Male, All Female and Chronic units.

Truck Driver/ Order Desk

05/1990 - 03/1993

Pacific States Electric Wholesale Company

757 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Operated bobtail trucks to deliver electrical equipment and products such as transformers, circuit breakers & panels, conduit, large sized wire, lighting fixtures large & small and a variety of other electrical products to hospitals, movie studios & sets, job sites and businesses in La County to San Bernardino County. Assisted customers with inquires and took product orders at the order desk. Filled and shipped product orders, received and stocked incoming supplies.

Stream Operator/ Duty Driver

04/1983 - 04/1986

United States Navy

San Francisco, CA

Utilized "winch booth" to transfer fuel, munitions, and other cargo to other naval vessels while underway at sea. Managed two "gear" lockers one which housed paint and painting supplies & equipment and the other housed tools, safety equipment, air & non air powered tools and cold weather clothing coats, gloves, pants. Trained member of the "Reaction Force" which responded to specific alarms to protect the safety of the ship and crew members. When stateside served as the ships "duty driver" transporting Officers, Chief Petty Officers and other military personnel to airports, bus and train stations and where ever else I was instructed to go.

Education and Training

Completion Date

Issuing Institution

Location

Qualification

Course of Study

05/2000

Cypress College

CA

1 Year at College or a Technical or Vocational School

Psych 101 Biology 160

Occupational Licenses & Certificates

Certification Title

Issuing Organization

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Honors & Activities

Received "Star Awards" for working with mentally impaired individuals. Served on safety and joint labor management panels to improve working conditions. Was voted as a union steward by peers when not expressing a desire to become one. Able to work well with a variety of different personalities. flexible and reliable. And a good problem solver.

Additional Information

Team player, friendly, hard worker, detail oriented, multi-task and very organized. I am also fast learner and willing to learn any new skills that will help me to be a good asset in the future job.

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