Cheryl M. Bass

Converse Texas, *****

210-***-****

ad18py@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To secure a role as a Health care Professional where I can use my experience and skills to provide quality patient care.

Summary

Capable Mental/Behavioral Health Technician with 30+ years in assisting in the direct care and management of children, adolescents, and adults as well as providing direct supervision, safety and crisis management for the patient/resident population 258 bed treatment facilities. Adept at acting as a liaison between patients and medical staff helping to keep order in all patients rooms.

Skills and Qualifications

Core Competencies

Crisis Management

Case Management

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Collaboration and Teamwork

Care Planning and Coordination

Cultural Competence and Adaption

Professional Experience

Laurel Ridge Mental Health Technician 9/2012-9/2023

Provided direct supervision of patients/residents.

Maintained safety within the milieu by constantly monitoring patients/residents of potentially unsafe behaviors.

Prevented and manage crisis situations.

Modeled appropriate behaviors, attitudes, social skills and self-care.

Completed all documentation as required.

Adhered to facility policies and procedures.

Performed other duties as assigned

Transported patients to and from therapy services.

Provided patient administration as needed.

Maintained patient’s charts.

Registered and discharged patients from the facility.

University Hospital Mental Health Technician 8/1994-6/2012

Provided basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills.

Turned and repositioned bedridden clients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.

Transported and /or accompanied clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.

Provided clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.

Provided client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines.

Prepared clients for treatment or examinations.

Observed and documented patient data,behavior and activity

Fed clients who are unable to feed themselves.

Ensured safety and security of clients.

Conducted activities for recreation and socialization.

Bathed, groomed, shaved and dressed clients.

Took vital signs and accu checks.

San Antonio State School Mental Health Technician 8/1990-8/1994

Assisted in administration of medications and treatment.

Escorted clients to activities and to appointments.

Helped clients with everyday living skills, hygiene eating, dressing.

Coordinated mental health services, assisted in client assessment, monitoring and documented care.

Maintained a clean environment and attended all safety measures.

Volunteer

The Martian Luther King march.

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