JAMES H. FERGUSON, JR

610-***-****) • ad2duh@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Caron Foundation. Wernersville, PA December 2021-September 2023

Behavioral Health Technician

Client intake for all male clients, which includes on-person body searches, luggage searches, and preparing clients to meet with nursing staff

Creating and running a 12-step Big Book study for clients and a one-hour lecture weekly, based in recovery

Carrying out individual treatment plans prescribed by medical professionals

Monitoring patients and recording your observations

Reporting back on each patient's progress and concerns

Ensuring patients have a safe and supportive environment

Diffusing situations in which patients wish to harm themselves or others

Providing emotional support to patients

Alerting medical professionals to intervene in emergencies

Carrying out assessments and other administrative tasks

Maintaining strict patient confidentiality

Personal Health Care. Reading, PA September 2013-August 2021

In-Home Health Care

Provided in-home health care to family member in order to enable them to stay in their home

Monitored condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output and exercise

Provided housekeeping, laundry, meal prep and shopping services

Maintained a safe, secure and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintained security precautions and followed prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards

United States Post Office, Pennsylvania and Illinois September 2001 – September 2013

Rural Carrier

Scanned labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt

Obtained signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail, collected associated charges, and completed any necessary paperwork

Returned to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes

Sorted mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence

Delivered mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks

EDUCATION

Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA, Addictions Major, English Minor (ongoing)

US Air Force (1980-1983)

Harriton High School, Rosemont, PA, Graduated 1979