Mental Health Behavioral
Resume:
Shantale Grandberry
Mason, TN *****
**********@******.***
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Mental Health Technician
Lakeside Behavioral Health System - Bartlett, TN
April 2022 to Present
• Manage other MHA's in their duties and help them problem solving in tense and stressful situations.
• Prevent and manage aggressive behavior among patients and administer CPR in emergency intervention.
• Monitor, assist, and transport clients to group counseling sessions, local AA meetings, and community outings.
• Assist and organize workshops consisting of education, personal self-defense, CPR, and other techniques relating to mental health patients.
• Assist RN when need with vital signs, documentation, help with personal hygiene and provide a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Participate in LPS hearings in hospital.
• Monitor, assess, intervene, document pt.
• Provide CNA cares to patients on the geriatric unit.
• Check vital signs, monitor heart rate, and temperature.
• Assist in the design and development of new hires (MHT) manual.
• Mentor new MHW's and ensures that all of their competencies are complete.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per facility policies and procedures.
• Obtain patients' medical history and vital signs; complete EKG's and blood work.
• Act as a shift captain to provide direction to MHW's regarding management of the milieu. Observe patient behaviors, if patients become physically violent, CPI training restraint techniques may become necessary.
Direct Support Professional
Faith Specialized Care Services - Memphis, TN
February 2018 to Present
Provides transportation to and from activities;
Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals; Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans;
Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks; Promotes participation and involvement in community outings; Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to: arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work schedule;
Ensures each individuals’ rights are protected;
Treats individuals with dignity and respect;
Administers medications to individuals as assigned; Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from medication administration;
Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are groomed at all times; Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating;
Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences; Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual plan and behavior plan;
Keeps residence – both interior and exterior – and resident personal space clean, organized, and tidy and encourage them to participation in home beautification and upkeep as appropriate according to their individual plans;
Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan; Education
Associate in Pharmacy Technician
National College - Bartlett, TN
June 2010 to May 2012
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Developmental Disabilities Experience (10+ years)
• Autism Experience (2 years)
• Meal Preparation (10+ years)
• Medication Administration (5 years)
• Home Care (5 years)
• Food Preparation (7 years)
• Caregiving
• Cooking (10+ years)
• Senior Care (10+ years)
• Cleaning Experience
• Laundry (10+ years)
• Teaching
• Direct support (8 years)
• Behavior Management (10+ years)
• Hospital Experience
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
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