Health Technician Behavioral
Resume:
Jermaine Cooper
Kingsland, GA *****
*****************@*****.***
Professional Summary
I am an experienced patient care assistant also an resident assistant and a caregiver with years of experience I always believe residents and patience are top priority an additional I am educated and experienced mental health technician And Behavioral Health Technician Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Resident Assistant
Sr. Care.-Kingsland, GA
February 2024 to Present
• Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks
• including bathing
• grooming
• and dressing
• Monitored and documented residents vital signs and reported any changes or concerns to the nursing staff
• Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and ensured proper documentation
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each resident
• Cultivated positive relationships with family members by providing regular updates on their loved one wellbeing
• Participated in team meetings to discuss resident progress
• concerns
• or changes in care plans
• Served as an advocate for resident rights while respecting their privacy and confidentiality BHT (Behavioral Health Technician)
St Mary's wellness center-St.Marry's Georgia
March 2023 to January 2025
• Monitoring Patients: Observing patients' behavior, listening to their concerns, and documenting their condition, including any changes in mood or behavior.
• Assisting with Daily Living Activities: Helping patients with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing), eating, and other daily routines.
• Implementing Treatment Plans: Following instructions from medical and therapeutic staff to carry out specific interventions and activities.
• Administering Medications: Under the supervision of licensed medical staff, they may administer prescribed medications.
• Leading Therapeutic Activities: Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions, recreational activities, and social skills training.
• Providing Emotional Support: Offering a supportive and empathetic presence to patients, listening to their feelings, and encouraging positive coping mechanisms.
• Crisis Intervention: Responding to and de-escalating crisis situations, ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
• Maintaining a Safe Environment: Helping to create and maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Behavior Management: Assisting in implementing behavior management plans to encourage positive behaviors and discourage negative ones.
• Reporting Observations: Communicating any significant changes in a patient's condition or behavior to the medical and therapeutic team.
• Documenting Progress: Maintaining accurate and detailed records of patient interactions, progress, and any significant events.
• Communicating with Families: Interacting with patients' families or caregivers to provide updates and support, as appropriate.
• Participating in Team Meetings: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and contribute to treatment planning.
• Assisting with Intake and Discharge: Helping with the admission and discharge processes for patients.
• Taking Vital Signs: Monitoring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Transporting Patients: Escorting patients to appointments, activities, or other areas within a facility.
• Maintaining Confidentialty
• Compassion and Empathy: Understanding and responding to the needs and feelings of individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Patience: Remaining calm and understanding, especially in stressful or challenging situations.
• Strong Observation Skills: Being attentive to subtle changes in behavior or mood.
• Good Communication Skills: Effectively communicating with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and establishing trusting relationships with patients.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and respond appropriately. Mental Health Technician
St. Simons By-The-Sea Hospital.-Saint Simons, GA
February 2022 to February 2024
• Track any behavioral changes in patients that may be of use to healthcare providers
• Chart patient observations following prescribed procedures and standards
• Participate in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records
• Transport patients to and from appointments
• clinics
• laboratories and/or treatments as needed
• Perform initial patient evaluations to determine treatment priorities
• Group therapy sessions
• taking vital signs
• weight
• as well as urine
• specimens
• Contraband room searches and observational rounds on mental patients detoxing patients also drug addicted patients.
• Admissions and intake
Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Live Long Well Care.-Saint Simons, GA
March 2018 to January 2023
• provide care and assistance to sick
• disabled
• elderly
• or fragile individuals.
• work in home care environment to assisting individuals with daily activities such as using the bathroom
• preparing or eating meals
• executing hygiene and grooming taking medication
• bathing
• and completing housework or other chores
• act as an source of companionship for clients escort elderly or disabled and special needs and mental individuals at community events or appointments
• • vital signs blood sugars communicate with nurses and doctors
• Sitting up medical equipment oxygen machines beds wheelchairs etc. Education
High school diploma
North Miami - Miami, FL
Skills
• Memory care
• Nursing home experience
• Meal Preparation
• Behavioral Health tech
• Direct support
• Documentation review
• Cooking
• Vital signs
• Assisting frist responders
• Driving
• Patient monitoring/ Resident monitoring
• Home health
• Care plans
• Assisted living
• Resident services
• Customer care
• Senior care
• First aid
• Medication administration
• Dementia care
• Caregiving
• Group Therapy
• Cleaning
• CDLS Bath -showering Dressing Laundry Driving
• Mental health
• Resident's rights
• Patient care
• Customer service
• Transport
Certifications and Licenses
Working with an aging population
Present
Infection Control Certification
Present
Addiction and substance abuse and mental health treatment Mental health
Pca
Resident assistant
Caregiver
Driver's License
Medication administration and management
First Aid Certification
RBT Certification
CPR Certification
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