Mental Health Technician
Resume:
Lauren McNeill
Sacramento, CA *****
***************@*****.***
Work Experience
Behavioral Health Technician
Maxium Healthcare Services-Sacramento, CA
Present
• Administer medications
• Observe and record patient behavior
• Assisting patients with daily living skills
• Monitoring patients and recording your observations
• Offer emotional support to patients
• Care for patients with mental illnesses
Mental Health Technician
Sierra Vista Hospital-Elk Grove, CA
July 2024 to December 2024
1. Patient Care:
- Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report any changes to the medical staff. 1. Therapeutic Support:
- Participate in the implementation of treatment plans developed by mental health professionals.
- Facilitate therapeutic activities and group sessions. 1. Observation and Monitoring:
- Conduct regular checks on patients to ensure their safety.
- Record patients' behavior, mood, and response to treatment. 1. Crisis Intervention:
- Respond to emergencies and de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
- Implement restraint techniques if necessary, following proper protocols. 1. Medication Administration:
- Administer prescribed medications under the supervision of a nurse or physician.
- Monitor patients for side effects and effectiveness of medications. 1. Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
- Document observations, treatments, and any incidents that occur. Skills and Qualifications:
- Compassion and Patience: Ability to provide empathetic care to patients experiencing mental health challenges.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Observational Skills: Keen attention to detail to monitor patients' conditions and behaviors accurately.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and remain on your feet for extended periods.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. Caregiver
NorCal Individual Care-Sacramento, CA
March 2019 to April 2024
• help clients with everyday activities, from cooking and cleaning to completing errands.
• Administrating medication
• Monitoring and recording patients behaviors and daily activities Manager
Dollar Tree-Sacramento, CA
January 2019 to August 2021
• Managing the profitable operation of a retail store with emphasis on recruiting, hiring, training and developing store associates in both operations and merchandise Manager
Rubio's Coastal Grill-Sacramento, CA
March 2014 to August 2019
• Manage safe and money
• Hiring candidates
• Training
• Preparing food
• Communicating with customers
Education
High school diploma in Nursing
Cosumnes River College Present High school diploma Cordova High School May 2015
Skills
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Medication Administration
• Crisis Management
• Motivational Interviewing
• Special Education
• Behavioral Therapy
• Experience with Children
• Tutoring
• Hospital Experience
• Caregiving
• Autism Experience
• Group Therapy
• Intake Experience
• Meal Preparation
• Critical Care Experience
• Food Preparation
• Recruiting
• Behavioral Health
• Crisis Intervention
• Data Collection
• Case Management
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Teaching
• Administrative Experience
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
CPI Certification
CPR Certification
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