Ajontae McDaniel
Lafayette
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Mental Health Technician with experience at a Psych Ward, adept in crisis intervention and behavior management. Successfully empowered patients through effective de-escalation techniques and family engagement, fostering a supportive environment that enhanced patient well-being and promoted recovery. Committed to ensuring safety and improving mental health outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Psych Ward
Burlington, VT
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Educated patients on coping techniques and self-management strategies for mental health issues.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Supported families in understanding their loved one''s mental health condition and provided resources for ongoing support.
- Empowered patients by setting realistic goals, encouraging personal growth, and celebrating achievements throughout the recovery process.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Mental Health Technician
Travel
Burlington, VT
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in implementing patient care plans under supervision of licensed professionals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and treatment progress.
- Supported therapeutic activities, promoting engagement and social skills development.
- Conducted safety checks to ensure a secure environment for patients and staff.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Dental Assistant
Unitech Training Academy
Lafayette, LA10.2019
High School Diploma - High School Education
Franklin Senior High
Franklin, LA05.2018
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Stress reduction techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Patient safety management
- Empathy development
- Progress monitoring
- Family engagement
Timeline
CNA
Psych Ward
04.2023 - 07.2024
Mental Health Technician
Travel
02.2021 - 03.2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - Dental Assistant
Unitech Training Academy
High School Diploma - High School Education
Franklin Senior High