Jahyra Armstead
Philadelphia
Summary
Qualified Psychiatric Technician providing several years of experience in delivering treatment for mental health and substance abuse conditions. Genuine in offering quality patient care by fostering relationships, counseling, and building communication to treat various types of patients and collaborate with family members. Expert in maintaining upbeat attitude and achieving peak performance.
Responsible professional experienced in coordinating behavioral support for clients. Strong history of maintaining accurate documentation and daily reports, helping clients and assisting with daily programming.
Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Our heart home care
Philadelphia
06.2020 - Current
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Mental Health Technician
Friends Hospital
Philadelphia
11.2019 - Current
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage and prevent patient crises effectively.
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported significant changes to supervising mental health professionals.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with mental health practices.
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King High School
Philadelphia, PA08-2018
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Behavior assessment
- Activity planning
- Communication skills
- Health care compliance
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Patient assessments
- Client satisfaction
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Behavioral assessment
- Behavior observation
- Emotional regulation techniques
Timeline
Caregiver
Our heart home care
06.2020 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Friends Hospital
11.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King High School