JERRY SALEY
ALTONA MEADOWS,VIC
Summary
Proactive Mental Health Psychiatric Assistant and Health Care Assistant with extensive experience in providing emotional support, facilitating daily living activities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in crisis intervention, patient observation, and maintaining accurate records. Committed to compassionate care and continuous improvement in psychiatric care practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Psychiatric Assistant
Health New Zealand
06.2005 - 08.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering a positive therapeutic environment.
- Facilitated daily living activities such as personal hygiene, mealtime assistance, and mobility support for greater patient comfort and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, enhancing the quality of care for patients.
- Enhanced collaboration between clinical team members by effectively communicating relevant information during shift changes.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in psychiatric care delivery methods.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with psychiatric disorders.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based protocol updates for improved standardization of psychiatric care practices.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Observed patient behavior closely, documenting progress or regression in treatment plans accordingly.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and empathetic communication techniques, promoting trust in the therapeutic relationship.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare professionals.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies during behavioral emergencies to maintain safety within the facility.
- Coordinated recreational therapy activities that encouraged physical exercise, social engagement, and creative expression among patients.
- Conducted group therapy sessions for increased social interaction and improved coping skills among patients.
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
Health Care Assistant
Thomas Embling Hospital Forensicare
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Making use of de-escalation techniques as well as helping on restraints as a l;ast resort.
Education
No Degree - Manual Handling in The Community Service Sector
On Call Training College
670 Canterbury Road Surrey Hills Vic 312706.2023
No Degree - Essential First Aid Course
Red Cross New Zealand
Auckland New Zealand05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Pines City Educational Center
Baguio City Philippines03.1998
Skills
- In all weather condition willing and obliged to do any task at hand or to get rough and dirty like heavy lifting,shovelling or any outdoor construction tasks to get the job done
- Polite and Respectful
- Self-awareness
- Compliant
- Industrious
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Thomas Embling Hospital Forensicare
11.2023 - 02.2024
Mental Health Psychiatric Assistant
Health New Zealand
06.2005 - 08.2024
No Degree - Manual Handling in The Community Service Sector
On Call Training College
No Degree - Essential First Aid Course
Red Cross New Zealand
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Pines City Educational Center
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