Pratikkumar Patel
Summary
Compassionate psychiatric technician with a solid background in providing care and support for patients in mental health settings. Possess strong skills in behavioral management, therapeutic communication, and crisis intervention, contributing to safe and positive patient outcomes. Have effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient well-being and facilitating recovery processes. Demonstrated ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor under challenging conditions, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental health assistant
Auckland District Health Board
03.2020 - Current
- - Develop Treatment Plans
- - Provide Patient Care and Crisis Intervention
- - Monitor Patients
- - Lead Therapy Sessions
- Provided emotional support and guidance to individuals struggling with mental health issues.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress towards recovery goals.
- Actively listened to clients without judgement while providing a safe space for them to express themselves freely.
- Developed a trusting relationship with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Supported patients during hospitalizations or residential stays to provide structure throughout the day and assist with daily living tasks as needed.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Caregiver
Geneva
12.2019 - Current
- - Help clients take prescribed medication
- - Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
- - Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- - Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- - Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- - Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop
- - Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own
- - Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- - Report any unusual incidents
- - Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Healthcare assistant
Medcall
02.2019 - 10.2020
- - Serving meals and helping to feed patients
- - Helping people with ADLS
- - Making beds
- - Talking to patients and making them comfortable
- - Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight
- - Sterilise equipment
- - Do health checks
- - Re-stock consulting rooms
- - Process lab samples
- Take blood samples
- - Do health promotion or health education work
Mental health support worker
Te Kotuku Ki Te Rangi
08.2019 - 02.2020
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Education
Level 6 Diploma - applied practice
Mental and addiction
03.2020
Level 5 Diploma -
Healthcare studies
03.2019
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Safety assessment
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Symptom observation
- Cultural competence
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Mental health awareness
- Family support coordination
- Suicide prevention
- Self-care strategies
- Behavioral management
- Therapeutic communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Professional boundaries
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Reading
- Outdoor games
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental health assistant
Auckland District Health Board
03.2020 - Current
Caregiver
Geneva
12.2019 - Current
Mental health support worker
Te Kotuku Ki Te Rangi
08.2019 - 02.2020
Healthcare assistant
Medcall
02.2019 - 10.2020
Level 6 Diploma - applied practice
Mental and addiction
Level 5 Diploma -
Healthcare studies