Focused and dedicated Mental health support worker skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address various mental health issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development.
Helped clients to identify and address substance abuse issues through individual and group therapy sessions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
Humber NHS Foundation Trust
12.2021 - Current
supported sectioned and informal patients in psychological distress based on their required level of observation according to the mental health act.
Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
Documented client progress in confidential files.
Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Counseled clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Emirates Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2020
Put patients at ease while trying to collect blood sample.
Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
Operated various equipments, maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions.
Healthcare Assistant
Cambridge University Teaching Hospital
12.2017 - 02.2019
Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Prompt documentation of patients progress according to care plan
Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.