Prince Dube

• Provided compassionate, patient-centred care to individuals in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity and independence.
• Monitored and documented patient behaviour and mental state, reporting changes to clinical staff.
• Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment, including supporting de-escalation strategies.
• Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Followed hospital policies, mental health legislation, and confidentiality requirements at all times.

• Provided compassionate care to patients suffering from a range of mental health conditions.
• Advocated for patient rights, maintaining dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Supported families of patients by providing education about mental health conditions and coping strategies.
• Adhered strictly to confidentiality policies, respecting each patient's privacy rights.
• Coordinated discharge planning processes, liaising with social workers and family members appropriately.
• Performed physical examinations as part of routine check-ups or upon admission.

Worked on a 24 bed acute mental health inpatient service with the addition of a High Dependency Unit.

• Promoting mental health and physical wellbeing for those who suffer from a range of mental health problems.
• Providing medication and monitoring for physical health.
• Admission and discharge paperwork.
• Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.

• Updating care plans and risk assessments.
• Administering medication to service users.
• Working with families and service users towards their recovery.
• Maintaining high standard of knowledge regarding legislation surrounding mental health.
• Monitoring physical health

I spent 10 weeks working as an activity specialist counsellor, at a traditional boys overnight summer camp in Morris, CT. I was responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare and happiness was maintained at all times, supervising children between the ages of 8-15 and lead various activities.

• Assessing service users care needs and administering medication.
• Promoting wellbeing and encourage as much independence as possible depend on their ability.
• Provide personal care, assist with dressing the service user and making food for the service user.

• Personal care
• Assisting with bed bath and changing clothes
• Assisting with feeding the patients.
• Making meals and cleaning the kitchen
• Clear documentation when writing notes.