Since a resume provides a peek into the candidate’s ability to outperform, therefore, you have to work hard to write an exceptional one.
Divide your resume into different sections and subheadings to get the interest of the hirng manager.
The following example will guide you:
Sample Resume for Mental Health Aide Position
Charlie Dover
52 E 21st Street, Covington, KY 25632
(000) 999-6521
harliedover @ email . com
MENTAL HEALTH AIDE
HIGHLIGHTS
• A self-motivated, compassionate, and positive individual with a special interest in rehabilitating patients with debilitating mental illnesses.
• Adept at assisting with physical activities to ensure patient comfort and to maintain their dignity through physically distressing moments.
• Skilled in providing counseling to patients by adhering to set mental health programs
• Focused on developing traditional healing programs to assist patients in handling their mental disturbances
• Documented success in rehabilitating patients through different means including sports and recreation
• Hands-on experience in identifying the individual needs of patients in order to lay the groundwork for program development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mental Health Aide
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, Covington, KY
(5/2016 – Present)
• Study each patient’s individualized care plan to determine the course of action
• Assist in evaluating patients’ mental health and creating and implementing corresponding care plans
• Provide assistance to a caregiver regarding behavioral interventions and support
• Counsel patients and their families to help them deal effectively with their illnesses
• Record and maintain patient information including vital signs, behavior, and eating habits
• Help patients with their daily needs while ensuring maintenance of their dignity
• Oversee the cleaning and disinfection of patients’ rooms and ensure that their surrounding is safe for them
• Provide routine physical, emotional, and psychological care under the direction of medical staff
• Encourage patient participation in social and recreational activities
• Handle telephone calls, supplies and equipment inventory, and record-keeping duties
Key Results and Accomplishments
• Successfully removed the taboo from the phrase “mental illness” by introducing the phrase “challenging” to describe patients’ situations
• Rehabilitated 65% of the patients under care through successful implementation of individualized care programs
• Held 5 educational workshops on substance abuse strategies as part of a mental health awareness campaign
• Acquired $1m funding to treat patients with substance abuse issues who cannot afford to handle the expenses
Mental Health Aide
OUR CHALLENGES, Covington, KY
(2/2009 – 5/2015)
• Engaged patients in conversation to determine the extent of mental illness
• Provided physical and emotional care according to set medical/mental health plans prescribed by the doctor
• Assisted patients with their personal needs including bathing, grooming, and washing
• Ensured that appropriate meals were being provided to each patient and encouraged them to partake
• Created and maintained records of patients by following strict confidential protocols
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY, Covington, KY – 2009
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Counseling
• Special needs
• Program Implementation
• Treatment Assessment
• Workshops Coordination
• Proposal Preparation
• Funding Obtainment
• Prevention Strategies
• Case Management
• Risk Assessment
• Substance Abuse
• Confidential Record Keeping