Psychiatric Assistant Resume

David Gagnon

2027 E Dust Devil Dr

Wayne, NJ, 07470

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Objective To obtain the position of Psychiatric Assistant position.

Summary of Skills:

• Proven ability to ensure Patient’s Rights and Confidentiality.
• Profound skills to consistently provide supervision for assigned patients.
• Ability to perform basic housekeeping tasks required to maintain patient living areas.
• Profound skills to promote a therapeutic environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Demonstrate required attendance and reliability.

Work Experience:

Psychiatric Assistant

Center for Mental Health, Wayne, NJ

August 2005 to till date

• Ensured safety of patient at all times; and clearly documented observations of patient behavior.
• Performed daily patient care tasks, including feeding and bathing patients.
• Escorted patients to events away from the facility such as recreational; Court for conservatory and other hearings.
• Assisted the physician and team members in the care and evaluation of patients.
• Facilitated educational groups and supervised recreational activities as directed by the resident nurse.

Psychiatric Assistant

The University of lowa, Wayne, NJ

May 2000 to July 2005

• Provided care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Administered to chart observations on assigned patients’ vital signs.
• Managed to apply physical restraints and assisted with placing a patient in seclusion under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Ensured to consistently provide supervision for assigned patients.
• Performed basic housekeeping tasks required to maintain patient living areas.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

George Washington University, Washington, DC