Personal Narrative: My Life As A Mental Health Technician

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When I saw the job posting looking for a Mental Health Technician in Unit Five at First Hospital, I was eager to submit my resume for your review. My two-year experience caring for patients in assisted living gives me confidence in my ability to significantly benefit your team. I am currently looking for an opportunity to continue working with senior citizens who are mentally ill.

During this two-year period, I have performed job functions such as helping patient relatives with the admission and discharging process, providing basic level patient care, observing patient’s behavior, and helping personnel restraint violent individuals. In addition, I have created reports to help with the administration of medications to patients. I am familiar

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