Donald Lorion

Empathetic direct care worker with a decade of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. Skilled in in-patient safety, crisis management, and intake coordination. Enthusiastic about providing trauma-informed care and ready to contribute as an intake coordinator at AdCare Hospital.

Behavioral Health Technician - Promises - Worcester

(2024-02 - 2024-08)

• Guided clients through the early stages of recovery by monitoring well-being, documenting observations, and promptly reporting concerns to the clinical staff.
• Assisted with daily living activities, including safety checks, room checks, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment for clients to heal and recover during the detoxification process.
• Collaborated with medical staff, clinical staff and other behavioral health technicians to provide consistent, trauma-informed support to individuals in withdrawal.

Behavioral Health Technician - Saint Vincent's Hospital - Worcester

(2015-05 - 2024-07)

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, hygiene, meals, and participation in group or individual therapy sessions within an inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Monitored patient behavior, documented changes, and communicated effectively with clinical staff.
• Provided crisis intervention and maintained a safe, recovery-focused environment that promoted patient dignity, respect, and stabilization.
• Supported clinical teams in treatment implementation and offered trauma-informed assistance during recovery phases.

Resident Care Aide - Millbury Health Care - Millbury

(2014-08 - 2012-11)

Delivered direct care support including direct support with daily living activities for residents living with dementia, Autism, and other memory care issues. Supported residents living with dementia and organized care to improve residents' comfort, stability, and quality of life for those with memory loss.

High School Diploma - Welding - Worcester Vocational Technical High School (1988-07 - 1990-08)