Sarah Awerkamp

Patient Care Technician @Center for Change Treatment Programs

Orem, UT, US

Provide direct care to groups of 20+ women with eating disorders, creating a structured healing atmosphere• Resolve crises within unit through industry-proven methods, successfully deescalating patients. • Build trust with patients through validation, offering appropriate coping skills, setting professional boundaries, and firmly but kindly enforcing center rules.• Lead out team by training new employees and upholding a culture of empathy and respect for patients in vulnerable moments, creating a peaceful and hopeful healing atmosphere.• Exceeded job expectations by applying non-mandatory training, resulting in promotion. Contributions included catching warning signs of suicide attempts and suggesting indicators of patient readmissions• Chart patient progress and maintain confidentiality while managing patient data• Lead weekly outings and group activities based on principles of recreation therapy, enhancing patient recovery

Brigham Young University

Public Health