Bethany Vasconcellos
New bedford
Summary
Dedicated Residential Counselor at Better Community Living, skilled in de-escalation techniques and client advocacy. Successfully reduced behavioral incidents while fostering independent living skills and emotional support for residents. Developed strong rapport and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment plans, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for at-risk individuals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor
Better Community Living
12.2011 - Current
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to provide additional support services.
- Coordinated recreational activities for residents, fostering social interaction and positive group dynamics.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans, improving residents'' progress.
- Conducted regular check-ins with residents to monitor progress, address concerns, and provide ongoing support.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Provided guidance to new Residential Counselors during their onboarding process, supporting successful integration into the team environment.
Education
N/A - Liberal Arts
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA06.2011
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Client advocacy
- Boundaries establishment
- Supply replenishment
- Client transportation
- Safety management
- Self-care practices
- Professionalism and ethics
- HIPAA protocols
- Residential care
- Resident support
- Behavioral intervention plans
- Incident reporting
- Policy enforcement
- Resident supervision
- Emergency response
- Emotional support
- Daily living skills instruction
- HIPAA compliance
- General housekeeping
- Dietary requirements
- Ambulation assistance
- Wound care
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
Certified Nurses Aid, CPR/AED, dysphasia, g-tube
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Better Community Living
12.2011 - Current
N/A - Liberal Arts
Bristol Community College
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