Ianthe Sampson
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Compassionate Residential Counselor known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, behavioral management, and therapeutic communication. Excel in empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution to support clients effectively through challenges.
Compassionate professional in the field of residential guidance, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in conflict resolution, program development, and community building. Excel in empathy, communication, and leadership, ensuring positive outcomes in diverse living environments.
Attentive professional offering background creating relaxing, productive and engaging environments for residents. Coordinated meals, recreation activities, transportation and individualized care. Successfully enabled residents to perform essential functions while prioritizing lifestyle quality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor
Child & Family Services of Newport
Newport , RI
10.2024 - Current
- Conferred with medical personnel to understand backgrounds and needs of residents.
- Accompanied and supervised students during meals.
- Chaperoned group-sponsored trips and social functions.
- Collaborated with other counselors to develop programs that address needs of residents.
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
Caregiver
Plymouth County Family Support Inc.
Plymouth, Massachusetts
05.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Bartender
The Dipper Cafe
New Bedford, MA
03.2023 - Current
- Cleansed glasses with sanitizing solution after each use.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and objectives set by management.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
CNA/CHHA
Novaleap Homecare
Marion , MA
04.2006 - Current
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Substance Abuse Counseling Certification - Substance Abuse
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA06-2023
Bachelors - Psychology
Umass Lowell
Lowell, MASkills
- Trauma-informed counseling
- Residential treatment plans
- Boundaries establishment
- Progress monitoring
- Residential treatment programs
- Substance abuse disorders
- Resident counseling
- Client advocacy
- Professionalism and ethics
- Self-care practices
- De-escalation techniques
- HIPAA protocols
- Residential care
- Counseling and coaching
- Motivational interviewing
- Safety management
Certification
CNA/CHHA
Substance Abuse Counseling Certification
Health Claims Specialist
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Child & Family Services of Newport
10.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Plymouth County Family Support Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Bartender
The Dipper Cafe
03.2023 - Current
CNA/CHHA
Novaleap Homecare
04.2006 - Current
Substance Abuse Counseling Certification - Substance Abuse
Bristol Community College
Bachelors - Psychology
Umass Lowell