Kara Vermette
Ware
Summary
Dedicated Residential Counselor experienced in implementing personalized care plans and ensuring safety and ethical standards in crisis intervention. Contributed to enhanced client independence and well-being through trauma-informed counseling and effective safety management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
Servicenet Inc Northhampton
Northampton, MA
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted clients in daily living activities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Supported treatment plans by monitoring client progress and documenting behavioral changes accurately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse client needs.
- Facilitated group sessions, promoting communication skills and social interaction among residents.
- Engaged in crisis intervention techniques, effectively de-escalating challenging situations with clients.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for all clients and staff members.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and incidents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Advocated for resident needs within interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring appropriate levels of care were provided consistently across all cases.
- Administered medications safely in accordance with MAP policy and doctor's orders.
Home Health Aide
Touched By An Angel
Ludlow, MA
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Monitored patient health metrics and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Administered medications according to prescription, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and enhancing client health outcomes.
- Managed complex wound care under registered nurse supervision, promoting effective healing and recovery.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Educated clients and families on health management techniques, improving self-care practices and client confidence.
- Provided compassionate support during end-of-life care in a home setting.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
PCA
Stavros Home Health
Templeton, MA
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams to meet client needs.
- Provided personal care assistance to clients, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with mobility tasks, enhancing independence and safety in their homes.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions, ensuring patient safety.
- Advocated for client rights and needs, fostering a trusting relationship between caregivers and clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
HEC Academy
Northampton, MASkills
- Crisis prevention intervention
- De-escalation techniques
- Trauma-informed counseling
- Residential treatment plans
- Substance abuse disorders
- Dementia care
- Developmental disorders
- Safety management
- Client advocacy
- Boundaries establishment
- Emergency response
- Healthy habits promotion
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
MAP
PABC
First Aid/CPR
Human Rights Officer
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Servicenet Inc Northhampton
02.2026 - Current
Home Health Aide
Touched By An Angel
01.2024 - 01.2026
PCA
Stavros Home Health
08.2015 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
HEC Academy