Margaret Power
Methuen,United States
Summary
Dynamic professional with an Associate's Degree in Communications and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Cambridge College, graduated in 2020. Over 20 years of experience as a PCA caregiver, providing compassionate support in private homes, complemented by a background as a substitute teacher for elementary and special education students aged 2 to adult. Currently serving as a Milieu Mental Health Counselor and Human Rights Officer at Ellenhorn LLC in Arlington, Massachusetts, while also contributing as a Mental Health Technician at The Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Committed to fostering positive mental health outcomes through empathetic care and effective communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Holy Family Hospital
Methuen, Mass
01.2021 - Current
Ellenhorn LLC
Arlington, Mass
10.2019 - Current
Milieu Counselor/Human Rights Officer/Human Rights Officer
Ellenhorn LLC
Arlington, Mass
10.2019 - Current
- I work as a Milieu counselor/Human rights officer 40hrs a week at a private mental health facility. I monitor clients, administer medications and oversee the house during my shift. I oversee and monitor all clients in regard to their rights and implement all training to both and clients. In addition, I participate in annual human rights trainings.
Director of Residential Services
Edinburg Center
Bedford Mass
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Oversee daily operations of residential services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction
- Mentor and train staff on best practices in residential care and program management
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans for clients
Private Care
Somerville, Mass
01.2014 - 12.2020
- WORKED FOR THE LAVOIE FAMILY FOR 5 YEARS HELPING CARE FOR THEIR MOTHER MARGARET. I WOULD BATH HER DAILY AND TEND TO ANY ADL NEEDS SHE REQUIRED, I WOULD ADMINISTERED MEDICATION, PREPARE MEALS AND COMPLETED ANY AND ALL ADDITIONAL TASKS NEEDED OR RELATED TO HER OVERALL CARE.
Case Worker
Somerville, Mass
05.2019 - 11.2019
- FAMILY SUPPORT CASE WORKER AT “THE MYSTIC LEARNING CENTER”: ASSISTED CHILDREN WHO NEEDED GUIDANCE THROUGH THE DSS SYSTEM. HELPED THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR WITH PAPERWORK AND OVER ALL CARE OF THE MYSTIC LEARNING CENTER, THEIR ACTIVITIES, AND THE DAILY AFTERSCHOOL CARE OF STUDENTS.
Private Care
Medford, Massachusetts
08.2017 - 09.2019
- I work for a disabled woman with MS who was not mobile. I would feed her, change her, and attend to any needs that she would require.
Education
Certificate - Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Cambridge College
01-2022
Bachelor’s - Psychology
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA, United States01-2020
Associate of Arts - communications
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA, United States01-2016
Skills
- Associates Degree in the Arts (2016)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (2020)
- 10 years as a Teacher’s Aid experience
- Ten years-experience with the Special Education population
- 15 years-experience with my aunt who had Alzheimer’s
- Formerly worked as a Family Support Case Worker
- Formerly worked as a nanny
- Formerly worked as a PCA
- Mental Health Technician
- Counselor/Human Rights officer
- CPR & First Aid Certified
AWARDS
I was inducted at Bunker Hill College into Alpha Kappa Mu Honors Society
Timeline
Director of Residential Services
Edinburg Center
09.2023 - 09.2024
Holy Family Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Ellenhorn LLC
10.2019 - Current
Milieu Counselor/Human Rights Officer/Human Rights Officer
Ellenhorn LLC
10.2019 - Current
Case Worker
05.2019 - 11.2019
Private Care
08.2017 - 09.2019
Private Care
01.2014 - 12.2020
Bachelor’s - Psychology
Cambridge College
Associate of Arts - communications
Bunker Hill Community College
Certificate - Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Cambridge College