Navight Vangel
Worcester,MA
Summary
Reliable and compassionate professional with hands-on experience supporting individuals in residential care settings. Demonstrates strong communication, organization, and attention to detail while maintaining safe and hygienic environments. Experienced in working closely with teams, following procedures, and assisting individuals with care needs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor
Open Sky Community Services
Southbridge, MA
2025 - Current
- Supported residents in daily living activities, fostering independence and personal growth.
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance communication skills among residents.
- Monitored resident behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Documented resident progress and incidents accurately, maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Trained new staff on best practices for supporting residents' needs and safety protocols.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Documented resident interactions thoroughly, maintaining accurate records for case management purposes.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Encouraged clients to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
CNA
Southbridge Rehab and Healthcare Center
Southbridge, MA
2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting a safe environment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Residential Counselor
Community Resources for Justice
Brookfield , MA
10.2024 - 2025
- Collaborated with counselors to develop counseling programs that addressed student needs.
- Led campus tours, new resident orientation and ongoing educational sessions.
- Answered telephones and routed calls or delivered messages.
- Provided transportation for clients as needed to appointments or other activities outside the residence.
- Conferred with medical personnel to better understand backgrounds and needs of individual residents.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss updates on client progress as well as strategies for improvement.
- Communicated with other staff to resolve problems with individual residents.
- Maintained accurate records of client information including medical histories, medications administered, counseling sessions attended.
- Collaborated with other counselors to develop programs that address needs of residents.
- Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the residence.
- Communicated with staff to resolve problems with individual students.
- Provided appropriate feedback and information to help residents succeed in program.
- Accompanied and supervised students during meals.
- Enforced rules and regulations for smooth and orderly operation of residential programs.
- Performed regular room checks for cleanliness standards as well as security purposes.
- Implemented behavioral interventions designed to modify or reduce problematic behaviors.
- Developed therapeutic relationships by providing emotional support and positive reinforcement to clients.
- Provided guidance and support to clients in need of assistance with daily living skills.
- Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burncoat High School
Worcester, MA06.2022
Skills
- Trauma-informed counseling
- Counseling and coaching
- Progress monitoring
- Professionalism and ethics
- Residential care
- Resident counseling
- Client advocacy
- Self-care practices
- Patient education
- HIPAA protocols
- Boundaries establishment
- Residential treatment plans
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Strong multitasking
- Resident support
- Efficient organization
- Professional appearance
- Supply restocking
Certification
BLS CPR
AED
MAP
CNA
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Community Resources for Justice
10.2024 - 2025
High School Diploma -
Burncoat High School
Residential Counselor
Open Sky Community Services
2025 - Current
CNA
Southbridge Rehab and Healthcare Center
2025 - Current