Open To Work
SHARAYA VENABLE
ROXBURY,MA
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Residential Counselor with expertise in behavior management, crisis intervention, and emotional support. Committed to fostering positive environments that enhance client well-being and promote self-expression.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
Vinfen, Greater Boston
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented behavior management strategies that established a positive environment for residents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans that addressed individual client needs.
- Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance social skills and emotional expression.
- Created a safe environment that promotes self-expression, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance among residents.
- Conducted daily welfare checks on residents to ensure their well-being and safety. and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
- Provided guidance and support to clients in need of assistance with daily living skills.
- Conducted recreational activities to enhance client engagement and interaction.
- Organized recreational activities such as field trips or sports events to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
- Arranged transportation for clients to facilitate attendance at appointments and activities.
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with residents and staff to strengthen community support and engagement. with residents and fellow staff.
Homemaker
Self-employeed
Roslindale, Massachusetts
01.2009 - Current
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Prepared nutritious meals while considering dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Facilitated communication among family members to strengthen relationships and promote teamwork.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Provided emotional support to clients, enhancing overall well-being and mental health.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Completed various errands for clients to ensure their daily needs were met. for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Assessed home environment for safety hazards, ensuring a secure living space for clients.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jermiah E Burke
Boston, MA06-1993
Skills
- Behavior management
- Care plan development
- Client monitoring
- Client evaluations
- Activity planning
- Dietary management
- Dietary requirements
- Crisis intervention
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Family communication
- Relationship building
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Vinfen, Greater Boston
08.2024 - Current
Homemaker
Self-employeed
01.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jermiah E Burke