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Xaria Durocher

Ware,MA

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Residential Counselor at Gandara Center, adept at implementing individualized treatment plans and ensuring client safety. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and crisis intervention, I excel in fostering therapeutic relationships and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Counselor

Gandara Center
Springfield, MA
12.2025 - Current
  • Provide direct care and behavioral support to clients with mental health and developmental disabilities
  • Implement individualized treatment plans under clinical supervision
  • Serve as staff advocate for assigned clients, prioritizing safety and therapeutic outcomes
  • Accurately document client progress, incidents, and care activities
  • Assist with ADLs, hygiene, meal preparation, and life-skills development
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a structured healthcare environment

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Personal Care Assistant

Cedarbrook Village
Ware, MA
05.2023 - 01.2026
  • Provided hands-on care for 20 residents in assisted living and dementia units
  • Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, and mobility
  • Monitored and documented vital signs and blood glucose levels
  • Performed wound care and administered insulin per care plans and supervision
  • Supported medication management and patient safety
  • Observed, documented, and reported changes in resident condition to nursing staff
  • Maintained dignity, comfort, and emotional support for residents

Home Health Aide

HomeCare Hands 24/7
Springfield, MA
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Delivered one-on-one patient care in private home settings
  • Assisted with ADLs and mobility support
  • Monitored patient condition and reported changes to supervising nurses
  • Maintained infection control and patient safety standards

Mental Health Specialist

Fuller Hospital
Attleboro, MA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supported patients in an acute psychiatric setting
  • Assisted with therapeutic groups and patient activities
  • Ensured patient safety and emotional support
  • Worked collaboratively with nursing and clinical teams

Researcher

Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
08.2017 - 08.2017

(Two-week summer research internship for young students to learn about sickle cell and the impact it has on the lives of others.)

  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support research projects.
  • Organized research findings into presentations for academic conferences.
  • Maintained detailed records of experiments and data collection processes.
  • Engaged in regular meetings to discuss project progress with team members.
  • Collected environmental samples for experiments and research projects.
  • Applied scientific and engineering knowledge, experience and principles to advise on standards and led standards development activities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers
Boston, MA
06.2020

Skills

  • Vital signs and patient monitoring
  • Blood glucose testing & insulin administration
  • Wound care
  • ADLs (bathing, toileting, feeding, mobility)
  • Dementia and geriatric care
  • Mental health support
  • Infection control and HIPAA compliance
  • Patient documentation and observation
  • Medication assistance
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Treatment plan implementation
  • Client progress documentation
  • Medication management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Safety monitoring
  • Activity facilitation
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening

Licensure Certifications

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Certified Home Health Aide, 11/01/25, 11/01/27
  • BLS (CPR/AED), 11/01/25, 11/01/27
  • Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 02/01/27

Timeline

Residential Counselor

Gandara Center
12.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Personal Care Assistant

Cedarbrook Village
05.2023 - 01.2026

Home Health Aide

HomeCare Hands 24/7
01.2023 - 06.2023

Mental Health Specialist

Fuller Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022

Researcher

Boston University
08.2017 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers
Xaria Durocher