ABDUL COULIBALY
Philadelphia
Summary
Compassionate PCA and DSP experienced in supporting individuals with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. Delivered comprehensive assistance in daily living activities, behavioral support, and emotional guidance, fostering positive relationships across diverse age groups. Committed to adaptability and problem-solving, contributing to team success and enhanced client outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
US Medical Staffing Inc.
Philadelphia
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered one-on-one personal care for clients needing mobility and daily living support.
- Provided medication reminders, companionship, grooming assistance, and personal hygiene support.
- Monitored changes in physical or emotional condition and reported concerns.
- Offered emotional support and built trusting client relationships.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate client care services.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
Paraprofessional
Beverly Hills Middle School
Upper Darby
02.2022 - 01.2026
- Delivered one-on-one and group support to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering their academic and social development.
- Helped implement IEP goals and behavior support strategies in collaboration with teachers and staff.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to implement IEP goals and behavior support strategies, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Supported students with special needs during instructional activities.
- Facilitated structured activities to promote independence, social skills, and confidence-building in students.
- Encouraged independence, social skills, and confidence-building through structured activities.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance when necessary.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Assisted with implementation of students' individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
- Supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings.
- Assisted with hygiene, dressing, feeding, and daily living tasks.
- Used positive reinforcement to support behavior plans.
- Documented progress, activities, and behavioral observations.
- Provided supervision during outings and community engagement.
Education
Associate of Business Administration -
Community College of Philadelphia
High School Diploma -
School of The Future
Philadelphia, PASome College (No Degree) - Educational Leadership And Management
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- ADL Support
- Mobility Assistance & Transfers
- Medication Reminders
- Physical assistance
- Behavioral & Emotional Support
- Behavioral management
- Intellectual & Developmental Disability Support
- IEP implementation
- IEP compliance
- Progress documentation
- Documentation & Progress Notes
- Activity planning
- Classroom support
- Safety awareness
- CPR and first aid
- Strong Communication
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Patience
- Emotional support
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
US Medical Staffing Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Beverly Hills Middle School
02.2022 - 01.2026
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Associate of Business Administration -
Community College of Philadelphia
High School Diploma -
School of The Future
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Leadership And Management
Temple University