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Olivier Charles

Reading

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Excentia Human Services
Lancaster
08.2019 - 03.2025
  • Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
  • Assisted clients in developing and achieving personal goals.
  • Collaborated with team members to create individualized care plans.
  • Documented client progress and reported changes to supervisors.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.

Home Health Aide

Threshold Rehabilitation Services
Reading
02.2018 - 07.2019
  • Help patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and other daily tasks
  • Perform basic health care services for patients including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication.
  • Help with general light housekeeping.
  • Make transportation arrangements as needed.
  • Help clients get dressed and undressed and maintain proper clothing.
  • Accompany clients to their doctor visits.
  • Oversee the administration of prescribed medications to clients.

Volunteer

CICOP/ Companion in Christ of Pennsylvania
Reading
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Our main objective is to bring the churches and communities together in Unity.
  • Creating spiritual events such as our (youth explosion) and having recreational projects such as when we gave food to people at a shelter to eat around thanksgiving.

Education

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

Berks Technical Institute
Wyomissing, PA

Skills

  • Written communication
  • Good with people
  • Time management
  • Report writing
  • Active listening
  • Decisive
  • Public speaking
  • Ethical
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Medication administration
  • Personal goal achievement
  • Behavioral monitoring
  • Individualized care planning
  • First aid and CPR
  • Decision-making support
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Transportation
  • Hygiene assistance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Community activities

Volunteer Experience

CICOP/ Companion in Christ of Pennsylvania, 916 Bingaman Street, Reading, PA, 19602, 01/18, 05/20, Our main objective is to bring the churches and communities together in Unity. Creating spiritual events such as our (youth explosion) and having recreational projects such as when we gave food to people at a shelter to eat around thanksgiving.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Excentia Human Services
08.2019 - 03.2025

Home Health Aide

Threshold Rehabilitation Services
02.2018 - 07.2019

Volunteer

CICOP/ Companion in Christ of Pennsylvania
01.2018 - 05.2018

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

Berks Technical Institute
Olivier Charles