Olive Wahkor
Westampton
Summary
To obtain a challenging position that utilizes my ability to problem solve and efficiently assist individuals with needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin’s
Willingboro, NJ
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Correctional Officer
Bucks County Correctional Facility
Doylestown, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
SERV BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
10.2016 - Current
- Provides independent living skill training to consumers based upon individual skill assessment
- Assures resident’s basic needs are met including meals, exercise, hygiene and sleep
- Teaches healthy living skills and conducts recreational and social activities enhancing skill acquisition and fun
- Monitors activities and whereabouts of residents and Maintains a physically safe environment
- Administers medication in an accurate and timely manner
- Assures that residents’ daily schedule is followed
- Works with residents to problem solve and identify solutions to problematic behaviors
- Relates to residents objectively and fairly, giving consideration to the resident’s individual needs
- Maintains communication with co-workers throughout shift and across shifts, keeping them apprised of therapeutic issues.
Human Services Technician
TRENTON PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 08.2023
- Working under pressure when a quick response is needed in a crisis situation
- Handling verbal and physical abuse by patients who may be angry and scared
- Participates in conducting individual patients programs according to specific plans or directions
- Assists in conducting group activities
- Participates as a team member in program planning meetings on assigned patients
- Maintains records on resident program attendance
- Communicates observations, orally or in writing, relating to patient's health, welfare and activities
- Assists unit staff in performing basic health procedures and providing direct care for patients such as taking temperature and blood pressure checks, height and weight measurements
- Protects patient's from obvious dangerous situations.
CAREGIVER
EWING ASSISTANT LIVING
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems in order to report and discuss observations with a supervisor or case manager
- Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as infant care, preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness
- Plan, purchase, prepare, and serve meals to patients and other family members, according to prescribed diets
- Entertain, converse with, and read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Accompany clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
CAREGIVER
BARE CREEK ASSISTANT LIVING
02.2010 - 06.2015
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems in order to report and discuss observations with a supervisor or case manager
- Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as infant care, preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness
- Plan, purchase, prepare, and serve meals to patients and other family members, according to prescribed diets
- Entertain, converse with, and read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Accompany clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
SALES ASSOCIATE/CASHIER
Bath & Body Works
06.2009 - 01.2010
- Greeted all guests warmly
- Keeping the work environment neat and clean
- Ensuring that all products or merchandise are placed in their respective areas
- Ensured that all stock is replenished
- Helping customers locate merchandise or find suitable alternatives
- Participated in periodic team meetings
- Actively engaged in developing more effective customer service skills
- Being knowledgeable about the benefits and uses of each product
- Communicated with managers regarding customer concerns and employee matters
- Maintained an enthusiastic and upbeat personality
- Handled sales transactions, which included operating cash registers
- Provided honest and positive feedback to customers regarding the best products that fit the customers’ expectations.
Education
Diploma -
DAYLIGHT TWILIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
05.2009
Skills
- First Aid Training/ CPR
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- SORA Security Officer
- CHHM
References
Reference Available Upon Request
Contact
Trenton, NJ 08618
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin’s
05.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Bucks County Correctional Facility
09.2023 - Current
Human Services Technician
TRENTON PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 08.2023
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
SERV BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
10.2016 - Current
CAREGIVER
EWING ASSISTANT LIVING
03.2015 - 06.2016
CAREGIVER
BARE CREEK ASSISTANT LIVING
02.2010 - 06.2015
SALES ASSOCIATE/CASHIER
Bath & Body Works
06.2009 - 01.2010
Diploma -
DAYLIGHT TWILIGHT HIGH SCHOOL