56yrs

female

Speaks English

Hello, my name is Charissa . I am a dedicated, caring and compassionate person by nature. I have worked as a Cook. I have worked as the Resident Savings Specialist. I work at Community Options as a Resident Specialist. I have 18 years of experience in helping individuals with various illnesses and disabilities. I am credentialed by Allied/ State of CT (DDS & DSS. My credentials include but not limited to CPR, CNA, PMT, First Aid, Dysphagia, Food Prep( all consistencies). In my 18 years of working in the healthcare field I have worked with individuals with Behaviors, G Tube & J Tube Feeding, Prader Willi, Cerebral Palsy, MS, Chromosome X, Down Syndrome, Dementia, Alzheimer, TBI & ABI,, Diabetes, Strokes, Cancer and mobility issues. I can help with Travel, Housework, Scheduling medical & therapeutic appointments, Planning activities & events, Food and basic needs shopping, Companionship, ROM, and Prepare meals.