Monique Watkins
Raleigh
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with experience at Wake Assisted and Memory Care, skilled in compassionate caregiving and medication administration. Enhanced client well-being through emotional support and meticulous attention to personal hygiene, fostering independence and dignity. Proven ability to monitor health changes and maintain a safe environment, ensuring optimal care for residents.
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Wake Assisted and Memory Care
02.2022 - 09.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Observed and documented changes in resident health status for timely intervention.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment, adhering to hygiene and safety protocols.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing resident well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
Personal Care Assistant
Amy’s Helping Hands
05.2014 - 03.2020
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Observed and documented changes in resident health status for timely intervention.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment, adhering to hygiene and safety protocols.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing resident well-being.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
71st High School
Fayetteville, NCSkills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavior management
- Compassionate patient care
- Housekeeping
- Medication administration
- Personal hygiene
- Observational skills
- Activities of daily living support
- Companionship
- Fall prevention
- Toileting assistance
- Dementia care
- Elderly care
- First aid and safety
- Daily living assistance
- Dependable and responsible
- Compassionate communication
- Patient care
- PPE usage
- Respectful and compassionate
- ADL assistance
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Flexible schedule
- Documentation
- Basic housekeeping
- Patient companionship
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- Dementia care provider Part 1-4,Fels&Associate INC , 10 Hr Med Aide Training , Southern Pharmacy Services, North Carolina 80 Hr PCA Online Prerequisite
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Wake Assisted and Memory Care
02.2022 - 09.2025
Personal Care Assistant
Amy’s Helping Hands
05.2014 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
71st High School