Objective
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Monica Knighten

Holistic Healthcare
Baton Rouge,USA
37
years of professional experience

To obtain a clerical office position where my experience, training and hard work will be a valuable asset to a company offering the opportunity for occupational growth.

Diligent [Desired Position] known for providing compassionate and effective care to individuals with diverse needs. Proven ability to manage daily activities and improve clients' well-being. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Direct service professional with proven track record of delivering compassionate care and support to individuals. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting clients' needs. Skilled in communication and teamwork, consistently ensuring positive outcomes.

Work History

Direct Service Worker

9 Months
Holistic Healthcare | 11.2025 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate support to clients, ensuring adherence to individualized care plans.
  • Monitored client progress and reported changes to interdisciplinary teams for timely intervention.
  • Assisted in daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity among clients.
  • Enhanced client safety by diligently monitoring their well-being and reporting any concerns to supervisors.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.

Resident Assistant/ Direct Care Provider

3 Years 3 Months
Favor House | 02.2018 - 05.2021
  • Prepare meals, life housekeeping, assist w/ADLs, give meds, etc., take clients to appts/schedule appts/grocery stores/community outings.
  • Developed engaging recreational activities that fostered social interaction and emotional well-being.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Provided compassionate personal care to individuals with diverse needs, ensuring dignity and respect.

DSW Worker

1 Year 9 Months
New Life Personal Care | 05.2016 - 02.2018
  • Office Assistant answering phones, preparing file for clients/employer personnel. Assist w/New hire testing/paperwork. Data entry keeps up w/need trainings for employees/pass out payroll/file/answer phones, handle mail, completed employee evalations. Reason for leaving - Medical.
  • Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to meet client needs.
  • Corrected unacceptable behavior through with gentle discipline and feedback to help clients meet necessary house rule requirements.
  • Integrated residents into communities by organizing holiday and leisure activities.
  • Preparing meals, life housekeeping, cooking, assisting ADLs, meds, scheduling appts, assist w/new hire paperwork, administer testing.

Office Manager

3 Years
Petra Insurance Co. | 01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Supervised office staff. Set up claims and handled all correspondence. Collected and processed payments; balanced monies collected each day; bank deposits. Resolved customer complaints.

Courier

1 Year
Manda's Meat Co. | 01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Traveled to grocery stores and food distribution centers to pick up and deliver food products. Prepared reports for drivers and dispatch personnel.

Certified Nursing Assistant

1 Year
The Center | 01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs, ordered medicines and scheduled doctor appointments.

Receptionist / Customer Service Representative

5 Years
Hibernia National Bank | 01.1990 - 01.1995
  • Utilized a multi-line phone system to answer all incoming calls and directed calls to appropriate departments.
  • Greeted and assisted customers with payments of mortgage accounts.
  • Assisted with the processing mortgage loan applications and credit reports.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Phlebotomy

Good Samaritan Training Institute | Baton Rouge, LA | 01.1995

Course of Study: Phlebotomy

No Degree - Nursing

Southern University | Baton Rouge, LA | 01.1988

Course of Study: Nursing

Diploma - Clerical

Tara High School | Baton Rouge, LA | 05-1987

Skills

Activities of daily living assistance
Daily living activities
Housekeeping tasks
Medication monitoring
Patient care
Client documentation
Personal hygiene assistance
Meal preparation

Timeline

Direct Service Worker

Holistic Healthcare
11.2025 - CurrentRead More

Resident Assistant/ Direct Care Provider

Favor House
02.2018 - 05.2021Read More

DSW Worker

New Life Personal Care
05.2016 - 02.2018Read More

Office Manager

Petra Insurance Co.
01.1999 - 01.2002Read More

Courier

Manda's Meat Co.
01.1997 - 01.1998Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Center
01.1995 - 01.1996Read More

Receptionist / Customer Service Representative

Hibernia National Bank
01.1990 - 01.1995Read More

Good Samaritan Training Institute

Graduate Certificate from Phlebotomy
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Southern University

No Degree from Nursing
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Tara High School

Diploma from Clerical
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Monica Knighten