TAKOYA WATKINS
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience skilled in dementia care and patient assessments. Recognized for enhancing clients' quality of life through personalized support and effective communication. Dependable and adaptable, I prioritize patient dignity and safety, ensuring optimal health outcomes while fostering strong relationships with clients and their families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
John Polites
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Caregiver
Patricia Triantis
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help client to achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound client to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Caregiver
Irene Evangelatos
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Engaged client in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in client's health status to family.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep family and healthcare team well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to client's safety.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Caregiver
Koula Kanos
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in client's health status to case manager.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help client's achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
No Degree - NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
Municipal Training Center
Brooklyn, NY03-1996
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High
Kingston, Jamaica06-1992
Skills
- Dementia care
- Patient assessments
- Elderly care
- Dependable and responsible
- Strong ethics
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management
- Compassionate
Timeline
Caregiver
John Polites
10.2022 - 11.2025
Caregiver
Patricia Triantis
02.2021 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Irene Evangelatos
01.2021 - 02.2022
Caregiver
Koula Kanos
10.2016 - 12.2019
No Degree - NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
Municipal Training Center
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High