Monique P.

Even as a teenager, I had a special affinity for the elderly and still enjoy serving/helping them, talking with them, and learning about their life experiences. I have a B.S. in Nursing and M.A. in Humanistic Psychology. Both of these disciplines require excellent observation skills which I use continuously to assess the mental and physical status of the people I care for. I enjoy working in situations where family is caring and involved and in which communication with family is encouraged. I am an active, healthy 72-year-old widow, mother of an adult son and daughter, and enjoy clogging, crocheting, reading, beading, volunteering and playing classical piano. My experiences as a nurse and mother, and years working with developmentally disabled adults have prepared me for working with those who need care-giving services. But, most importantly, I have a protective heart for the elderly.

As a compassion driven individual, I find caregiving to be extremely rewarding! I truly care for those I work with, and find joy in seeing improvements in my clients' emotional and physical wellbeing. I have learned that the most important aspect of caregiving is really listening to your clients and making sure that their emotional, as well as their physical wellbeing is taken care of. My nursing assistant, vocational nursing classes, massage therapy work, and osteopathic aid experience has taught me that working one on one with others is what I am passionate about and I could not see myself doing anything else with my life. As a Mother, my first priority is to work hard towards my future goals for myself and my family. I received my CNA license in July of 2016, and have since been working toward my goal of becoming a registered nurse. I find that caring for others not only improves the lives of those I care for, but also teaches me many valuable lessons about being a warm, loving, and understanding human being. I am proud to show my children that it is possible to follow your educational and career goal at any age, and that you should never give up on doing what you are passionate about.