Location: St. Louis
Years Experience: 31
Languages: English
Certifications: Hospice care
Mary P
PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER
Mary epitomizes all aspects that make for an exceptional caregiver. Her background extends beyond three decades in expertly handling varying caregiving contexts. Before entering professional caregiving, she worked with children and persons living with disabilities, creating valuable insights into compassion, a fundamental skill critical for any top-range caregiver.
Beyond supporting different health conditions individuals (including patients with Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, and quadriplegia) gained from vast practice in different contexts, Mary tailors individuals' specific care requirements like no other. Her contributions have broadened her view of the various challenges patients face with these conditions improving her skill set.
Apart from focusing on patients' physical needs, active listening underpins Mary's caregiving philosophy since excellent healthcare provisions surpass just the medical aspect but involves deeper connections that only empathy and companionship create.
Despite the often demanding nature of her work, Mary is characterized by her energy and diligence. She has developed specialized skills, such as providing personal care and expertly managing feeding tubes. Her unwavering dedication ensures that each client receives the highest standard of care.
After work, Mary recharges through cooking activities, creatively building custom scrapbooking projects, and embarking on therapeutic walks- a favorite hobby she finds rejuvenating spiritually. She's aware that this creates perfect connection points between herself and clients, enriching their lives' quality way more than can be quantified.
Mary epitomizes the sweet spot where compassion meets professionalism, interweaving hard work with empathy. Mary's unwavering commitment and enthusiasm make her an exceptional asset in her field.
Qualifications
- Have paid caregiving experience or a CNA, PCA, LPN, or RN
- Be age 21 or older
- Pass a comprehensive background check, drug test, and reference check
- Pass PHC’s skills & knowledge assessment
- Have a good driving record and an insured vehicle
- Basic English speaking, reading, and writing skills
- Current TB immunization
Services our Caregivers Provide
Medication Management
Timely cues to take the right medication at the right time.
Companionship
A conversation, sharing stories, a walk in the park, a cup of coffee in the morning, a bond. Caregivers listen, learn, and are good company.
Personal Care
Assisting with dressing, bathing, and daily hygiene. Our skill-assessed caregivers are ready to help.
Light Housekeeping
Doing laundry or dishes, tidying around the house, taking out the garbage, and many other house chores are a part of our daily duties.
Meal Prep/Groceries
Planning and preparing healthy meals, following an old family recipe, and trips to the grocery store.
Transportation
Whether it’s to a doctor’s appointment or to a loved one’s home, caregivers can always provide a ride.
Daily Exercise
We help clients lead an active lifestyle by following an exercise plan or simply encouraging physical activity.
Social Outings & Routine
We help clients live life to the fullest by supporting daily routines and planning indoor and outdoor activities.
Join Private Home Care and be a part of an exceptional team of caregivers.
We highly value and respect our team of professional Caregivers, and that’s why we have higher job satisfaction and lower turnover. When you join PHC, you join a team of professionals that are skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate about serving others and providing the best care.