Location: St. Louis
Years Experience: 11
Type: Caregiver
Languages: English
Certifications: Hospice Care
Taneka R
PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER
Meet Taneka, a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over a decade of experience in providing exceptional care to seniors. Currently working towards becoming a Registered Nurse (RN), Taneka's commitment to the well-being of her clients shines through in her approach to caregiving.
Taneka's primary goal is to make her clients feel loved and valued, enhancing their sense of purpose in everyday life and promoting good mental health. Her compassionate and caring nature is the foundation of her caregiving philosophy.
Her proudest achievement in life is motherhood, which underscores her nurturing spirit. Taneka enjoys engaging her clients in games and activities, ensuring they have fulfilling and enjoyable experiences.
With expertise in caring for individuals with dementia, Parkinson's disease, mobility impairments, and hospice care, Taneka provides comprehensive support. She is skilled in post-hospital care, range of motion exercises, and assisting with bathing and showering.
Outside of her caregiving responsibilities, Taneka finds joy in drawing, cooking, and spending quality time with her family. These hobbies reflect her creative side and her deep appreciation for the bonds that family and community bring.
Taneka's dedication, experience, and warm-hearted approach make her an invaluable caregiver. Her commitment to enriching the lives of her clients is evident, and she is a compassionate advocate for their well-being.
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.