Location: St. Louis
Years Experience: 11
Languages: English
Tefera M
PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER
Tefera originates from Ethiopia and possesses more than ten years of experience as an accomplished caregiver. His academic journey towards knowledge culminates in a Doctoral qualification from Grand Canyon University and a Master’s Degree, highlighting his outstanding intellectual abilities from Lindenwood University. His wealth of knowledge is further demonstrated by his time as a university professor and published author.
Despite his multifaceted career, Tefera’s heart has always been in caregiving, a field he approaches with immense respect, passion, and organization. His fondness for caregiving is embodied in his relationships with his clients. He particularly cherishes the memory of a client who served in Vietnam. The stories shared from that time enriched his understanding of human resilience. His clients’ narratives are not just stories to Tefera, but valuable insights into their lives, which form the basis of his personalized care.
Tefera’s professional competence includes working with Dementia/Alzheimer’s patients’ unique needs with empathy, deep understanding, and exceptional compassion. Though he harbors experience in nebulizer treatments or walker assistance, his specialty is companionship care.
When not attending to clients’ needs, Tefera appreciates quality time for introspection and engaging in hobbies like reading books or watching movies.
Tefera demonstrates exceptional qualities making him stand out amongst healthcare providers; he couples his diverse talents with a deep devotion to patient welfare and respect for their stories, uniquely positioning him as a pivotal figure and positively impacting clients’ lives daily.
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.