Location: Southern IL
Years Experience: 15
Type: Caregiver
Languages: English, Arabic
Certifications: Hospice Care
Terry S
PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER
Terry is a dedicated and experienced caregiver, boasting over 15 years of providing comprehensive support and care to a wide range of clients, including those with dementia, Parkinson's, and mobility impairments. Her expertise encompasses a variety of care needs such as feeding assistance, managing feeding tubes, delivering hospice care, operating Hoyer lifts, and providing incontinence care. Terry's approach to caregiving is deeply rooted in her belief in the importance of patience, compassion, and the desire to make a significant difference in the lives of those she serves.
One of Terry's most cherished aspects of her role is the opportunity to read to her clients, finding joy in sharing stories that entertain, comfort, and stimulate their minds. Beyond her professional achievements, Terry takes immense pride in her personal life, particularly in raising her son, which she considers one of her greatest accomplishments. This personal joy reflects in her professional demeanor, as she brings a nurturing, family-oriented approach to her work.
Terry is driven by a heartfelt goal to ensure her clients lead a comfortable and dignified life, emphasizing ease and quality in every aspect of her care. Her dedication to helping others, combined with her extensive experience and patient demeanor, makes her an invaluable caregiver. Terry’s commitment to her profession is not just about performing tasks; it's about enriching the lives of those she cares for, making every day a little brighter and more comfortable.
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.