Location: Kansas City
Years Experience: 41
Type: Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages: English
Certifications: CNA, Hospice Care
Teryl H
PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER
For four decades, Teryl has embodied what it means to be a dedicated caregiver. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), her career predominantly spans in-home caregiving, but she also has experience as a cleaning assistant. Teryl's longest client relationship lasted an exceptional eight years, a testament to her unwavering commitment, consistency, love, and determination.
What sets Teryl apart is her holistic approach to caregiving. She believes maintaining open communication with clients and their families is crucial, often discussing planned activities and other aspects contributing to a fulfilling life. Beyond medical assistance, Teryl emphasizes social engagement, arriving at her clients' homes with books, cards, and games in hand. She is passionate about ensuring her clients experience the highest quality of life and are actively engaged in their communities.
Teryl's professional expertise includes experience with dementia, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and mobility impairment. She is adept at administering both catheter and personal care, and her work in hospice care has equipped her with the emotional resilience required to provide compassionate end-of-life support.
Despite her professional accomplishments, Teryl considers becoming a mother her proudest achievement. Beyond her caregiving role, Teryl is also a woman of varied interests, enjoying poetry writing and dancing in her free time. These artistic pursuits offer her a creative outlet and lend a unique sensitivity to her caregiving.
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.