With over 15 years of dedicated experience in healthcare and other related industries, the owner of Hand To Heart brings an abundance of knowledge, leadership, and compassion to the forefront of home care services. Holding an Associate’s Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Social Welfare, the owners’ educational influence demonstrates a deeper understanding of human development allowing for a more personalized and genuine approach when scheduling services.
As an Owner and CORE trained Assisted Living Facility Administrator(ALF) with specialties in Extended Congregate Care(ECC) and Limited Mental Health Services(LMH), the owner continues to stay “keeping her finger on the pulse” of home care services and the ever changing demands of caregiver retention.
In addition to overseeing ALFs, the owner has also served as an Administrator for an Adult Family Care Home(AFCH). This experience has provided her first hand with an impactful understanding of the unique needs of individuals and families seeking more intimate, home-based care services, while always ensuring and maintaining a compassionate approach.
Possessing over (7) years of experience as a Home Health Agency Exemption Licensee, in accordance with section 400.464(6) of the Florida Statutes and Homemaker & Companion Services licensee, authorized in Chapter 400, Part III of the Florida Statutes, the owner has successfully managed healthcare operations with a focus on client safety, compliance, and efficient service delivery. Her expertise allows her to ensure that clients receive the highest standard of care in environments designed to promote independence, respect, dignity, and well-being. As a Nurse Registry Administrator, the owner has demonstrated a strong ability to match ideal caregivers with clients all the while ensuring that qualified caregivers are providing quality services.
Furthermore, having the upmost humility in knowing families have a peace of mind feeling that their loved one is being take care of adequately is important. When selecting caregivers, three key attributes are the priority: Compassion, Capability, and Trustworthiness. The owner ensures that every caregiver with Hand To Heart is committed not only to providing adequate and personalized care but also able to maintain an open communication system with family members, friends, case workers, and physicians.
Request your services today with Hand To Heart where there is always “Care In The Palm Of Our Hands”.