Our Home Care Beginnings
Rocky Genovese, owner and founder of St. Joseph Comfort Keepers, has always had a heart for seniors. He explains, “I got involved in home care to help seniors stay as independent, as long as possible, where they most want to be—near loved ones, in the familiar surroundings of home.”
He adds, “It makes me feel very good knowing I am helping families, and that motivates me to do more for them. I am concerned when I see seniors being forced out of their homes, because I know, that with just a little help, they could continue living at home.”
Rocky entered in-home care with Comfort Keepers after seeking a new career that would provide his life greater meaning and fulfillment. One particular experience led him to home care. He helped provide care for a life-long friend who had a less than satisfactory experience with a home care agency. That convinced Rocky of the need for quality, compassionate home care providers.
In 2009, Diane joined Comfort Keepers as Community Relations Director. She says, “I share Rocky’s passion for enhancing seniors’ quality of life. When he told me he felt we would make a great team serving seniors through Comfort Keepers, I felt in my heart that this was my calling. Having grown up in a close-knit family, with elderly aunts and uncles, I have always had a fondness for seniors and a keen understanding of their strong desire to maintain independence and comfort in their own homes.”
Introducing Our Team…
Kelly Belin, Client Care Coordinator and Caregiver Team Leader
Kelly meets with potential clients and their families to plan and initiate in-home care services. She takes great care and pride in matching clients and caregivers to maximize the effectiveness of senior caregiving. She also arranges and manages new hire orientations and training as well as continuing training. Kelly is a certified Red Cross, CPR and first aid instructor, certified Benevolent Touch instructor and completed specialty training in Alzheimer's and related dementia, Parkinson's and fall risk prevention.
Debbie Slavicek, Client Advocate
Debbie listens attentively to our clients’ needs and concerns. As liaison between clients and caregivers, she makes certain that the care we provide consistently addresses these issues to the clients’ and their families’ satisfaction. She helps us stay true to the Comfort Keepers mission of enabling seniors to enjoy comfort and independence at home.
Annette Woodfin, Accountant
Efficient and knowledgeable in maintaining our bookkeeping system, Annette also steps up to fulfill many other office duties, supporting our efficient service for clients and their families.
Julie Holbert, Receptionist
Julie makes an excellent, cheerful first impression for Comfort Keepers when she provides callers and visitors information about our services and sets up their first meeting with Kelly, our Client Care Coordinator. She also maintains employee files, records and our caregivers’ time sheets, and assists in billing.
Our Partners
Rocky and Diane develop partnerships with a wide range of senior and health care providers throughout the areas of Cass, Van Buren and Berrien counties to provide our clients and families access to a broader range of services to meet their complete needs. Our partners include home health care and hospice agencies, assisted living and nursing homes.