Meet Our Oklahoma City Comfort Keepers® Home Caregivers
Here in Oklahoma City, OK, our Comfort Keepers® home caregivers are professional, well trained, and ready to help!
What truly sets them above other senior home caregivers, however, is their natural gift for caring for others. They have a heart for caregiving, and Comfort Keepers has a thorough screening and interviewing process to identify these special people from those less devoted.
Only those home caregivers who pass this process go on to complete training to deliver our special brand of senior care and become Comfort Keepers. Our Comfort Keepers also pass extensive background checks and complete continuing education. In addition, each of our senior caregivers is bonded, insured, and covered by workers' compensation insurance to protect our clients and their families—and because they are Comfort Keepers’ employees, we take care of their payroll taxes.
To achieve the most favorable outcome for each Comfort Keeper’s client, we carefully match Comfort Keepers and clients whose personalities and interests, as well as skills and needs, mesh well. This forms the basis of strong, healthy relationships.
Comfort Keepers home caregivers work as trusted partners with family caregivers to provide their loved ones a complete senior care solution to promote independent living.
Comfort Keepers of Oklahoma City celebrates National Nurses Week!
They care for their clients in the same manner they would care for a member of their family.
Thank you for all that you do!
In our caregivers and support staff, we value compassion and dependability. Our family caregivers team is here to answer questions and assist you and your family develop a personalized care plan. Call our office at (405) 753-6802 for more information on our Comfort Keepers caregivers and the specialist home care services in Oklahoma City, and we provide you and your loved ones.
Scott Van Duinen
Administrator / Owner
Email: scottv@comfortkeepers.com
In early 2018, I left a 20-year investment career to become a small business owner and operator. I wanted to focus my time & attention on serious illnesses and chronic conditions that affect older adults, and have more of an impact on others’ lives. A search led me to Comfort Keepers. Diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s have touched me personally, taking the lives of my grandmother, mother-in-law and two aunts, which is why I decided to evaluate the home care field carefully and assess how it fits into the healthcare services continuum. While I’m a "business guy" – I was trained as a CPA and hold a master’s degree in entrepreneurial finance – I have always been interested in health & wellness and am a big proponent of staying active, eating healthy. CK’s interactive style of caregiving and our role in the home does just that, ensuring folks live their best life. In terms of background, I appreciate the power of faith, the need for social & family connections, and the importance of education and strive to lead a balanced life. I’m a Texas native who lived in Kingsville and Tyler as a child, then returned to the DFW Metroplex some 30 years ago to go to college at SMU. I met Christy (an Arlington resident and Baylor grad) in 1995, we got married in Arlington, celebrated with family & friends at The Colonial, and then we started a family here in North Texas. We are raising three boys now and proud to call Texas home.
James Kates
Director of Operations
Email: jameskates@comfortkeepers.com
James Kates is a dedicated leader in business operations and employee management, with a proven track record of optimizing processes, enhancing workforce performance, and driving organizational success. With extensive experience across healthcare, service operations, and military leadership, he brings a results-driven approach to operational efficiency and professional development.
Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Comfort Keepers, James oversees business functions to ensure top-tier service delivery in home care. His previous roles include Lead Director of Service Operations at CVS Health and a distinguished career as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army, where he honed his leadership, logistics, and strategic planning expertise. His professional background also includes contributions to CVS Healthcare, Aetna Healthcare, and the U.S. Army, reinforcing his deep understanding of structured operations and people-focused leadership.
James holds an MBA from Arizona University, an MA from American Military University, and a BS from Troy University. He is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, with additional Green, Yellow, and White Belt certifications, showcasing his commitment to process improvement and operational excellence. His skills extend across data analytics, lean business management, and professional career development, all of which have contributed to his reputation as a strategic problem-solver and mentor.
Recognized for his academic and professional achievements, James is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu Social Science Honor Society, and Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society. His expertise has been highlighted in the National Distribution of GI Jobs, and he has contributed to global discourse through his published article, China’s Foreign Aid, featured in Global Review.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, James is passionate about giving back to the community and has dedicated years of volunteer service to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). A lifelong learner and advocate for personal and professional growth, he finds fulfillment in mentoring others and celebrating their success. When he's not leading operations or volunteering, he enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on his favorite MLB team—Go Stros!
Jessica Clayton
HR Generalist
Email: JessicaClayton@902.comfortkeepers.com
Jessica Clayton serves as the HR Generalist for Comfort Keepers offices in Oklahoma City, Duncan, and Enid. Since joining Comfort Keepers in 2018, Jessica has been dedicated to ensuring seniors receive compassionate, high-quality care that allows them to thrive in the comfort of their own homes.
Jessica began her journey with Comfort Keepers as an internal Client Care Coordinator, where she supported families and helped tailor care plans to meet each client's unique needs. Her role soon expanded to include scheduling and regional recruiting, where she developed a strong, reliable team of caregivers and improved coordination across multiple locations.
With a passion for senior care and a commitment to professional growth, Jessica earned her Home Care Administrator license through Moore/Norman Technology Center. Today, she leads with a hands-on approach, overseeing operations and ensuring that every aspect of care—from caregiver training to client satisfaction—meets the highest standards of excellence.
Before joining Comfort Keepers, Jessica worked for a group of neurosurgeons for six years, handling scheduling, insurance authorizations, and disability paperwork. Her career began in pharmacy as a technician for CVS, where she built a strong foundation in healthcare and customer service.
Outside of work, Jessica is a proud mother of two boys, ages 18 and 20. Her youngest is set to graduate high school this year. As a family, they share a love for sports—especially wrestling—and enjoy spending time together cheering from the sidelines.
Tonnie Wainscott
General Manager
Email: twainscott@902.comfortkeepers.com
Tonnie began her journey with Comfort Keepers in 2014, serving as the Marketing Manager for the Tulsa, Oklahoma territory. Her passion for connecting families with quality care quickly became evident, and by 2019, she had expanded her role to oversee marketing and operations across the entire state. Her focus areas included Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Enid, and Duncan—markets she helped strengthen through innovative outreach and team development.
Tonnie brings a wealth of experience in management and business development, with a career that spans multiple industries including hospitality, healthcare, automotive rental, and real estate. Her professional hallmark has been her ability to launch new markets and reinvigorate existing ones, particularly in planned community developments. Her strategic mindset and heart for service have consistently driven success wherever she’s led.
In 2025, Tonnie returns to Comfort Keepers to assume the role of General Manager for the state of Oklahoma. With deep roots in the organization and a strong track record of leadership, she is excited to guide and support a talented team of caregivers and office staff. Tonnie’s mission is to ensure Comfort Keepers continues to deliver the highest standard of client care while empowering professionals to grow and thrive in their roles.
When she’s not at work, Tonnie finds joy in gardening, spending time with her beloved dogs, traveling, and making memories with her grandkids.
Favorite Quote for Success:
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
Interested in joining the Comfort Keepers Oklahoma City care team?
We offer competitive compensation, a highly flexible work schedule, and opportunities to impact someone’s life in a meaningful and fulfilling way. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job senior care job or the start of a new career, we’d love to hear from you.
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