Meet Our Team

Yuanyuan Hu is the co-founder of Home Helpers Home Care of Farmington Valley. Yuanyuan Hu has years of extensive business management experience. Yuan’s main responsibilities include supporting and assisting Home Helpers in seeking, planning and designing strategic plans to improve performance and company cohesion to achieve sustainable development.

Yuanyuan Hu is a professional in the respiratory therapy industry. Yuan is passionate about providing professional care and treatment to patients on the front line of healthcare and those seeking recovery.

Yuanyuan Glaser-Hu always puts the happiness of her family first. In Yuan spare time, Yuan likes to read book, pray, and learn. Yuan also likes to be with her family, cook delicious meals and share them with family and friends. Yuan likes outdoor painting and hiking.

My name is Shani Bennett. I am a UCONN alumni where I studied Alied Health. I started my journey with Home Helpers in 2015 as a caregiver. Throughout the years I moved from caregiving and held multiple positions with Home Helpers such a Scheduler and Billing/Payroll Specialist. I currently work as the HR Manager. My years of experience has given me knowledge spanning from caregiving and personal care to policies, laws and regulations.

Myrna Goicoechea brings over 12 years of extensive experience in the home care industry. She is a Certified Nursing Assistant with a background in critical care, acute care, rehab, and currently excels in home care. Her expertise extends to dementia and hospice care. Myrna’s strengths lie in scheduling, demonstrating strong teamwork, excellent communication skills, and establishing positive rapport with clients daily.

Steve Fay is a seasoned talent acquisition professional currently serving as the Hiring Manager at Home Helpers. With over seven years of experience, Steve has honed his expertise in networking, relationship building, and identifying top talent. At Home Helpers, he leads the entire recruitment life-cycle, implementing innovative solutions to enhance the hiring process and align with the company’s mission. Beyond his professional role, Steve is passionate about music, playing guitar, and collecting vinyl records. He enjoys exploring record stores, blending his love for music with his hobby. A native of Windsor Locks, Steve also spent time in Boston, enriching his diverse personal and professional experiences.

Carleda Ferguson has been an integral part of the healthcare industry for over 10 years, starting as a Certified Nurse Assistant in 2012 and evolving into a skilled scheduling coordinator. With a strong foundation in caregiving, Carleda is dedicated to delivering top-notch care and services to all communities, embodying a commitment to excellence and growth within her role. She is a great member of our scheduling Team.

Senam Deku has been working in the home care industry for over 20 years and has 14 years of experience as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). She is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) with specialized training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Senam joined Home Helpers as a Staffing Coordinator in April 2016, where she planned, organized, and scheduled staff and caregivers to provide a seamless caregiver-client match and ensure that client needs are met. In 2018, her primary role evolved, and she became the Staff and Scheduling Supervisor. In her current position, Senam supports clients, caregivers, and the scheduling team to ensure that client shifts are filled with appropriate caregivers to enhance care continuity.

Her experience includes monitoring, scheduling, supervising, dementia training, caregiver coaching, and caregiving, demonstrating strong teamwork and excellent communication skills.

Sandra Cook, CSA, CDP is Certified Senior Advisor as well as a Certified Dementia Practitioner with over 15 years’ experience in the senior health care industry. In her current role as the Manger of Care Coordination and Business Development for Home Helpers Home Care she works with families and referral partners to coordinate the appropriate services and care for our clients. Sandra has volunteered with the Alzheimer’s Association since 2008, serving on the Educational and Training Committee and is now a community educator for the New England area. Sandra is trained as a caregiver support leader for both the Parkinson and the Alzheimer’s Associations.

Kristina Garcia has 16 years of experience working in the Healthcare Industry, she began to explore a career in senior management and has helped many families and seniors age safely in place. Over the last 6 years, she has helped Veterans qualify for Homecare Services.

I have dedicated my career to supporting families while making difficult decisions. My life mission is to keep your loved ones safe and satisfied with one of the expertly trained caregivers.

As seniors prepare for their new phase of life, she guides families in sorting through their options regarding Home care services.

Kristina loves to travel and go to the beach. She’s compassionate and dedicated to meeting your family needs.