Meet Our Team

Melissa has over 15 years of operations, sales/marketing and business management experience. Her background in home care is reflective of her strong people skills and ability to improve organizational effectiveness and building enduring client relations. Melissa was the Executive Director for Liv Home Inc., Philadelphia branch, managing 130 caregivers and 85 clients. Prior to Liv Home Melissa held positions of increasing responsibility with Alliance Care at Home and Sunrise at Home.

Rachel is a Chester County native and has currently been living in West Chester since 1997. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 1989 from the University of Delaware. Her professional experience includes home care, critical care nursing and pharmaceutical research and development. She briefly left the field of nursing after the birth of her third child. During this time, she remained active in the community by volunteering at her children’s school and for their activities. Most recently, Rachel has assisted the school nurse and was active with the School Health Council. She joined the Home Helpers team in 2009. She is committed to quality of care and service and carries this commitment into her role as a Client Care Supervisor.

Susan has a MBA in Accounting and a MBA in Business Management. She has over 30 years experience working in various international, medium-size and small businesses. Prior to joining Home Helpers, Susan worked in an accounting firm as the Office Manager and she also worked at the Federal Court house in Philadelphia with the GSA. In addition, she has personal and professional experience as a caregiver working with both the elderly population as well as special needs and mental health individuals. Susan has raised 5 children and enjoys spending time with her 14 grandchildren.

Tom is a Master’s prepared Social Worker. He obtained his BSW from Misericordia University and his MSW from the University of South Carolina. He has over 30 years of experience in the field. He has a wide variety of professional experience that includes expertise in the areas of child welfare, behavioral health, homecare and geriatrics. Prior to Home Helpers, Tom was the Triage Clinician for the Crozer-Keystone Health System’s (CKHS), Department of Senior Health Services.Past accolades and recognition include the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Caring Hearts – Helping Hands” award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. The award recognized Tom for his passionate dedication to helping those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, Tom is also a past recipient of the Catholic Business Person of the Year by the Catholic Business Network (CBN) of Greater Philadelphia. The award is given annually by the CBN to a business owner who operates a successful business and exemplifies good Catholic ethics both in their personal and professional life. In his role as an owner of Home Helpers, Tom is responsible for maintaining the quality of client care and developing programs to attract and retain the same level of Conscientious Caregivers that have made Home Helpers one of the area’s leading providers of non-medical companion care. He is also squarely focused on the company’s goal of developing a “medical approach” to a “non-medical” care industry.

Kim has been a Delaware County resident since 1992. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 1990 from Misericordia University where she met Tom. She has over 25 years of diverse nursing background. Her professional experience includes oncology, hospice care, critical care nursing, workers’ compensation care management and pharmaceutical research and development. Her most recent work experience before Home Helpers was managing the Outpatient Cancer Program at Taylor Hospital. Kim and Tom have a very active role in the everyday operation of the business and are committed to treating our employees and clients like family and providing the best service possible.

Peg has been with Home Helpers for five years. She is a Certified Medical Assistant with HR and management experience. Peg has always held a leadership role and finds it rewarding to identify and orient caregivers who will bring their best to Home Helpers. Peg and her husband of 29 years, reside in Morton, they have 2 sons, one is a Musician with the Marine Band at Camp LeJeune in NC and the other has a Bachelors’ of Music Education from West Chester University. Peg enjoys the challenges of working with caregivers and managers to help provide quality compassionate care to all clients. It is very rewarding knowing she is able to assist our clients, caregivers and office staff.

Barbara received her BSN from West Chester University and her RN from Delaware County Community College. Barbara brings a wealth of knowledge to the Home Helpers family. Her professional experience includes critical care nursing, home care and case management. Spending the majority of her career working as a critical care nurse at Taylor Hospital, Barbara most recently worked as a nurse navigator assisting clients in finding the best care options to meet their needs. Barbara is a Delaware County native and is currently living in Springfield with her husband and has 3 children.

Jone has been with Home Helpers for 3 years. She has over 10 years of scheduling experience, the last 6 years in Health Care. Most recently she was the Administrative Assistant, Scheduler at a CCRC in Bryn Mawr. Jone is passionate about what she does and thoroughly enjoys making a difference in people’s lives.

Prior to joining Home Helpers in 2008, Dena and her husband were business owners for over 13 years. She has been married for over 35 years and has 3 grown sons whom all served in the armed forces. She has an adopted son who is 17 and volunteers at Parkerford Baptist Church where her husband is the Pastor.