A Trusted Partner for Your Family in Dallas, TX

Jennifer Satery

My job responsibilities:

Make a positive, powerful impacts on families and provide older adults with quality care that enables them to live happier, healthier lives at home.

Function as a hands-on Client Care Manager practitioner and serve as a local face of the business. Serve as a key point of contact for clients, referral sources, and the broader community with a dual focus in supervising and ensuring delivery of HCA’s brand of premium client care and developing new clients/referral sources.

Ensure the satisfaction of new and existing clients by supervising and coaching care teams, providing training and education to clients, family members and care professionals.

Something unique about me:

I am the first employee of Home Care Assistance, Park Cities.

What I enjoy doing in my free time:

Playing golf, gardening and spending time with family, especially my grandchildren.

Others describe me as:

Passionate servant, goes above and beyond, caring, knowledgeable

My educational background and affiliations:

• • Dallas Area Gerontology Society member
• • Dementia Care Specialist
• • VR Specialist (vocational rehabilitation)
• • ADA home and workplace safety specialist

Renesia Smart

My job responsibilities:

Training/Orienting caregivers to Home care Assistance’s policies and procedures, processing long term care, converting applicants to caregivers, running background checks which include EMR/NAR, and E-Verify, updating caregiver credentials, Coordinating caregivers schedules with clients who need care, recognizing employees of the month, be on-call which allows me to be available to clients and caregivers in the case of emergencies

Something unique about me:

I am a fashionista. I like creating my own designs and patterns and making them match!

What I enjoy doing in my free time:

Finding something in nature – meditation or Spa activities.

Others describe me as:

Ambitious, Reliable, Intelligent, and Trustworthy.

My educational background and affiliations:

Graduated from High school in 2007. I have my associate’s in Healthcare Management from Ultimate Medical Academy- I am also a Licensed Master Cosmetologist (GA) from Albany Technical College.

Erika Haro

My job responsibilities:

Overseeing employee schedules and ensuring proper coverage for clients:

• • Supporting staff with training, development, and resolving concerns.
• • Coordinating care plans to meet the needs of clients and their families.
• • Communicating with team members to ensure seamless care delivery.
• • Maintaining compliance with company policies and standards.

Something unique about me:

I have a knack for problem-solving under pressure. I value building strong relationships with both employees and clients.  I am passionate about creating a positive and supportive work environment.

What I enjoy doing in my free time:

Spending quality time with my family and friends. Exploring new places and trying out different cuisines. Relaxing with a good book or a favorite show.

Others describe me as:

Compassionate and approachable. Organized and detail-oriented. A great communicator and a dependable team player.

My educational background and affiliations:

With 7 years of experience in the Home Care industry, I have developed a deep understanding of caregiving, client support, and employee management. My expertise lies in ensuring that both clients and caregivers receive the best possible experience, fostering a culture of compassion and professionalism. Erika holds certification Employee Card Manager Training Program in Home Care.

Kemeshia Foster

My job responsibilities:

As our Director of Recruiting, Kemeshia Foster joined the Home Care Assistance team in January 2022 as our recruiting specialist, and quickly advanced to our director of recruiting in October 2023. Throughout her career, she has served seniors from 2007 to the present day. From the Fort Sill veterans center in Lawton Oklahoma to overseeing talent acquisition for several home care agencies within the DFW metroplex, she has worked in a variety of health care settings before finding her home at Home Care Assistance.

Kemeshia is a very professional recruiter with over 10 plus years’ experience creating positive meaningful impacts for professional caregivers that increase the quality of life of seniors in our communities. Kemeshia is very talented with the drive and expertise to execute successful recruitment strategies. She is very passionate about providing meaningful insights and uncovering ideal candidates. Kemeshia is a skilled professional with a solid reputation for building relationships with hiring managers in order to create sound recruitment plans. Possess expertise in identifying hard-to-find talent and engaging highly sought-after professionals. Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Kemeshia prides herself on successfully leveraging data and insights to better predict and evaluate the right caregiver match for the clients we serve.

Something unique about me:

I possess a unique blend of analytical and creative thinking. This enables me to approach problems systematically while also offering innovative solutions. For instance, during a recent marketing campaign I conducted extensive data analysis to identify target demographics.

What I enjoy doing in my free time:

Reading books, watching movies, exercising, cooking, playing sports, spending time with family and friends, pursuing hobbies like painting or music, traveling, volunteering, gardening, learning a new skill, meditating, going for walks, playing video games, or simply relaxing at home.

Others describe me as:

“I prioritize the needs of others and am always willing to lend a helping hand,” “I find joy in making a positive impact on people’s lives, even if it means putting my own needs aside,” “I naturally gravitate towards supporting those around me with genuine compassion,” or “I believe in giving back to my community and actively seek opportunities to volunteer and serve others”

My educational background and affiliations:

I graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 2005. During my time there, I developed a strong foundation in various subjects that would later support my career interests.
• Technical and Vocational Training – In 2006, I attended Red River Technology, where I studied Medication Administration.
• Further Studies in Practical Nursing – In 2015, I pursued further education at Choffin, focusing on Practical Nursing.
• Skill Development – Throughout my educational journey, I honed important skills such as communication and time management. These abilities are indispensable in any professional setting, enabling me to effectively interact with colleagues and manage various responsibilities efficiently.
• Future Aspirations – The knowledge and skills I have acquired through my education are directly beneficial to the position I am pursuing. I am committed to continuous learning and improvement, planning to take more classes and embrace new challenges in the workplace to further develop my expertise and enhance my career prospects.

Jeanie Glover

My job responsibilities:

Book assessments from Intake calls, audit client files process billing and payroll, and misc. Administrative duties

Something unique about me:

During COVID, my sister and I did a family tree on my father’s side of the family. We found out we were Choctaw Indian and applied and received our CDIB card.

What I enjoy doing in my free time:

Working out, reading, traveling, and shopping.

Others describe me as:

Self motivated, disciplined, good organizer.

My educational background and affiliations:

• • Houston Community College – Accounting
• • Brookhaven Community College – Computer Courses
• • Certifications from Coopers Aerobics Center in Personal Training, Strength Training and Nutrition.

Shirley Smith

My job responsibilities:

Meet with families to discuss services, create care plans for their loved ones, and connect with potential referral sources to develop relationships that support clients’ needs at home and in senior communities.

Something unique about me:

I consider myself a food mixologist and love creating for family and friends.

What I enjoy doing in my free time:

Spending time with family and friends.

Others describe me as:

Compassionate and kind.

My educational background and affiliations:

• • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Business Management

Jared Caplan

My job responsibilities:

I am responsible for the successful leadership, management and growth of our home care agency.

Something unique about me:

I am a servant leader and my gift is to maximize talent and help others.

What I enjoy doing in my free time:

Spending time with my wife, Stacy and my three daughters, Emily, Caroline and Hannah. I love movies, pickle ball, sporting events and community festivals.

Others describe me as:

Affable and energizing.

My educational background and affiliations:

I hold a BBA and MS in Decision Sciences from the College of Business Administration of Georgia State University.