Meet the Charleston/Mt. Pleasant Office

From a young age growing up in the Midwest, Amy’s grandparents and parents not only instilled a strong work ethic but that caring, respecting, and giving back to your elders was just the natural way of life. She started this mission early in life as a first grader, volunteering with her grandpa at the church. She always enjoyed hearing the stories and jokes told by the “young fellas” and picked up a bit of wisdom along the way. She later went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and spent the last 25 years in executive management for various human service companies; including the last 9 years with the corporate office for Senior Helpers before moving to Charleston. She and her husband, Barry realized the value of being able to help seniors remain independent at home after her grandma had a fall and was forced to move out of her home for her own safety. They have seen the struggle that so many families experience in trying to keep mom or dad at home, where they want to be, because life pulls us in many directions. We cannot provide that care all the time nor have the energy it takes to care of an aged loved one and manage your own lives. Amy and Barry decided to take this value and bring the convenience of living with assistance at home to your loved one in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley Counties with Senior Helpers. Their mission is to bring you a sense of peace knowing your loved one is being taken care of by friendly, trained, and compassionate care providers all in their comfort of your loved one’s home. In her free time, Amy enjoys running, swimming, biking, taking her dog (and office mascot) Brutus to the beach, watching college football (especially her beloved Ohio State Buckeyes), and cooking for friends and family.

Barry is an experienced sales professional with over 20 years as a manufacturer's rep in the sporting goods industry. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron in Business Administration and Marketing. Barry and his wife, Amy, started Senior Helpers of Charleston because they both watched their grandparents and mothers grow older and run into difficult situations caring for themselves. They wanted to bring peace of mind to others as they saw with their own families by using home care, including Senior Helpers in Ohio for Amy’s grandma.

They started this company because they believe with care and hard work, they can make a difference in the lives of their clients in Charleston. They want to help them stay independent, ensure they are not lonely and just make their lives a little easier to manage from home. They have set the highest standards for hiring, training, and service to our clients.

They also want to provide a healthy and fun work environment for their team, helping them reach a positive and meaningful life for them and their families. In Barry’s spare time he can be found riding his bike around the Isle of Palms, researching the latest and greatest cars, or relaxing at the beach with family and friends.

Julie attended the State University of New York at Fredonia where she graduated with a degree in social science.  She worked for the Broome County Department of Social Services, and later at the Broome County nursing home as a social worker.  She then worked as social worker at the veterans home in Chenango County, New York, and later returned to the 383 bed Broome County nursing home as the Director of Social Services.

Julie received her Masters degree in healthcare administration at the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Julie married her husband, Rob, who is an emergency physician, relocated to New Hampshire and was a stay at home mom to their three children.  Julie received a parental involvement award in education from the state of New Hampshire.

Julie and family relocated to South Carolina to escape the harsh New England winters.  Julie reentered the workforce, became a certified dementia practitioner and is happy to be working once again with the elderly.
 

Claire grew up in Maryland and raised one daughter until she flew south to join Theresa and Jon (hubby) and her golden grand daughter Eva to enjoy warmer weather and family. After a long career in luxury retail she was looking for something more meaningful and came across Senior Helpers which has become a great fit for her to finish out her career. Claire has settled in Ladson and looks forward to helping the company grow, serving clients with their needs of care for their loved ones.

Kim comes to Senior Helpers with a nursing background in adult progressive care and post-surgical nursing. She is dedicated to the safety and comfort of her patients, delivered in a professional and compassionate manner. Kim considers every individual and family situation unique and knows that listening to their wishes is paramount in providing top notch care, especially in the home. When she isn’t busy being a nurse she loves practicing yoga, being on the water, running on the beach, and enjoying nature.