Meet Our Staff
At Competent Care, we recognize that skills,
dedication and compassion are needed to
provide quality skilled home care. Our mission is
to improve the quality of life and level of
independence for every client and his or her
family.
Competent Care Home Health Nursing was
founded in 1988. A few years later,
Competent Caregiving was started because
there were few companies we felt comfortable in
recommending after our clients no longer
needed skilled home health care.
We use care in choosing our RNs, LVNs, PTs,
OTs and STs. We believe our health care
professionals are an extension of your family;
therefore, each are screened and evaluated
carefully for your safety and protection. Every
effort is made to ensure compatibility with you
and your family members.
Lynette LaRoche, RN, BSN
CEO and Founder
Lynette became an RN in 1971 and later earned a
Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of
Phoenix. As CEO of this company and Competent
Caregiving, Lynette oversees all services
provided to our clients.
With more than 35 years of nursing experience
in several capacities, Lynette has focused on
providing the next generation of home nursing
and caregiving by building contractual
partnerships with insurance companies, care
coordinators and third party administrators.
Denise Kennard, RN
Vice President
Denise began her career in 1990 as a field nurse
with Competent Care Home Health
Nursing. She later served as Nursing
Supervisor and Director of Patient Care Services
managing case coordination and increased our
long term private duty cases.
With more than 20 years of experience in home
health nursing, her specialties lie in serving
clients with catastrophic injuries and illnesses
who are ventilator- dependent. Under her
guidance, we focus on the full range of home
health care - from complex cases and difficult
family situations to clients who simply need
occasional caregiving.
Sharon Niederhaus, RN
Administrator
Sharon comes to Competent Care with vast
experience in private home care management,
personnel management, training, recruiting, and
acquisitions of other home care acquisitions.
She was the CAHSAH Chair for the Board of
Directors from 2008-08 and has served on the
Board since 1990 in various positions. Under
her leadership, we expect to grow our census,
expand the geographic coverage, and increase
recruitment.
At Competent Care, we recognize that skills,
dedication and compassion are needed to
provide quality skilled home care. Our mission is
to improve the quality of life and level of
independence for every client and his or her
family.
Competent Care Home Health Nursing was
founded in 1988. A few years later,
Competent Caregiving was started because
there were few companies we felt comfortable in
recommending after our clients no longer
needed skilled home health care.
We use care in choosing our RNs, LVNs, PTs,
OTs and STs. We believe our health care
professionals are an extension of your family;
therefore, each are screened and evaluated
carefully for your safety and protection. Every
effort is made to ensure compatibility with you
and your family members.
Lynette LaRoche, RN, BSN
CEO and Founder
Lynette became an RN in 1971 and later earned a
Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of
Phoenix. As CEO of this company and Competent
Caregiving, Lynette oversees all services
provided to our clients.
With more than 35 years of nursing experience
in several capacities, Lynette has focused on
providing the next generation of home nursing
and caregiving by building contractual
partnerships with insurance companies, care
coordinators and third party administrators.
Denise Kennard, RN
Vice President
Denise began her career in 1990 as a field nurse
with Competent Care Home Health
Nursing. She later served as Nursing
Supervisor and Director of Patient Care Services
managing case coordination and increased our
long term private duty cases.
With more than 20 years of experience in home
health nursing, her specialties lie in serving
clients with catastrophic injuries and illnesses
who are ventilator- dependent. Under her
guidance, we focus on the full range of home
health care - from complex cases and difficult
family situations to clients who simply need
occasional caregiving.
Sharon Niederhaus, RN
Administrator
Sharon comes to Competent Care with vast
experience in private home care management,
personnel management, training, recruiting, and
acquisitions of other home care acquisitions.
She was the CAHSAH Chair for the Board of
Directors from 2008-08 and has served on the
Board since 1990 in various positions. Under
her leadership, we expect to grow our census,
expand the geographic coverage, and increase
recruitment.
| COMPETENT CAREGIVING |
| 2900 Bristol St., Suite D107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Telephone: (800) 755-4818 Fax: (714) 545-8830 Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas. |
| 2900 Bristol St., Suite D107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (800) 755-4818 email: info@competentcaregiving.com |
Meet our Staff
At Competent Caregiving, we recognize that skills, dedication and compassion are
needed to provide quality home caregiving. Our mission is to improve the quality of
life and level of independence for every client and his or her family.
Competent Caregiving was founded in 1999 because, as many of our clients no
longer needed skilled home nursing, they asked for referrals to caregiving companies
to provide the same high level of care they received with Competent Care Home
Health Nursing.
At that time, there was a lack of companies we felt comfortable recommending. Even
today, many people, some without any medical training, are opening caregiving
businesses.
We use the same care in choosing our CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) and CHHAs
(Certified Home Health Aides) that we do when hiring RNs, LVNs and PTs for
Competent Care Home Health Nursing. We believe our caregivers are an
extension of your family; therefore, each are screened carefully for your safety and
protection. Every effort is made to ensure compatibility with you and your family
members.
At Competent Caregiving, we recognize that skills, dedication and compassion are
needed to provide quality home caregiving. Our mission is to improve the quality of
life and level of independence for every client and his or her family.
Competent Caregiving was founded in 1999 because, as many of our clients no
longer needed skilled home nursing, they asked for referrals to caregiving companies
to provide the same high level of care they received with Competent Care Home
Health Nursing.
At that time, there was a lack of companies we felt comfortable recommending. Even
today, many people, some without any medical training, are opening caregiving
businesses.
We use the same care in choosing our CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) and CHHAs
(Certified Home Health Aides) that we do when hiring RNs, LVNs and PTs for
Competent Care Home Health Nursing. We believe our caregivers are an
extension of your family; therefore, each are screened carefully for your safety and
protection. Every effort is made to ensure compatibility with you and your family
members.
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| Celebrating 20 Years in Business in 2008 |
| Patient services are provided without regard to race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), communicable disease, or place of national origin. |
Lynette LaRouche, RN, BSN
CEO and Founder
Lynette became an RN in 1971 and later earned a
Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of
Phoenix. As CEO of this company and Competent
Caregiving, Lynette oversees all services provided to our
clients.
With more than 35 years of nursing experience in
several capacities, Lynette has focused on providing the
next generation of home nursing and caregiving by
building contractual partnerships with insurance
companies, care coordinators and third party
administrators.
Denise Kennard, RN
Vice President
Denise began her career in 1990 as a field nurse with
Competent Care Home Health Nursing. She later served
as Nursing Supervisor and Director of Patient Care
Services managing case coordination and increased our
long term private duty cases.
With more than 20 years of experience in home health
nursing, her specialties lie in serving clients with
catastrophic injuries and illnesses who are ventilator-
dependent. Under her guidance, we focus on the full
range of home health care - from complex cases and
difficult family situations to clients who simply need
occasional caregiving.
Kurt Yoder, RN
Administrator
Kurt Yoder RN comes to Competent Care with over 20
years of Home Health management experience. Kurt
has been recognized by CAHSAH as one of the top 25%
Home Health Administrators in the country in 2006. In
addition to Home Health operations, Kurt has been in
private practice as a home health consultant for
numerous Healthcare agencies in Southern California for
many years, providing oversight and for reimbursement,
clinical operations and compliance. As a lifelong
advocate for health education, Kurt is a faculty member
and sits on the Professional Advisory Board for
WestMed College of Vocational Nursing. We look
forward to continued growth in recruitment and clinical
excellence under Kurt’s leadership. You may contact
Kurt at 714-545-4818 or email him at
kyoder@competentcare.com
Leslie Escalera Nelson
Director of Personnel
Leslie organizes, directs and supervises personnel functions, such as
management of personnel records, employee health records and
assuring the agency meets all labor laws, OSHA standards, Worker’s
Compensation and Risk Management activities and administers
employee benefits.
For information regarding employment, visit our Employment
Page or call (800) 755-4818 or email Leslie at
lescalera@competentcare.com.
Director of Personnel
Leslie organizes, directs and supervises personnel functions, such as
management of personnel records, employee health records and
assuring the agency meets all labor laws, OSHA standards, Worker’s
Compensation and Risk Management activities and administers
employee benefits.
For information regarding employment, visit our Employment
Page or call (800) 755-4818 or email Leslie at
lescalera@competentcare.com.
Kendra Stringfellow
Caregiving Manager
Kendra Stringfellow is the newest member of our team, joining us as
Competent Caregiving Manager. Kendra is an LVN who began her
employment with us in early 2011. As a hands on caregiver, Kendra
has demonstrated her commitment to going the extra mile to make
sure her clients expectations are exceeded. Kendra has spent
several years in third world countries providing humanitarian relief
and health education with various organizations. Her commitment
to helping people live the best possible life, is evidenced by her
strong ethic to ensure that those in need of care receive the quality
of service they deserve. Please contact Kendra at 714-334-6380 or
email her at kstringfellow@competentcaregiving.com.
Caregiving Manager
Kendra Stringfellow is the newest member of our team, joining us as
Competent Caregiving Manager. Kendra is an LVN who began her
employment with us in early 2011. As a hands on caregiver, Kendra
has demonstrated her commitment to going the extra mile to make
sure her clients expectations are exceeded. Kendra has spent
several years in third world countries providing humanitarian relief
and health education with various organizations. Her commitment
to helping people live the best possible life, is evidenced by her
strong ethic to ensure that those in need of care receive the quality
of service they deserve. Please contact Kendra at 714-334-6380 or
email her at kstringfellow@competentcaregiving.com.
