Why choose us for home care in Pasadena, CA?

Carter Prescott received his BS in accounting in 2006 and has his MBA from the University of La Verne with a concentration in Management and Leadership in 2018. Carter has over 20 years of finance, business management and strategic planning experience. Prior to joining Home Instead Senior Care, he was the Principal Manager of Corporate Budgets for Southern California Edison (SCE), a California electric utility. He was with SCE for over 12 years in a variety of financial management roles. Carter has led the successful implementation of several critical multi-million dollar projects for SCE and has also worked for companies such as Toyota Motor Sales USA, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide and TicketMaster, LLC. For as long as he can remember, Carter has always had a strong affinity for seniors. Growing up being really close to his Grandmother, Betty Ann, he spent much of his childhood with her. Since her passing in 2003, Carter has dreamed of making a career change that would enable him to make a difference in seniors' lives. When Carter & Greg found an opportunity with Home Instead Senior Care, they knew​​ that it was the right company for them as the values and guiding principals were closely aligned to them personally. Currently acting in an advisory role, Carter provides his leadership and guidance in several areas including overseeing the business ​​financial operations.

Dr. Gregorio V. Sanchez Jr. received his BS in Chemistry from the California Polytechnic University at Pomona in 2001 and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Southern California in 2006. Since graduating Greg has worked in the pharmaceutical industry playing a key role in bringing several therapeutic drug products to market. In addition to his employment as a Senior Research Scientist, Greg has held adjunct faculty positions at California Polytechnic University at Pomona, Pasadena City College, and Rio Hondo College. Greg has always had a special place in his heart for the senior community. Coming from a large Hispanic family, he grew up surrounded by his grandparents, great-aunts and great-uncles. For a period of time as a young adult, he lived with his maternal grandparents acting as their caregiver while continuing his education. The time he spent with them and their friends, ​provided him with insight and an appreciation for the needs of the senior community. It was only natural when an opportunity presented itself to purchase a Home Instead Senior Care franchise, he jumped at it. Greg is the Director of Home Instead Senior Care Pasadena, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and as well as striving to meet our long-term strategy of becoming the "platinum" home care provider in the San Gabriel Valley.

Elizabeth Jenyo brings 25 years of management experience to Home Instead Pasadena. She chose to join the Home Instead team because she wants to make a difference in seniors' lives. Her passion is providing excellent customer service. Elizabeth works closely with the administrative staff managing the day to day operations with scheduling, ensuring quality assurance visits are completed, as well as working with clients and their families providing care consultations to ensure the best care for our clients. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys cooking, making homemade jams and soaps and spending time with her cats and dog.

Joan recently joined the Human Resources Team at Home Instead Pasadena and she could not be more excited to be part of an amazing Team that truly cares for the remarkable roster of Caregivers as well as the Company's clients. Joan's strong customer service was built by working at different Hotels in Los Angeles for the last 12 years. She was happy to go above and beyond for the guests but serving her colleagues has been her goal. With the effects of the pandemic to the Hospitality world, Joan did not let it stop from reaching her dream to become a Human Resources Professional, so she took online classes to get certified in HR Management. Joan is looking forward to learning more about Healthcare and serving the Senior Community by supporting her Colleagues. Joan and her husband love animals especially their two four-legged kids Shiloh and Angie, so they always try their best to support cruelty-free companies.

Jennifer began her journey as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) spending two years providing compassionate care and advocacy for developmentally disabled residents at a SNF. She then built a successful 19 year career in cosmetic and retail management, where she led teams while helping women look and feel their best. She found fulfillment in building confidence, fostering meaningful relationships, and creating positive experiences that empowered others from the inside out. Jennifer joined Home Instead in March 2019 as a Scheduling Coordinator. Through her dedication, adaptability, and passion for serving others, she earned opportunities to grow within the organization, first as a Client Intake Specialist and now as a Business Development Advisor. Her journey reflects her commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, their families, and the community. Beyond her professional career, Jennifer has been happily married for 32 years and is the proud mother of three accomplished children who continue to inspire her every day. Her commitment to serving others extends well beyond the workplace. She currently serves as President of MASCA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged students from her hometown in the Philippines. Guided by its mission to "Build Dreams Through the Gift of Learning," Jennifer works alongside fellow volunteers to provide educational opportunities that empower young people to pursue brighter futures.

Jean comes to Home Instead after meeting Dr. Greg Sanchez as a Kaiser medical social worker in 2017. Throughout the past few years, she referred patients to Home Instead. She feels blessed to be working for an agency that she respected years ago at Kaiser. Jean has 20 years of medical social work experience. She graduated with her master's degree in social work at UCLA. Jean has always worked with the senior population which she considers one of her main passions in life. She enjoys interacting with seniors because of the amount of life they have lived and learning about their life lessons. Her second passion is life coaching. She got her certification in 2013 and loves to guide people of all ages in attaining their life goals. In her spare time, she enjoys being outside in nature whether it is at the park walking her puppy or going to the beach with friends and family. She also loves exploring diverse ways of self-care through yoga, meditation, and her essential oil collection. Her perfect day would be going to a Farmers' market and exploring new tastes while spending time with people she loves.

Nicole Libreros is a dedicated LVN (Nurse) who brings to our Home Instead team 12 years of experience working in the Healthcare and Mental Health field. Nicole has experience leading teams of care professionals to provide optimal care. Her journey began as a caregiver and grew into administrative management roles such as Client Care Manager, Nurse Manager, and Behavioral Health Supervisor. She is passionate about providing quality care while remaining mindful of her patient's individual preferences & care needs. Nicole's love for Healthcare was initiated by admiring her mother as a Nurse and eventually caring for her Father and Grandfather, who had cancer. After her loved ones passed, she knew it was her destiny to become a Nurse and provide empathetic, quality care to all.Rest assured, with Nicole on our team, she will go above and beyond to ensure your loved one is receiving continuous exceptional care. When Nicole is not working with her clients, she cares for her Grandmother, who has Alzheimer's, and enjoys making memories with her family. Nicole has a dog daughter named Loli and a boyfriend who she loves to travel and cook with.

I came to Home Instead with 9 years of management experience at a nail salon and 7 years of experience as a library media clear in the LAUSD. I joined Home Instead as an Administrative Assistant and moved my way up as a Scheduler Coordinator. As a part time caregiver for my Mom who has stage 1 dementia, working at Home Instead helped me with understand her needs. I am happy that Home Instead is providing me with opportunities to expand my knowledge and professional growth. During my free time, I enjoy cooking, gardening and spending time with my family.