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Meet the Rock Hill Office

Over the past 10 years we have built an exceptional team of care professionals, each committed to remaining at the forefront of the in-home care industry through our proprietary ongoing training and education programs. At Senior Helpers Rock Hill we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. The Senior Helpers Rock Hill office opened in 2008 with a passion for helping others and an interest in the growing need for in-home care services. Today, we continue that commitment to delivering the best possible in-home care to seniors in York, Chester, Kershaw and Lancaster counties.

Our History

Our History

Senior Helpers of Rock Hill was proud to join the Senior Helpers system in 2008. Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and affordable in-home care with well-trained caregivers. Nothing is more important to us than being the best available resource for seniors and families in our community.

Our team is constantly growing and evolving to better support our clients. We are blessed to be a part in serving seniors that want to remain in their home for as long as possible. We are also there to help them and their families with decision making and transition for the next step if necessary. We firmly believe the key to longevity in any illness or stage of life is surrounding yourself with positivity, a safe environment and proper attentive care, and our team strives to fulfill each of these components.

Our mission and vision are to bring the best home care service to individuals whose goal is to age at home.  We work diligently to continue to educate, coach and train our care professionals to make sure our clients are safe as they assist them with their needs.  Our team of care professionals consists of individuals who will encourage and support our clients to continue to do the things they love, encourage a healthy lifestyle physically, mentally, and socially.  We remind our team that their goal is to create a positive environment and a healthy daily routine that our clients can enjoy and benefit from cognitively.

Our process

Our process

The first step in the process is a complimentary, initial in-home care assessment with a Senior Helpers consultant.  This assessment can help you understand the true needs of your loved one, and your options. Together we can discuss their needs, our senior care services and determine what’s best for your entire family.

We will cover:

  • Your family's specific goals
  • Your loved one's daily plan design and schedule
  • Pricing and payment methods
  •  Implementation process
  • Ongoing communication and follow-up plan

Meet the Staff

Steve Kowalke

Owner

Steve is committed to having a positive impact on individuals by enabling seniors to remain in their homes safely and with a high quality of life.  When we provide excellent care for our clients we also enhance the quality of life of their families.  They have a peace of mind knowing that their loved one is being cared for.  He enjoys working closely with families and community partners to make sure clients and their families have all of the information they need to make the best decisions regarding care.  Leveraging over 30 years in business and consulting, Steve is passionate about delivering excellent customer service at every touch point by providing a very personalized experience backed by a highly trained staff and robust processes.

Brandy Alexander

Owner

Owns and operates Senior Helpers of Rock Hill, Lancaster, York and Fort Mill with her husband Steve.  Brandy is passionate about improving the quality of care for the aging community, in particular those affected by Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Dementia.  She believes home care is a service that should be the first choice we make for our loved ones. 

Brandy has over 15 years in business administration.  Her work experience allows her to support the office in various roles.  She often wears different hats which allows her to stay close to the team and engaged with our caregivers and clients.  She is determined to deliver high quality customer service to our clients, their families and our partners in the community.

About the Team

We believe that to be successful in improving Home Care it is all about the Team.  We decided early on that our team needed to include individuals who embraced the same beliefs about what home care should be, where it should be headed and believed wholeheartedly, we are enough to make the difference and to make the changes needed.  We decided to build an organization that would enable us to be better connected with our clients and their loved ones.  We also felt it important to focus on how to better support our team of care professionals.  We have developed ways to enhance their training, improving our culture to allow them to feel connected to the office and each other, and create ways to recognize the important work they are doing.

Client Care Managers

Our client care managers take the time to assess and get acquainted with their clients and their families so they can create a customized care plan with a care agenda that works for everyone.  They use the Life Profile tool to identify safety risks, learn the health history and current health status of the client, assess the level and type of care needed.  They will also use our Quality-of-Life Planner to determine activities the client enjoys and goals the client would still like to achieve independently and with assistance.  We believe that it is important to learn as much as we can about the people we care for because we want to create an environment and care agenda where they remain engaged and continue to thrive.

Recruiter

Choosing the right team is very important to us.  Each care professional on our team represents who we are and what we stand for, so our selection process is very important to us. We conduct a thorough nationwide background check and administer a drug test on each person we decide to hire. They must exhibit a compassionate heart, making a difference for our seniors must be important to them, and they must be willing to continue to learn.   Our reference checks are preformed to learn about their work ethic, how they perform in a team environment, and how well they communicate.

When we feel we have the right person we want to get to know them and what is important to them.  This enables us to match them with the right clients and to be able to celebrate any achievements, recognition rewards they earned or anniversaries with things they enjoy and would appreciate.

Each care professional during onboarding is trained in our Center of Excellence where we assess their skills and make sure they are trained and comfortable with DME that will be used during the care of client.  We also offer and encourage each care professional to continue with their training by taking advantage of any of our many training programs.

 

Center of Excellence

Our Center of Excellence is a multi-unit training center that portrays a model of a client’s bedroom, kitchen/dining area and bathroom.  We use the space with care plan examples to train our care professionals on common durable medical equipment used in care (walkers, transfer belts, transfer boards, Hoyer lifts, etc.), spotting safety risks, refresh or train on proper transfers, monitoring common vitals and how to use monitoring sheets, train on common housekeeping tasks, how to track med reminders, stand by assistance, and much more. 

We encourage our Health care provider partners, clients and potential clients to come visit this space and observe a training session.  The center allows us to help care professionals to meet their clients at each stage of their care which can allow the clients to remain with care professionals they have been with and have become comfortable with.

Nurse

We realized that client care support and the proper training and support of our care professionals is equally important in providing the right care with the right people.

Our nurse assesses the ability of each care professional’s level of care they can provide.  The nurse assesses any health or physical restrictions, develops a training plan to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to be safe and successful with the client.  Our nurse provides this training through the Center of Excellence, on the job, shadowing and through our on-line training modules.

The nurse also assists with client care management for clients needing a high level of care. 

 

24/7 On Call Service

At Senior Helpers, we understand that care needs don’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Whether it’s an urgent concern, a last-minute schedule change, or simply a question that can’t wait, our 24/7 On-Call Service ensures that help is always just a phone call away.

No matter the time of day or night, there will always be a dedicated team member available to answer your call, provide guidance, and address any immediate concerns. Your peace of mind matters to us, and we are committed to offering reliable, round-the-clock support.

📞 Call us anytime at 803-329-4357—we’re here for you 24/7!

Senior Helpers Team Goes Red for Heart Health!

Senior Helpers Team Goes Red for Heart Health!

At Senior Helpers of Rock Hill and East Columbia, we are proud to support Heart Health Month by participating in National Wear Red Day! Our team showed up in style, wearing red to raise awareness about heart disease and the importance of cardiovascular health.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., but it’s preventable with healthy lifestyle choices, regular check-ups, and knowing the signs. By wearing red, we stand in solidarity with those affected and encourage everyone—especially our care professionals, clients, and community—to take steps toward a healthier heart.

Join us in spreading awareness! Take a moment today to:
:heavy_check_mark: Know your numbers – Keep track of blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels.
:heavy_check_mark: Stay active – Even 30 minutes of daily movement can make a difference.
:heavy_check_mark: Eat heart-healthy foods – More fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, less processed foods.
:heavy_check_mark: Schedule a check-up – Regular doctor visits help catch potential risks early.


❤ Let's work together for a heart-healthy future! ❤

Areas We Serve

Senior Helpers Rock Hill provides a full range of senior home care services for you or your loved one — from companionship and housework help, to more complex care services, including disease management, Live-In and 24-hour care services.

Senior Helpers Rock Hill serves the cities and towns of: 

  • Rock Hill
  • Chester
  • York
  • Clover
  • Camden
  • Gaffney
  • Union
  • Fort Mill
  • Indian Land
  • Lake Wylie
  • Tega Cay
  • Lancaster
  • Pageland
  • Fort Lawn
  • Great Falls
  • Kershaw

We have been very pleased with Senior Helpers. The staff have all treated us so nicely. Your caregiver has shown such kindness and compassion to our family and made our burden a little easier to carry.”