Our Staff
Michelle Johnson- Chief Executive Officer
Michelle’s background is in Corporate Management. Her experience in leadership and guidance is the driving force to achieving the organizational goals of our agency and the many other branches of our parent company THUMA. She loves serving in her community and she is focused on creating the best environment for our staff, allowing us to provide excellent, professional care to our clients and families. Michelle is a strong leader as she guides the company in growth, excellence, and service.
Chris Smith – Chief Visionary Officer / Owner
As our CVO, Chris is the strategic business planner for our many Visiting Angels offices. He seeks out opportunities for expansion and growth, as he oversees his many other ventures. His persistence is invaluable as our Visiting Angels agency continues to expand and provide the best care to our clients.
When it came to the Visiting Angels brand, Chris was attracted by the opportunity to do something good, start a business that would create jobs and also help those in need of care. Our mission is to serve as angels as we help to brighten homes and better the lives of our clients.
Jeanne Hicks- Director/Owner
Jeanne is new to Grand Junction, but not to the Visiting Angels family. She served as a manager in the Durango area for 3 years before taking over our Grand Junction agency. She loves the outdoors, hunting, and camping with her husband. Jeanne is dedicated to excellent client care and she has a ‘get it done’ attitude. She leads her team with strength and kindness.
Michele Wiginton – Client Care Manager
Traci Leckliter – Scheduler
Julee Beck – Assistant Client Care Manager
Our Caregiver – Every Angel Must Meet 3 Standards:
- They must have experience caring for Seniors they are not related to
- They must be willing to care for a client all the way through to end-of-life
- They must have an inner compassion and desire to help others
We set a high standard at Visiting Angels and are proud to say we only hire 1 in 30 who apply for a position as a caregiver.
All of our caregivers must have:
- Pass 3 interviews
- Have a clean background - 7 year criminal background check for every city, county & state they have lived in
- Pass a 12 component drug screen test
- Have verifiable references both employment and personal
- Prove their skill set through a competency lab
- Display a passion for caring
When you have the opportunity to meet one of our Angels, please ask them about our hiring practice, I’m confident they will give you an earful!
To learn more, call us today at 970.254.8888
Visiting Angels provides In-home care, senior homecare, senior care, elderly care, assistance in living in Grand Junction, Fruita Palisade, Clifton and Orchard Mesa, Colorado.
Serving Grand Junction and Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels GRAND JUNCTION, CO
2454 Hwy 6 & 50 #113Grand Junction, CO 81505
Phone: 970-254-8888
Fax: 970-241-3021