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Serving Grand Junction and Surrounding Areas

Visiting Angels GRAND JUNCTION, CO

2454 Hwy 6 & 50 #113
Grand Junction, CO 81505
Phone: 970-254-8888
Fax: 970-241-3021

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.

Dani Carnahan –Client Care Manager --Grand Junction Office (grandjunctionccm@visitingangels.com)

Dani's journey to the Grand Valley began in 2011, where she embarked on a fulfilling career as a Medical Assistant. Her path soon led her to caregiving, showcasing her innate compassion and dedication to helping others. With a natural aptitude for leadership and organization, Dani seamlessly transitioned into an administrative role. In 2024, Dani joined the Visiting Angels team, bringing her passion and drive to forge strong relationships with clients and staff alike. Outside of her professional life, Dani is happily married, a proud parent to three adult children, and cherishes the time spent with her beloved dog, Tink.

Audrie J. “AJ” Lee –Client Care Manager --Montrose Office (montrosecm@visitingangels.com)

Audrie is a 20+ year resident of Montrose and Ouray County. She has been a caregiver for more than 25 years. Born into a family of caregivers at a young age. She is the mother of 6 and grandmother of 3. She has served as a Reg. Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist for more than 15 years, working with all ages of patients. She loves traveling with her husband of 18 years, Kenneth. "AJ" has 2 fur babies at home. Sissy is a 2-yr old toy schnoodle and Rowdie is a one yr old toy Ausie Shepherd. She also loves aquariums. (she has 5) She is dedicated to patient-centered care believing that all our clients are individuals and deserve to have excellence in the care that they receive. She leads with empathy, compassion, and strength.

Teresa Bernal --Schedular --Grand Junction Office
(gjschedular@visitingangels.com)

Teresa is a Colorado native, and has resided in the Grand Junction area for over 20 years. She is our newest Admin Angel, as of March 2024. Teresa and her husband enjoy spending time in the mountains jeeping.

LouAnn James- Veteran RN 

Our Caregivers – 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:

• 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.