High-quality care begins with high-quality professionals. We are very selective in accepting only those who meet our stringent hiring criteria to become part of the Youthful Aging Home Care team, and then we fully equip each team member with extensive training and oversight by nursing professionals to ensure that the needs of those in our care are not only met but exceeded.
Our nurse practitioner-led care staff includes a wide range of clinicians and care providers–a certified care manager, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurses who are certified in the Anti-Inflammatory diet, a physical therapist, and two levels of home health aides and certified nursing assistants – all of whom are:
Once a caregiver is selected to care for a client, the caregiver then receives training from our nursing instructor on the client’s particular needs or specifications. The caregiver remains under the guidance and oversight of our registered nurses to ensure that the level of care provided is exactly what is needed by the client at all times. We are devoted to patient satisfaction every step of the way.
Brittany Kitchel, RN, MSN, is a seasoned healthcare leader with over a decade of experience in home health administration and clinical operations. Serving the Sarasota community since 2009, she specializes in infusion therapy, complex chronic illness management, and advanced in-home clinical care. Brittany holds a Master of Science in Leadership in Healthcare Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. As a Certified Guided Care Nurse through Johns Hopkins, she is dedicated to advancing integrated care models, promoting clinical excellence, and fostering strong community partnerships as Director of Clinical Services at Youthful Aging Home Care.
Registered nurse and experienced case manager, Stephanie Mille has more than two decades of experience in home health care. Before relocating to Florida, she worked for over 15 years as a director of nursing, managing chronic health conditions and long-term care cases. Stephanie has been a board member of the Healthcare Emergency Readiness Coalition and Nurse Advisory Board at Fox Valley Technical College. She is a Johns Hopkins-certified Guided Care® Nurse, a certified MoCA Member, and has received certifications for Parkinson’s (Neuro Challenge Foundation), diabetes, and The Anti-Inflammatory diet.
Sheila’s professional career has been devoted to enhancing patient care. As the director of the Patient Advocacy Program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), she instituted numerous programs, many of which received statewide recognition, including several prestigious awards. Upon retiring from RWJUH, Sheila was elected to the Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, where she continues to promote patient advocacy programs and writes a monthly column, “On Your Side.” In addition to her role with Youthful Aging Home Care, she volunteers at JFCS and serves on the Aviva Jewish Council Foundation board.
Chicago native Debbie Leslie relocated to Sarasota more than 15 years ago to be close to her family and to be able to pursue her passion for exercise year-round.
A lifelong athlete, Debbie competed in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii in 1999 and has since turned her knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, and anatomy into a successful business coaching athletes, providing advice on proper diet and preventing injury.
In addition to holding three professional certifications — she’s a clinical exercise physiologist, a certified professional triathlon coach and a nutrition specialist — Debbie also earned a Master’s Degree in exercise physiology from Ball State University.
She is a licensed massage therapist in the State of Florida and has maintained her practice for over 20 years.
Jan works with Youthful Aging Home Care clients who have specialized dietary requirements. Her many years of experience providing personal chef services, preparing therapeutic meals, and as a culinary instructor, allow her to provide the very best meal prep services to our clients. Jan studied hospitality management at Manatee Community College and is also trained in nutrition and safety/sanitation. Jan is a Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach.
Brandy is the owner of Essence of Soleil Massage. She is a graduate of Florida College of Natural Health and has been in practice for over 20 years. Brandy has practiced with local chiropractors, acupuncturists, physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and personal trainers. She specializes in several modalities of massage: neuromuscular, sports, cupping therapy, medical massage, oncology, lymphatic drainage reflexology, and therapeutic. Brandy is well known for relieving physical, mental, as well as emotional acute/chronic pain, while customizing therapies to suit the client’s needs. Each modality applied is a viable enhancement for overall health and well-being. Her serene approach offers harmony, balance, and ease to each client’s lifestyle. Her passionate touch is felt within each healing session.
Learn more about our professional in-home care team and the services we can provide to improve health and wellbeing for your senior loved one.