About Us

Jennifer Anastasiades is the President and Co-owner of Home Helpers on the South Shore.  In this role, she oversees all of Home Helpers marketing and community relations.  Prior to starting Home Helpers, Jennifer held various positions in health care management in both hospital and managed care organizations over the last fifteen years.  She was previously employed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and New England Medical Center.  She then moved onto the managed care setting, where she was the Project Manager responsible for a national case management computer application rollout.  She was also the Manager of Client Services in which she implemented customer support processes, resolved problems and developed escalation procedures to ensure a focus on client satisfaction.  She has strong analytical and communication skills and enjoys working with people of all ages. 

Jennifer has a Master of Business Administration degree from Boston University which she received with a concentration in Health Care Management with the distinction of high honors and a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Providence College. 

Pat Dowd is the Director of Operations and co-owner of Home Helpers on the South Shore.  In this role, she manages all client relations, staffing and the financial management of the company.  Prior to starting Home Helpers, Pat had several years’ financial management experience in both small and large organizations as an Accounting Manager and Controller. As Finance Director for Barnstable County, Pat was responsible for all financial management and budgeting for county departments, including the Barnstable County Hospital and the Children's Clinic. She also served as interim Treasurer for the Town of Chatham. Pat, who is community oriented, has served as a member of the Duxbury Finance Committee for three terms and as an elected member of the Board of Selectmen for six years as well as a member of various other town committees.  From personal experience with her father, Pat understands first hand the hardships of dealing with an aging parent in need of assistance and help from others.  It was this personal experience that motivated Pat to dedicate her time and energy to Home Helpers.

Pat is a Fordham University graduate with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. 

Caregivers are selected for their genuine desire to help people.  We focus on essential qualities such as patience, understanding, and dependability.  Job responsibilities and individual client requests change daily therefore our Caregivers must possess excellent communication skills.  Each Caregiver is carefully selected and must satisfy our rigorous employment criteria which includes; a comprehensive interview process, previous employment verification, reference checks, criminal background check (CORI), and a motor vehicle check.  We take pride in selecting Caregivers who are trustworthy and courteous.  A home consultation is scheduled and performed for each client prior to beginning services.  This consultation is free of charge and is designed to identify the specific needs of the client.  Upon completion of the in-home consultation, a Caregiver is selected to meet the specific needs of that client.  Our ongoing client satisfaction program helps to ensure that each Caregiver meets and exceeds the client’s expectations.