Our leaders at CareFinders are an eclectic team of talented individuals from the home care category – and other industries. Each brings unique expertise and vision to the company. Our leaders share two traits: success in their fields and a deep personal commitment to making home care a better, happier option.
Many individuals claim to be a “people person.” But, for Erika Duncan, it is actually her title. Our first ever Chief People Officer, Erika brings over 20 years of success in the healthcare industry.
In her most recent role as Chief Human Resource Officer at Trinity Health’s Northeast group, Erika was responsible for strategic planning, change management and transformational leadership at multiple hospitals and care locations, leading over 30,000 healthcare employees. Prior to Trinity, Erika held several executive roles at large organizations including Metro Health and Spectrum Health. where she led talent management, employee relations, WFM, plus compensation and benefits programs for 16,000+ employees.
At CareFinders, she is building a unique employee experience and culture in order to recruit and retain the most qualified workforce in the home care industry. The only thing greater than Erika’s passion for people, is her passion for quality healthcare to keep those people safe. Originally from Michigan, Erika earned a BA from Grand Valley State University and a Masters from Aquinas College. She and her family are moving to the New Jersey area from Syracuse.
A Registered Nurse, Irma worked in hospital settings until she realized “home is where people really needed to be in order to get better.” At CareFinders, Irma is responsible for establishing and maintaining the high clinical standards that are essential to delivering excellent quality patient care. She oversees our extensive staff of clinicians who are focused on developing the skills of our caregivers as well as our Private Duty Nursing Division.
“Home care took on new meaning when Irma was faced with caring for her ill mother. “I chose to bring her home, where I knew she wanted to be. I truly understand what family members go through when caring for a loved one and the impact a home health aide can make.”
Irma sat on the Board of the Home Health Services Association for over 10 years, In 2017, she was appointed to the NJ Board of Nursing by the governor. “It is an honor to make decisions that affect patients, nurses, Certified Home Health Aides and be a voice for the home care industry”.
With a Masters in Finance and an MBA in Healthcare Administration, James is uniquely prepared to manage our New Jersey region. Having excelled in senior level positions at Elegance Senior Living, Genesis Healthcare and more, he brings an energy and dynamic skill set to New Jersey, CareFinders’ original and still largest state. Now, as Senior Vice President, Operations, James oversees the day-to-day workings of New Jersey’s 20 different offices, helping to serve over 5000 patients every day.
John has spent most of his life in two things: Connecticut and Home Health Care. He has held diverse senior management positions across departments at several of the largest home care providers in the state, like Elara Caring, National Home Health Care and New England Home Care. Now, as Regional Director of Operations, Connecticut, he oversees three CareFinders offices that serve 5 counties in the Nutmeg State,
