| How Leaves Began
"I understand first hand the responsibilities, difficulties and rewards of caring for a family member at home. I first became acquainted with care giving when my grandmother came to live with our family. Caring for others is a God given gift- one I look for in each and every care companion I hire. When my mother became terminally ill, both of my parents came to live with my husband and me. We cared for her while also easing the burden and heartache my father felt. I have learned how valuable it is to serve the entire family. By being considerate of every family member affected in any situation, everyone benefits. Caring for my family was simply what I was taught to do and it seemed a natural part of me. It led me to help others who were experiencing similar life transitions. I found myself helping a few families with loved ones at Sentinel Pointe in Grand Rapids, Michigan (1992). The type of care I provided- sipping tea, playing board games, and taking them shopping or to the theater- was well-received as it gave family members a much needed break and provided residents with another source of companionship. Word spread, and soon I was too busy to handle the requests on my own. Simply out of obedience to God and sharing the gifts I had been given, Leaves Personal Care Services was founded. Our business name was birthed out of a project I had done in High School, that, again, represented family to me. I depicted leaves in their seasons which represented the seasons of our lives: the bursting new life of spring, the bright and cheerful long days of summer, and the fading days of autumn. It is my prayer that our caregiving will be a ministry of healing and loving support to our clients and their families." Vicky Smit, Founder, Leaves Personal Care Services |
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“The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.” Revelation 22:2 |
Vicky Smit, Managing Member Private Duty Care Coordinator
Vicky is an experienced caregiver and service provider and has been providing
personalized private care for over 12 years. Vicky also oversees our care
staff and client contacts, dementia care, marketing and human resource
department.
Our Personal Care Companions
Each of our caregivers are chosen, trained, and matched up with each client,
in order to provide their best personal and unique service possible…
to help our clients remain independent. We have some CNA and LPN employees,
working as caregivers. We will accompany to the hospital to advocate for
them if a family member is not available.
Our Mission
“Our services are personal and unique … because you are.”
Our Mission: to serve our clients with dignity, compassionate understanding
and respect.
Our Vision
We see every person as an individual with dignity and value.
Our Services
We provide personalized services, from private duty care in your home,
to educating caregivers and the community on the importance of holistic,
person-centered care.
We provide reassurance that your life is important and unique– you
will always have dignity and value.
For Your Safety
All of our companions are carefully selected, screened, insured, bonded
and trained.
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Privacy Policy
Leaves Personal Care Services takes your individual privacy very seriously. Please review the steps that we use to give you the best client service as you use our website.
Personal Information
We will not trade, rent or sell your personal information. Leaves Personal Care Services will not use your name for promotional reasons without your written consent. Only authorized employees of Leaves Personal Care Services will have access to your personal information in our client files.
Email Addresses
All emails sent to Leaves Personal Care Services are completely confidential. We will not add your name to our email list without your permission. Leaves Personal Care Services, LLC will not give your email address to anyone. We will not trade, sell or rent your private email address.
Better Business Bureau
Leaves Personal Care Services will follow:
*BBB Code of Advertising
*BBB Code of Online Practices
*BBB Online program standards
Questions about your privacy
Any questions you may have about our privacy, our services,
or anything else please contact us in these ways. You may email Vicky Smit at vicky@leavespersonalcare.com, call Vicky’s cell at
616. 634.3788 or the office phone at (616) 575.8519 or
you may write us at:
Leaves Personal Care Services
4893 Cascade Road S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546