{"id":1556,"date":"2025-04-09T17:06:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T17:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/?page_id=1556"},"modified":"2025-06-11T21:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T21:44:32","slug":"meet-the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/northcarolina\/echarlotte\/meet-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols offset_small\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row offset_small vc_inner \"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Derek and Kristie Sivells &#8211; Owners&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;]<div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"us-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Derek-Kristie-1c-600x480.jpg\" class=\"attachment-tnail-masonry size-tnail-masonry\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Derek-Kristie-1c-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Derek-Kristie-1c-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Derek-Kristie-1c-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Derek-Kristie-1c-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Derek-Kristie-1c-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Derek-Kristie-1c-2048x1638.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator type_default size_medium thick_1 style_solid color_border cont_none\"><span class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Kristie Sivells &#8211; Owner&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;]<div class=\"g-cols wpb_row offset_small vc_inner \"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>With over 20 years in customer service and frontline management\u2014and more than a decade as a Senior Account Manager in construction and remodeling\u2014I offer strong leadership, problem-solving, and client advocacy skills to home care.<\/p>\n<p>My eight years as a full-time caregiver for my mother who had dementia gave me deep insight into the emotional and practical challenges families face. That experience inspired me to create a home care agency rooted in empathy, dignity, and exceptional service.<\/p>\n<p>I am known for my people-first approach and sense of urgency, and am committed to meeting each client\u2019s unique needs with compassion, creativity, and unwavering dedication.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image\"><div class=\"us-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/KristieSivells.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/KristieSivells.jpg 620w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/KristieSivells-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/KristieSivells-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator type_default size_medium thick_1 style_solid color_border cont_none\"><span class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Derek Sivells &#8211; Owner&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;]<div class=\"g-cols wpb_row offset_small vc_inner \"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image\"><div class=\"us-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/DerekSivells.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/DerekSivells.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/DerekSivells-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>As a proud U.S. Navy veteran with over 30 years of leadership experience in corporate and retail management, I bring a deep commitment to service, integrity, and community care. My passion for senior care is personal born from the journey of finding compassionate, reliable care for a loved one.<\/p>\n<p>At Assisting Hands East Charlotte, our mission is to provide families with trusted, high-quality home care that supports independence and dignity. I\u2019m dedicated to ensuring every client is treated with respect, empathy, and the same level of care I\u2019d want for my own family.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator type_default size_medium thick_1 style_solid color_border cont_none\"><span class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Megan Sivells &#8211; Care Coordinator&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;]<div class=\"g-cols wpb_row offset_small vc_inner \"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I\u2019m a Certified Nursing Assistant with a deep passion for caregiving that began when my grandmother was diagnosed with dementia. That personal experience shaped my commitment to providing compassionate, quality care to others.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Today, I\u2019m proud to serve as the Care Coordinator for Assisting Hands East Charlotte. In my role, I specialize in thoughtfully matching clients with caregivers who meet their needs, not just clinically, but personally. I believe that the right match can make all the difference in someone\u2019s care experience, and I\u2019m dedicated to ensuring every family we serve feels supported and understood.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image\"><div class=\"us-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Megan-Sivells-2-819x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Megan-Sivells-2-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Megan-Sivells-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Megan-Sivells-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Megan-Sivells-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Megan-Sivells-2-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Megan-Sivells-2-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/143\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/Megan-Sivells-2-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_custom_heading text=\"Derek and Kristie Sivells - Owners\" font_container=\"tag:h2|text_align:center\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Kristie Sivells - Owner\" font_container=\"tag:h2|text_align:center\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\"]With over 20 years in customer service and frontline management\u2014and more than a decade as a Senior Account Manager in construction and remodeling\u2014I offer strong leadership, problem-solving, and client advocacy skills to home care. 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