WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut—Elaine Reid has been appointed director of Care at Home by JFS, a West Hartford-based homemaker and companion agency and an affiliate of Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford.

“We are so excited to have Elaine lead Care at Home by JFS,” said Katie Hanley, CEO of Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford, in announcing Reid’s appointment.

“Not only will she carry the high standard of care that our clients and partners know us for, but she will also help us meet the growing needs of people looking to age in place,” she noted.

Reid served as director of outreach and engagement at Care at Home since January of 2020. Her role included working with families to assess needs, outline services, and benefits to closely match appropriate care.

During the global COVID-19 pandemic, Reid was instrumental in adapting to the community’s shifting needs and staying on top of local and national healthcare recommendations as it pertained to the evolution of how public health officials understood the virus.

Reid brings with her over 25 years of professional experience working in the U.S. and internationally. Before joining the Care at Home team, she worked as a senior living advisor supporting people with dementia, and managed and directed a local home care agency specializing in memory support care working with older adults and their families.

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead Care at Home and continue to honor the wishes of people as they age on their terms.” said Reid.

Care at Home’s previous director, Patricia Kiely, led the organization for more than 16 years until it grew to its current position. She will continue to serve as a part-time project manager for Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford.

For more information about Care at Home, visit https://careathomebyjfs.org.

Care at Home by JFS is a registered homemaking and companion agency with the Department of Consumer Protection (CTDCP #HCA0000490). The agency is an affiliate of Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford,