Laurine O'Donnell

Client Services Director

Susan Quaintance

Community Liason

Before joining the Comfort Keepers team, Susan Quaintance served 7 years at the Center for Life and Learning, an educational outreach program for older adults sponsored by Fourth Presbyterian Church. Before that, she taught English and theology for 23 years at St. Scholastica Academy in Rogers Park. 

After seeing the powerful effects of hospice through caring for both her parents at the end of their lives, she was a volunteer for Rainbow Hospice for almost ten years. 

She is a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago and loves reading just about anything, walking by any body of water she can find, and laughing.

Susan D.

Caregiver / Community Liasion

Susan has worked as a healthcare coordinator for over 10 years. After many dedicated years working as a Practice Manager, Susan was inspired to take on a new role as a direct care provider. Known for her cheery disposition, Susan excels on companion cases. She is an excellent cook, maintains a clean and inviting home environment, and is able to assist with scheduling doctors’ appointments, outings, and trips to the grocery store like a true pro.

Jamie

Caregiver

Chosen from 140 nominees, Jamie was named one of the 6 Kristina Butler Comfort Keepers of the Year in June of 2022. Jamie has worked in the medical field for over seven years and is a certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician. Jamie has a natural gift for caring for others. When reflecting on her volunteer service at an adult foster home, her former supervisor stated, "Ms. Lewis has a huge heart and is always willing to learn. She gives her all to those in her care." Jamie has special skills in providing nutritional meal preparation, companionship, cleaning, and providing personal care.

Luella Lipsey

Caregiver

An at-home caregiver since 1989, Luella values her long-term relationships with both clients and staff. She excels at treating those in her care as family, and making sure that they are always feeling and looking good. Luella says that she has learned the most from her clients with Parkinson’s Disease. She also has significant experience dealing with individuals with various forms of dementia.

Janice Dugo

Caregiver

Janice has been part of the Comfort Keeper’s family since 2018. Her favorite thing about being a caregiver is the many lessons she has been taught by the many clients she has serviced. With their help, she says she has learned to really listen with, both, her ears and her heart. Janice’s experience includes caring for clients with diabetes and dementia.

Margaret Bouie

Caregiver

Margaret has been a professional caregiver for over five years and especially enjoys the variety of people she has met. The experience of all the differences- in temperament, permanently and situational, have enriched her life. Consistently going above and beyond to ensure that her clients’ needs are met is something that Margaret is known for.

Oyun Siciliano

Caregiver

Oyun has worked with Comfort Keepers for 4 of her 8 years as a caregiver. She is a great communicator with a vast array of skills and experience. Most recently, she worked with a client that suffered a stroke, assisting with personal care and other ADL's. She is always positive and is great with engaging with clients.  

Comfort Agyapong

Caregiver

Comfort has worked with Comfort Keepers for 6 years. She has worked as a caregiver for 9 years. She is dependable and consistent. She has vast experience with bedbound clients and transferring. She has a calm and patient demeanor allowing her to build strong relationships with her clients.