Welcome to the Van Dyk Family

We are proud to celebrate 70 years of caring, grounded in six decades of family ownership.

Quality care permeates everything we do, and our experts are available to provide the solutions you and your family deserve.

We consider you part of our family, and we welcome you to experience what sets us apart.

 

 

 

Sincerely,

Bob Van Dyk, President & CEO
Elizabeth Van Dyk

About Us

Since 1953, Van Dyk Health Care has met the needs of senior in Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties. Bob Van Dyk, President & CEO, continues his family’s legacy and presents our new division At Home with Van Dyk, as a complement to our existing nursing homes, post-hospital rehab and assisted living communities.

The Van Dyk name is as good as our word. Simply stated, you can trust that we will treat your family as if they were our family. We consider our staff to be an extension to your family. Our compassion and care provide the foundation that established our reputation.

We are licensed by the State of New Jersey and the Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC).  We are fully insured and bonded. Our caregivers are all Certified Home Health Aides who are trained and employed by At Home with Van Dyk, so you need not worry about unemployment insurance, payroll taxes, worker compensation or liability insurance.
Whenever or wherever your family needs our presence, you can rest assured that we will find a caregiver with the experience, skills and personality that best suit your family’s needs. We believe in personalized care. Our home health aides will enable you or your family member to maintain independence with their living environment.

Meet Our Staff

Christine Sanchez

Christine Sanchez

Executive Director

As executive director of At Home With Van Dyk, Christine Sanchez oversees all areas of customer service, business development, marketing, staffing, strategic partnerships and regulatory compliance on behalf of the agency. She has served in a leadership role in home care since 2010, previously as a Regional Director. Christine believes strongly in building talented leaders within an organization — a core value of the Van Dyk family for decades. Her sincere desire to make a positive impact on families and colleagues is felt at all times. Christine earned a bachelor of arts degree in communication from Rutgers University.

Julie Cowan

Julie Cowan

Director of Nursing

Julie brings over 20 years of nursing experience to the Van Dyk family. Her warmth and compassion make a profound impact in the lives of the many seniors we proudly serve. She has a proven track record of building strong clinical teams to serve in home health settings. As Director of Nursing, she is the chief clinical leader of Van Dyk’s home care division, overseeing the company’s coordination of care and delivery of care. She helps maintain compliance with all regulatory commissions. Julie started her nursing career as a field supervisor for a home care agency in Florida and then later become a director of nursing in New Jersey. She earned her BSN degree from South University.

Denise Meeks

Denise Meeks

Assistant Administrator

Denise joined the Van Dyk family with over 25 years of experience in business management and office operations. She has been a member of the AHVD leadership team since its opening.  A consummate professional with vast credentials in healthcare, Denise provides a steady presence in the AHVD office with her strong analytical, problem-solving and people skills. She manages all billing and collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing and financial reporting. She previously served as a Business Manager for a mid-sized consulting firm, overseeing human resources, accounting and client relations. Denise began working in home care in 2012 and continues to shine in a profession that she loves dearly.

Elina Polyakov

Elina Polyakov

Director of Concierge Services

Elina joins the Van Dyk family with over 12 years of experience providing social work and concierge services to seniors living at home. Her primary focus is on customer satisfaction and her motto is to do “whatever it takes” to ensure the clients are well cared for. Elina provides regular home visits, performs assessments, advises on care plans, monitors care, offers crisis intervention and supportive counseling, and linkages to other professionals. She also serves as a support to the caregivers and advocates for their professional needs. Elina earned a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University School of Social Work. She is passionate about her profession, and she treasures every moment and every interaction with her clients, learning in the process about resilience and overcoming challenges of aging.

Carolann Townsend

Carolann Townsend

Director, Compliance, Scheduling & HR

Carolann brings over 14 years of home care experience to the Van Dyk family. Starting her career with the home care division of a top medical center in Northern New Jersey, she was the liaison between the home care division, the medical center and physician offices. Carolann’s compassion and outstanding customer service with clients, families and caregivers is reflected in her providing quality care into our clients’ homes. As Director of Human Resources and Compliance, Carolann oversees all aspects of staffing, recruiting, training, regulatory affairs and technology integration for scheduling.

Ashley Dohm

Ashley Dohm

Client Care Specialist

Ashley brings a stellar record of customer service to the Van Dyk family and everyone we serve. As a client care specialist, Ashely’s primary duties include coordinating schedules with our certified Home Health Aides to ensure we are able to match aides based on specific client needs. She is a powerful force in the workplace, relying on her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Ashley graduated from William Paterson University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology.

Our Mission

As our patient, resident or referral partner, you will feel confident in knowing that ‘we care’ about your health needs. Our positive clinical outcomes and family-driven atmosphere enable healthier, more fulfilling lives. You’ll receive the right level of care at the lowest possible cost, the right staff based on medical necessity and the right resources to measure progress every step of the way.

smallhandsExperience The Difference

By honoring God through our mission, we provide quality care with compassion, dignity and respect.

We welcome you to experience the difference of being At Home with Van Dyk.