Griswold is More Than Home Care
It’s Peace of Mind
At Griswold Home Care for North San Diego, we offer compassionate in-home care for those who want support to live where they love. With over four decades of experience and a storied legacy of compassion and integrity, we focus on the people we meet and the connections we make right here in our own community. It is our privilege to support your unique needs with respect, empathy, and dedicated attention so you can Live Assured, without the weight of worry.
Griswold is an award-winning pioneer in the non-medical home care industry. We believe Care Professionals are the foundation of our success, and our commitment to innovation is based on our desire to improve the lives of everyone we touch as we serve this community. We focus on personal care, homemaking, companionship, and support for those with conditions, illnesses, or injuries.
Meet Your Team
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Scott Kohnen, CFA
Owner
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Owner
Scott Kohnen hails from southern Illinois, just a stone's throw from St. Louis. He is dedicated to furthering the Griswold brand in San Diego and also acts as the CFO.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Illinois, an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, and carries the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
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April Kohnen
Owner/Director
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Owner/Director
April Kohnen is a third-generation professional caregiver with a rich background in the home healthcare field. With a family legacy in owning and operating board and care homes for the elderly, as well as enhanced behavioral support homes for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, she began her career as a caregiver and eventually became a RCFE certified administrator.
After a fulfilling 17-year career in commercial real estate and the birth of her daughter in 2018, April made the decision to return to the field of caregiving. Alongside her husband, Scott, they discovered a profound connection with Griswold's esteemed history, unwavering values of compassionate care, and dedication to delivering top-tier services.
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America Cisneros
Caregiver Coordinator
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Caregiver Coordinator
America Cisneros brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team.
With a background as an experienced home care aide and direct support professional, America has seamlessly transitioned into her role as Caregiver Coordinator. Her extensive knowledge spans across private residence and care community settings, ensuring she understands the diverse needs of both clients and caregivers.
America holds certification as an Administrator with the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, underscoring her commitment to upholding the highest standards of care. In her role, America collaborates closely with our local recruiter to identify, screen, and onboard caregivers who align with our clients' needs. Through her meticulous attention to detail and compassionate approach, America ensures that every caregiver selected is equipped to provide exceptional care and support to our clients.
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Pauline Valadez, EMT
Community Liaison
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Community Liaison
Pauline Valadez is dedicated to fostering positive connections with valued referral sources and the community at large. Pauline holds certifications including BLS, ACLS, EMT, and is a registered Home Care Aide, showcasing her commitment to high standards in emergency care. Her clinical rotations at Alvarado Hospital and San Diego Post Acute have enriched her healthcare perspective. Since September 2005, she serves as a versatile Volunteer Firefighter and Paramedic with the Santee/Lakeside Fire Department in Lakeside, CA.
Meticulous in patient care, Pauline's expertise is evident in the glowing reviews she receives from our clients. A leader in community safety, her diverse skill set and comprehensive background make her a stalwart professional in ensuring the well-being of the communities she serves.
In Your Community
We’re in This Together
Our team is dedicated to improving the well-being of our community through serving those who need assistance to live where they love. We are active in the neighborhood, so you’ll see us around town at events, participating in associations and meetings, and supporting local organizations inside and outside the care industry. We firmly believe in our ability to create a happier and healthier place to live through the connections we make with the people in our community.
Jean’s Story
In 1982, Dr. Jean Griswold founded our company at her dining room table in a small suburb of Philadelphia. She found out that an elderly woman in her community had died of complications because she had no support system for care. Jean felt this was an easily preventable tragedy and was driven to find a solution by pairing Caregivers with those who could not thrive in their homes alone. She was a true visionary, establishing one of the first and most successful non-medical home care organizations in the country, despite being wheelchair-bound due to Multiple Sclerosis. Over 40 years later, her legacy lives on nationwide.
Scholarship
Where would we be without Caregivers? Their selflessness is astounding, yet they are often overlooked and underappreciated. The Jean Griswold Foundation is dedicated to supporting Caregivers, the backbone of the care industry. We provide educational scholarships so Care Professionals can further their training, enhance their skills, elevate their careers, and better assist the people they serve.
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