Meet Our Comfort Keepers®Home Health Care Aide Team
Hear from our amazing team at Comfort Keepers Sarasota, FL, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, North Port and the surrounding areas.
Every member of our home healthcare aide team is professional and well-trained. We conduct a thorough screening and interviewing process to identify the best home care aides, and only those who pass this process go on to complete training to deliver our special brand of home care and become Comfort Keepers®. What truly sets our people apart, though, is their natural gift for caring for others. Every member of our team is important to us, whether they are working one-on-one with clients or if they are working in the office to answer any questions a client may have. They all have the same goal of providing the best home health care seniors can possibly have to remain safely in their homes.
All Comfort Keepers pass extensive background checks and complete continuing education. They are bonded, insured, and covered by workers' compensation insurance to protect our clients and their families.
Itay Shalev
Owner / General Manager
Itay's passion for eldercare developed as a young man. During his summer vacations Itay spent months caring for his elderly uncle; preparing meals, escorting him on walks, and providing companionship that helped him feel connected and valued.
As a psychology student Itay participated in clinical work that helped to connect underserved seniors with community resources which improved their nutrition, health, and overall quality of life. After seeing the growing need for reliable and trustworthy care, he decided to open Comfort Keepers Chicago in 2010.
After a move to Sarasota, Florida in 2021, they took over the Sarasota and Bradenton Comfort Keepers in June 2024 and now proudly serve the community where they live once again.
As an owner, Itay understands that each client’s unique situation requires customized and flexible solutions. Itay earned his Law Degree from University of Wisconsin and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Romance languages from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Itay is a proud father of two sons who are 12 and 14 years old. In his free time, Itay enjoys spending quality time with his family, cheering his sons at soccer games, and cooking. Itay is fluent in Italian and passable in Hebrew.
Jaspreet Bindra, J.D
Director of Business Development
Prior to joining Comfort Keepers, Jaspreet was an attorney and had a career in nonprofit management at Feeding America. Jaspreet has her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Law degree from North Carolina Central University.
Jaspreet joined Comfort Keepers in 2016 and in her role she directs new business development and HR (recruiting, training and developing our care team). She's passionate about providing the best care for seniors in her community and looks for meaningful relationships with peers, clients and caregivers alike! Jaspreet is married to Itay Shalev and has two sons, Avi (age 13) and Jai (age 11).
email: jaspreetbindra@comfortkeepers.com
Elizabeth Bornstein, LCSW
Community Advocate
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with certifications in oncology, palliative care, and hospice social work. She currently provides psychosocial oncology care at Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, supporting patients and families through some of life’s most challenging moments.
Through both her extensive professional experience and her own family’s personal journey, Elizabeth understands the profound impact that compassionate, high-quality care can have on healing, comfort, and overall well-being.
As Community Advocate for Comfort Keepers, Elizabeth is dedicated to helping families access exceptional in-home care that promotes comfort, dignity, independence, and peace of mind.
Elizabeth is also an active member of the Sarasota community. She serves in leadership roles on the Boards of the Cancer Resource Network of Sarasota Manatee and Temple Emanu-El.
Originally from Philadelphia, Elizabeth attended Kenyon College and Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. She and her husband relocated to Sarasota in 1998, where they have raised their family. Elizabeth enjoys nature and wildlife and is proud to call Sarasota home.
Robin Spiegel, RN
RN Supervisor
Robin earned her RN license in 1983 and worked for a law firm specializing in medical malpractice and then a hospital risk manager. While raising her kids, Robin maintained her risk management consulting services. Robin entered the field of Geriatric Care Management in 2019 after taking care of her elderly in-laws. Robin got certification in Geriatric Care Management and worked for 5 years as a Geriatric Care Manager in Atlanta. She attended many seminars regarding care for the Senior population.
Robin recognizes that providing care for seniors can be very complex with chronic and acute medical conditions, cognitive changes, and physical limitations. However, Robin enjoys learning about the fascinating histories of seniors and helping manage various family dynamics. It is important to allow the seniors to feel as independently as possible and allow seniors the integrity they deserve.
Robin hails from Atlanta, GA and has been a Sarasota resident for over 3 years now. She is an active volunteer in the Sarasota community. Currently she volunteers for Sarasota Memorial Hospital, is a volunteer driver for Senior Transportation Services and is a volunteer usher at the Van Wezel. Robin and her husband Mark have 2 adult daughters who live up North and love to visit their parents in Sunny Florida. Robin and Mark live in the downtown area and enjoy walking over the Ringling Bridge and downtown Sarasota.
Brandi Geiser
Client Services Coordinator
Brandi’s passion for caring for older adults began early, spending weekends helping a neighbor with small tasks — including learning how to fold towels “the right way,” a skill she still uses today. Brandi is committed to building strong relationships with families and staff and feels deeply connected to the world of home care — a place she says she has “always belonged.”
She brings over 25 years of experience across home care and hospice, including:
•10 years as a CNA in facilities and private homes
•13 years in Hospice, building strong administrative expertise (staffing, admissions, medical records, billing)
•Additional leadership roles with Brookdale and managing a private home care agency
Brandi is a proud mom of three, grandmother of six, and Goldendoodle mom to Milo. She enjoys cruising, reading, cooking, baking, plant care, and creative crafting.
Amy Wright
Scheduling Coordinator
Amy brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience to Comfort Keepers, including hands-on experience as a full-time caregiver. In her role as Scheduling Coordinator, Amy helps carefully match each client’s needs with the skills, personality, and availability of our caregiving team.
Her strong interpersonal skills and intuitive understanding of both clients and caregivers help her create thoughtful, reliable care matches. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time at the beach, drawing, and being with dogs.
Interested in joining the Comfort Keepers Sarasota care team?
We offer competitive compensation, a highly flexible work schedule, and opportunities to impact someone’s life in a meaningful and fulfilling way. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job senior care job or the start of a new career, we’d love to hear from you.
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