Carlos began his career in healthcare. Early on, he demonstrated a natural ability to connect with patients and navigate complex care environments with confidence and compassion.

Carlos transitioned into case management, coordinating care for individuals in both residential treatment facilities and inpatient intensive treatment units. These roles solidified his passion for patient advocacy and delivering customized, holistic care solutions.

Carlos earned his nursing license and has maintained it in good standing ever since. His nursing career has spanned multiple specialties including:

• Psychiatric care
• Detox and addiction recovery
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Skilled nursing facilities
• Long-term care
• Leadership in healthcare operations

Carlos has held key leadership roles such as:

• Nursing Supervisor
• Nurse Manager
• Assistant Director of Nursing

In each of these positions, he successfully led multidisciplinary teams, streamlined healthcare operations, implemented quality improvement initiatives, and prioritized staff development and accountability.

Carlos launched Safe Harbor with a vision to redefine home-based care through innovation, integrity, and a strong focus on client dignity. Under his leadership, Safe Harbor has quickly grown into a premier provider of personalized home care services, known for:

• Rigorous staff training and clinical competency
• Tailored, patient-centered care plans
• A results-driven, compassionate service model
• Operational excellence and full regulatory compliance

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Carlos holds a B.S. in Public Health, equipping him with a systems-level understanding of healthcare policy, population health, and preventive care. This academic foundation has enhanced his ability to build sustainable and effective care delivery models.

Home care industry mentor and consultant

As a respected agency owner in the home care field, Carlos has become a sought-after home care consultant for aspiring agency owners and existing providers looking to scale.
His mentees know him as Coach CJ, a title that reflects his hands-on, empowering, and strategic approach to mentorship.

His Coaching & Consulting Services Focus On

• Compliance and regulatory navigation
• Building strong staffing models
• Business development and revenue diversification
• Branding, leadership development, and culture building

His guidance is known for being practical, transparent, and deeply rooted in real-world experience.

Founder of additional ventures
In addition to his work in home care, Carlos is also the founder and operator of several other successful businesses:

SafeID Biometrics, a fingerprinting and identity verification company offering both in-office and mobile BCI/FBI fingerprinting and live scan services

The Creator’s Den, a collaborative creative studio and workspace designed to empower entrepreneurs, artists, content creators, and innovators. The space supports multimedia production, community collaboration, and business incubation