Our Team

​Your Home Instead Senior Care franchise owner possesses a heartfelt desire to work with seniors in her community. It's the reason why she was chosen to serve seniors and their families right here in Sudbury, ON. Learn more about her passion for making a difference in the lives of seniors in your community.

​Johanne Goral, employed with home Instead Senior Care since fall 2015 holds a diploma with honors in Office and Payroll Administration and has a burning passion for helping others in her community. Born and raised in Azilda, Ontario, Johanne has spent several years working in the customer service field in Sudbury and surrounding areas. On her down time, she enjoys reading and horseback riding.

Johanne is a kind, loving and compassionate person. She creates a foundation within our office for happy, healthy relationships with both our clients and Caregivers. She is very optimistic about her future here at Home Instead Senior Care!

Nikki Sage loves working for a company that is dedicated to helping others and she is motivated by endeavours that make a difference in her community. Nikki began working with Home Instead Senior Care in 2015 as a Community Service Representative. She continues to manage a team of sales professionals, provides the community with various senior related educational presentations, and work alongside the owner with various special projects

In her personal life, Nikki is married with two fur babies named Lola and Jasmine. Nikki has a background in recording engineering and a degree in theatre arts.  She loves to sing, write songs and play guitar. 

Since my start at Home Instead, I have learned so much about our community and the great people who make it. My goal as the Inquiry Specialist is to continue to build trust and emotional connection with others and always bring to mind a true Home Instead experience. I am dedicated to working hard in the effort to help other people, while at the same time, providing an old fashioned quality of life for my family. Outside of work, my family and photographing people are my passions.

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As a previous Home Instead Senior Care employee, Rayanne is proud to be back and being part of the team again and being just as passionate on continuing care for our clients as when she first came on board.

Rayanne is a highly motivated Bilingual Human Resources Management Graduate, PSW and Child youth worker, who has 10 years of experience working with the vulnerable population, high risk clients, case managing and programing. She constantly demonstrates positive leadership and communication skills in all aspects of her work and community life. She is dedicated to applying Social Work practices and principles as well as offering holistic approach towards clients building independence. Rayanne has professional experience working in residential settings and with community based organizations with proven ability to take direction and work within mandates and protocols. She also enjoys spending time with family and her dogs.

​Venessa started out with Home Instead as a PSW – where she truly learned the passion that every one of our caregivers hands out. Venessa has worked many years of customer service in Sudbury. Now, as the Home Care Consultant for the Sault Ste. Marie area she is honored to be working aside such a great team that puts each of their hands out into the community. One thing she always works towards is to be positive, up-beat, and to always say hello with a smile. Outside of work, Venessa is family oriented and loves to travel and experience new things at any opportunity.

​Amanda has always had a passion to care for and help other's. She has a degree in medical technology where she started her carreer at lifelabs and has since moved on to continue her path with the Home Instead team. Amanda has based her career around helping those in need. She has been with the Home Instead Team since 2016, where she continues to work in the field serving her clients and is a newly added member to the office working as a weekend Supervisor . She always has an upbeat attitude and an infectious smile. Amanda was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario where she enjoys serving her community in various ways. Amanda's enjoyment does not end at helping people and making them happy but she also shares her loving and caring nature with animals. She has donated some of her time to voluntering at a local shelter helping animals in need. In her spare time, nothing gives her more enjoyement than spending time with her family. Her son and daughter are the reason she is so motivated at succeding in all aspects of life. Amanda is looking forward to continue offering her compassionate attitude as a valued member to the Home Instead family. 

Melanie Mcindoe is a Social Service Worker. She started with Home Instead March 2018 as a Service Coordinator.

As a Service Coordinator Melanie Assists our clients in finding a caregiver that best suits their needs. Melanie is dedicated to ensuring all our clients will receive the best care possible. She also prepares schedules between caregivers and clients.

When Melanie is away from work she enjoys spending time with her family which includes her 8yr old daughter and her husband,  participating in Social Events within the community as well as indoor and outdoor activities.

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 I've always had a passion for helping people who couldn't help themselves and thus began my journey at HomeInstead as a CAREGiver in 2016. Family, friends and co-workers had always told me that my positivity and ability to think outside the box to get things done, would lead me to great things. And here I am!

Now in my role as the Recruitment & Engagement Co-ordinator for Home Instead, seeking out the best home helpers and caregivers is my top priority. From the interview process right through to the training sessions. I will be there to guide our best, making sure that our community of aging adults and seniors, receive the best care there is.

Outside of work, I'm the mother of 2 daughters, who keep me busy with their martial arts and competitive dance schedules. But I wouldn't have it any other way. I live selflessly, with child-like wonder and always see the bright side of things. Singing, performing a comedy bit or line from a movie to get a laugh, are some of the simple things in life, that make me happy.