Meet Our Team

Lisette is your new Home Instead Senior Care (HISC) franchise owner in Barrie, ON along with her husband Wayne who she considers to be the most important piece of her decision to help families and seniors in the community. Lisette has been recognized by the Business & Professional Women (BPW) of Greater Sudbury. She has been the driving force in initiating and implementing internationally renowned training standards in specialized areas like Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, Lisette has secured contracts with the North East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), offering in-home respite care to Alzheimer's patients and their families. She was recognized with the Presidential Achievement award within the Home Instead franchise and the Canadian representative voicing Canada's interests and concerns. She is active in her community and is part of the Sudbury and Elliot Lake Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Sunrisers, the Ontario and Canadian Home Care Associations and the Brain Injury Association. She is a member and past board member of BPW of Greater Sudbury. And, is a host in the televised series Ageing in Action airing on Eastlink. She has grown HISC Sudbury, ON and the team to be a leader in the north. With her experience and as a Franchise Owner over the past 10 years there is no question she will inspire HISC Barrie to follow suit.

During her free time Lisette enjoys cooking and shopping although, her passion is traveling to different parts of the world in order to learn and understand different cultures.

Wayne is the new franchise owner of Home Instead Senior Care (HISC) right here in Barrie, ON along with his wife Lisette who he considers to be his best friend, confidante and excellent business partner. Wayne was in the mining industry for 30 years and ended by managing the engineering department. Not ready to retire, he made a complete career change when he realized how important HISC was to seniors and families in his community. He has been part of the (HISC) family as Director of Operations at the Sudbury office. He will undoubtedly be an important piece of their new endeavor with HISC Barrie. His specialty is ensuring that his team is providing excellent client service. Not only will he be servicing the senior community in Barrie, Orillia, Collingwood and Midland, his portfolio also includes Sudbury, North-Bay, Sturgeon Falls, Espanola, Manitoulin Island, Elliot Lake, Blind River and Sault Ste. Marie.

It's a well known fact that Wayne is THE breakfast guru at family gatherings. He is also known to enjoy spending time at the lake, fishing, boating and relaxing near a campfire with family and friends. No question, he will help make a positive impact in the lives of seniors and their families in your community.

​Ann has joined the Home Instead team as Office Manager. With her many years of experience in administrative support roles she will have the ability to help in a variety of situations and will be able to help wherever needed. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and just enjoying life.

Jessica has joined the team as our RPN. She has been with Home Instead since 2022 as a PSW. She has 5 years of homecare PSW experience and recently achieved her RPN license.

Jess is highly compassionate and has a passion for helping people.

When she is not at work, she is enjoying time with her daughter, her friends and family.

Lexi recently joined the Home Instead team as the Community Service Representative position. Previously she worked for the team as a caregiver and has had a lifelong passion towards caring for others. She has lots of experience personally and professionally assisting seniors and holds the relationships she has built very close to her heart.

In her spare time, Lexi loves to spend time hiking with her husky, enjoys music and time spent with family and friends!"

Tanya has joined the Home Instead team as a Key Player Assistant. She excels in a home-based setting, where her productivity and focus shine. Her strong communication skills and adaptability enable seamless collaboration with teams and clients, no matter the distance. Tanya is passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited about the chance to bring her expertise to a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes care and independence.

Melissa has spent the past seven years working as a Personal Support Worker, a role that strengthened her passion for helping others and deepened her appreciation for the health care community. Moving into an office position is an exciting new chapter for her, and she is grateful to continue supporting the people and teams who make compassionate care possible.
Outside of work, she loves spending time on the water paddle boarding, getting lost in a good book, and enjoying quality time with her son.

With a background in healthcare and coordination, Shagreen currently works as a Scheduler with Home Instead, where she ensures schedules are managed efficiently while supporting both clients and staff in a professional and organized manner. Her three years of experience as a Personal Support Worker have strengthened her ability to communicate effectively, remain reliable, and provide client-focused support.

Outside of work, she enjoys maintaining a balanced lifestyle by socializing, exploring different places and cuisines, swimming, and spending time in nature.

After 16 wonderful years caring for your loved ones as a PSW, Carole is thrilled to be stepping into a new chapter as a Key Player Assistant. She has learned that great care is about the small details that make a person feel seen and valued. When she is not coordinating care plans, she is soaking up the sun with her four children and two beautiful grandkids or out hunting for hidden treasures.