Working with seniors is something that was instilled upon me from a young age by my mother. When my mother was a volunteer visitor I would occasionally join her on her visits to see Katarina when I was about 8 years old. Katarina was Russian and spoke only a little bit of English. I still remember that Katarina would be in absolute amazement when I would put the straw in my drinking box - she had never seen anything like it and I would show her how it worked! In sharing the same passion with my mother, I continued on during my high school years volunteering at a Long Term Care facility & volunteer visiting also. Later in life when my grandmother was in Long Term Care, just over an hour away, I regularly went to visit her with my three children until she passed away in 2010. Seeing the enjoyment that she would get watching the children run around and engage her was priceless and truly memorable. Being the owner of Guelph's Home Instead allows me to work at my passion and sincerely feel like I am making a difference in a senior's life. I am honored to have the privilege to provide services to our clients and it is something I take very personally.

Greg, father to Liam and Ava, and husband to Shelley, is well known in the field of home care, but his roots have simple beginnings as his earliest recollections of senior activism refer to a time when his mom was involved with charities like Meals on Wheels and encouraged him and his siblings to do the same. Today, his sits on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Home Care Association, has strong ties to the Alzheimer Society Peel (including partnership in the Caregiver ReCharge Program) and focusses the efforts of the Guelph, Cambridge, Caledon, Orangeville office on philanthropy, public education and community outreach. He is an author of the book Trusted Transitions, was presented the Advocacy Award by Home Instead Corporate for his tireless efforts, and since 2009 has driven Home Instead to exceed the expectations of over 1000 seniors and their families, by striving for service excellence.

With a background in medical office management, Alyssa brings several years of experience supporting clients, coordinating care, and ensuring that healthcare environments run smoothly and compassionately. She is passionate about helping her community and building meaningful relationships with the individuals and families she serves. Alyssa's commitment to empathy and understanding is deeply personal. After her mother was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, she gained firsthand insight into the challenges that clients and their loved one's face. This experience has shaped the way Alyssa approaches her work-meeting others with patience, respect, and genuine care. Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, playing sports, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

Rebecca is a passionate connector in the community, linking partners with essential home care resources to empower families in finding tailored solutions for their unique challenges. With a steadfast commitment to helping aging adults thrive, she focuses on enabling them to live active, independent lives. Rebecca's hope is to help families living with Dementia, especially Alzheimer's, as she cared for and supported her father who had Alzheimer's; Joining the Home Instead team was an obvious choice for her. When she is not making a difference in the lives of others, Rebecca has a passion for baking and enjoys spending time with her family and teaching her children how to bake cookies.

My passion for helping people with dignity and empathy can be traced back to my pre professional days when I was living with my grandparents and was involved in doing small charities. Having graduated in Human Resources I began my career in working as the management for the food service industry. I joined Home Instead as the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator because I am passionate about building strong relationships with our CAREGiver's and clients and bringing smiles to everyone's face. I believe elderly have a wealth of knowledge to share and helping them become more independent makes me feel very happy. With the experience of working as a healthcare professional back home I realized that human relation is the strongest and most genuine relation we could have. I have faith that I can bring a more creative and innovative perspective to my work. Learning for me is never ending. I am seeking to learn something new every single day. I like spending time reading and writing. I am thrilled to be part of the team and very much excited to work on meaningful projects.

Emily has a a diploma in journalism and previously interned with healthcare unions and news organizations, where she developed strong communication and organizational skills. After graduation, she worked in retail, which gave her the opportunity to build meaningful connections and strengthen her ability to support people in fast-paced environments. Outside of work, Emily loves exploring local alternative arts and music, going to karaoke with friends, and playing along to her favourite songs on her bass.

Mykayla 's journey in health care has been both inspiring and purposeful. She began her career as a housekeeper in long-term care, where her interactions with residents sparked a deeper desire to do more for others. This led her to pursue her education in the Personal Support Worker (PSW) program at Georgian College, where she graduated in April 2024. Mykayla thrives on connecting with clients and ensuring their needs are met with compassion and professionalism. She values the relationships she builds with her clients, knowing how important it is to foster a sense of trust and connection.

Geeve has had a lengthy career in the hospitality industry working with several national brands, occupying various roles including General Manager, Regional Manager and Executive Director of Operations. As an entrepreneur, he has owned and operated several independent pubs and restaurants throughout Southwestern Ontario. Geeve has a passion for growing businesses and understands that for successful business growth managers must grow their people first. Accordingly, Geeve has spent his career building teams and relationships, by engaging with all levels of an organization to achieve success together and works hard to be a servant leader. Geeve is excited to work at Home Instead, to give back to the community and supporting you and your aging loved ones. He is married to a Registered Nurse and he and his wife have two beautiful children along with a rambunctious chocolate lab named Portia. He has a passion for cooking, as the kitchen in his home is where you will find him most of the time making an Asian inspired meal, or just baking some delicious butter tarts! Geeve is an avid runner and has competed in several marathons along with many other races across Ontario.