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Why choose us ?


We believe aging should feel empowering, not limiting. That’s why we provide personalized care with a human touch, helping older adults live safely and with purpose at home.

Our Team

Behind every phone call, visit, and update is your local team who genuinely cares.

We're here to help with whatever you need, whenever you need it.

Brenda Enright

Brenda Enright

Franchise Owner

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 Richmond Hill'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 Bechard

Greg Bechard

Franchise Owner

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 Richmond Hill & Vaughan 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.

Traian Rusu

Traian Rusu

Assistant General Manager

Traian Rusu, MSW, is a seasoned social work and healthcare leader with over a decade of experience managing community-based programs supporting seniors' health and independence. As a Client Services Manager at CHATS-Community and Home Assistance to Seniors, he oversaw six Adult Day Programs across York and Simcoe Regions, and lead multidisciplinary teams. His background also includes frontline and leadership roles in long-term care, hospital, and community settings, where he specialized in dementia care, case management, and mental health support. Traian holds a Master of Social Work with a Specialization in Gerontology from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Social Work from York University. He has presented at the North American Conference on Integrated Care and is a co-recipient of the Bright Lights Award from the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario. Traian is looking forward to using his expertise to make meaningful and lasting positive impacts of many families.

Suzanne Mariano

Suzanne Mariano

Business Development Associate

Suzanne brings 25+ years of experience as an O.T.A. She started out in outpatient rehab, moved on to Long term care. Suzanne's education background is in Occupational Therapy and she has a great understanding of this realm which has given her a success when working with individuals in need. Suzanne has spent the last 22 years as a Mobility / Rehab Consultant helping people stay as independent as possible. She is a mother of 2 teenagers. In her spare time she enjoys boating, fishing , kayaking or skiing with her kids and husband.

Carly Johnston

Carly Johnston

Client Care Manager

Carly has been a nurse for over five years and began her career during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She knew from a young age that she wanted to become a nurse, but that passion grew even stronger after helping care for her papa during his battle with terminal cancer. She has always had a passion for helping others and is excited to bring that into her new role with Home Instead. She has experience in acute care and community-based dialysis and spent more than three years travel nursing in beautiful British Columbia. During her time off, she loved exploring new places, hiking and being near the ocean. Outside of work, Carly enjoys discovering new green spaces with her Morkie, Levi, going to the beach, taking road trips and spending time with her niece and nephew. She is very family-oriented and loves making the most of her time with the people closest to her.

Mikaela Leonardo

Mikaela Leonardo

Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator

Throughout her time with Home Instead, Mikaela has built genuine and trusting relationships with our Caregivers, making her transition into the Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator role a natural next step. Working closely with Caregivers each day, she recognizes the importance of creating strong connections and fostering a supportive team culture. Mikaela is passionate about welcoming compassionate individuals to the Home Instead team and ensuring they feel valued, supported, and engaged throughout their journey with us. Her goal is to help every Caregiver feel confident in their role and proud to be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Bianca Parsan

Bianca Parsan

Service Coordinator

With a BA (Hons.) in Sociology and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work at Toronto Metropolitan University, Bianca is a community-focused professional dedicated to building meaningful relationships and creating positive experiences for the people she serves. Bianca’s background spans administration, client service, wellness, leadership, and community engagement, where she developed a strong commitment to supporting others with empathy, respect, and professionalism. Through her studies and professional experience, Bianca has built a strong foundation in communication, advocacy, and working with diverse communities. She is passionate about fostering welcoming, inclusive environments where individuals feel valued, heard, and supported, and believes in the importance of helping people maintain their independence, dignity, and overall well-being. Outside of work, Bianca enjoys teaching Pilates, creating wellness-focused content, and exploring creative hobbies that encourage balance, connection, and lifelong learning.

Belinda Robyn

Belinda Robyn

Nurse Manager

As a Registered Nurse, Belinda has a strong focus in gerontology and is committed to allowing our aging community to be treated with dignity and empathy while preserving a person's independence and self-respect. In her role Belinda's if focused on delivery of service and ensuring top quality care for our clients. Her nursing background is a highly valuable asset when assisting clients and their families to develop the right Care Plan for their specific needs. Belinda evaluates the Care Plan with the Care Team, the client and the family to ensure delivery of high quality care and client satisfaction.

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in Richmond Hill, ON but it carries on across the world. The Home Instead network works to create a world where people own their aging journeys. This vision drives us to expand the world’s capacity to care.

    Giving Back

    Home Instead helps older adults age with greater hope and success whether they're our clients or not.

    Be a Santa to a Senior

    Be a Santa to a Senior brings joy to older adults during the holidays by connecting them with thoughtful gifts and the warmth of their community.

    Walk for Alzheimers

    Home Instead walks to raise funds for local programs that improve the lives of people living with dementia.

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    Free Care Resources

    We strive to help family caregivers navigate the aging journey by providing helpful, free resources.