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Meet Our Team
We believe every family in the area deserves tailor made in-home senior care with a compassionate touch. That's why we established Home Instead® of Etobicoke, ON.
Proudly Serving Aging Adults & Their Families
Our Promise
- Do what we say we’re going to do – each and every time
- Solve care problems using compassionate, person-centered solutions
- Engage in thoughtful relationships with the families we serve
- Give back to our community
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Brenda Enright, Franchise Owner
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John Medeiros, General Manager
John started his journey with home instead 10 months ago and hit the ground running, as a Home Care Consultant with a passion for community involvement and helping others. John has a wealth of experience in Operations Management, in several different roles. John was the owner of a very successful Firehouse Subs Franchise, that he opened in 2020, and steered through the Pandemic with a great deal of success. John also worked with Booster Juice as a Franchise Business Consultant for 35 franchise operated units his area. John’s business sense, incredible work ethic and background in networking the Etobicoke area for the last 10 months has been a great stepping stone to lead into this chapter.
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Paul Alavathil, Director of Business Development
For over 10 years Paul has been a great resource to family caregivers and community partners. He is a great listener and empathetic to the demands placed on spouses, daughters and others who jump to the call of supporting an aging loved one. He does his best to understand your unique situation and will provide you with options that address the challenges you and your loved one face. He can help you navigate a hospital to home discharge, speak to the value of one-to-one support in retirement or long-term care or assist you in finding a compatible caregiver to support your loved one in any place that they call home, whether those needs be minimal to complex. He is highly responsive and thinks outside the box; you are in great hands with Paul! His favorite things: matcha, cycling, travel and his nephews … but not necessarily in that order. 😉
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Andrew Stubbs, Business Development Associate
Andrew is a people person that is always up for a chat. Building meaningful relationships is something that comes very naturally to him. While working towards his Business degree at Wilfrid Laurier University he immersed himself in entrepreneurship, launching his love for connecting with people and solving problems. He prioritizes his quality of life through healthy eating and real-ationships, and loves to share his learnings with his community. He believes when everyone around him is doing better, the world becomes a better place. Andrew also loves learning from other people, and often finds that connecting with seniors within his community provides the most insight. Through constantly teaching and learning, Andrew strives to be a positive force in his community. Outside of his professional endeavours, Andrew is an avid Toronto Maple Leaf’s fan, who hopes one day to see them raise the cup (fingers crossed). Andrew also enjoys spending quality time with his beloved bulldog, Monty. Whether it's going for walks in the park or simply lounging at home, Andrew cherishes the companionship and unconditional love of his furry friend. Lastly, Andrew has a love for books, ranging from classic literature to self-improvement guides.
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Maria Canlas, Client Care Coordinator
Maria pursued a RPN designation in 2013 but decided to put that on hold and grew within a career in service, working for various companies who specialized in imports and exports. During this period, Maria continued to be involved in the health care field; for a few years she even worked as a personal support worker in long term care. Maria has since completed the practical nursing refresher program at Humber College and is now excited to work with Home Instead as a client care coordinator. She is looking forward to making a difference in lives of our clients and family caregivers. Outside of work, Maria is a mom to 2 beautiful girls. Maria likes to stay active by joining annual marathons and enjoying the outdoors through camping and hiking with her friends and family.
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Shanyce Blagrove, Client Care Coordinator, Government Services
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Shayanne Solomon, Service Coordinator
Shayanne has always had a passion for people. In her previous roles, she has provided exceptional service in care fields for people of all ages. Shayanne realized her love for helping others at a very young age and throughout her life she always found ways to do what she loved to do. From owning a home daycare and taking care of children, to helping people with terminal illnesses, and to working various hospitals, she found joy and fulfillment in making people feel good in any situation. Shayanne knows how important it is for families to feel secure in the services they seek for their loved ones and will always strive to give you peace of mind. Her hobbies include, singing/songwriting, volunteering within her community, cooking and learning new things/fun facts.
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Cecilia Dela Cruz, Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator
Cecilia enjoys helping others and she is very passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and their families in our community. This passion and caring nature all started because she was always surrounded and raised by her loving grandparents and is now the primary Caregiver for her own aging parents.
She carries a PSW and Medical Office Administration Diploma. Over her 10years of experience in customer service she started off as a Caregiver with Home Instead and moved her way to On Call Coordinator, Key player Assistant and Lead Service Coordinator. Cecilia was also awarded in 2013 and 2014 as Caregiver of the Year and 2018 Home Care Ontario Scheduling Coordinator of the year.
Cecilia understands the importance and the need to advocate for our clients and Caregivers. With all of her knowledge and experience she will continue to focus and strive on finding exceptional Caregivers to build our roster and continue to guide them daily by building trust, taking the lead and sharing your heart.
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Sarah Asif, Service Coordinator
Leading up to working for Home Instead, Sarah has displayed a passion for working with seniors since age 16, engaging in various roles for retirement communities such as Dietary Aide, Office Administration, Personal Support Work, and now as a Service Coordinator. Sarah is excited to grow in this industry to develop strong meaningful relationships with clients to make a difference in their lives. Working together as a team to help those who are vulnerable is significant to Sarah as she is devoted to supporting those in times of need. Outside of the office, you’ll find her in the kitchen baking mouth watering goods, binge watching drama or thriller shows, or with her cat, Jupiter!
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Smeera Mann, Service Coordinator
Smeera’s journey in healthcare began with a passion for making a difference in people’s lives. Prior to joining Home Instead, she gained extensive experience in the medical, administrative, and customer service fields. She brings with her a wealth of experience, dedication, and compassion for helping others to her current role as a Service Coordinator. From a young age, Smeera has cherished spending time with her grandparents and assisting them with various tasks, from gardening to cooking meals together.
Her primary goal is to assist others and ensure they feel heard, particularly in accessing care to enhance their quality of life.
In her leisure time, Smeera enjoys reading mystery books and engaging in outdoor activities with her friends and family.
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Karen Gabora, Service Coordinator
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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.
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Angel Ekhator, Lead CAREGiver
Angel enjoys being around people and building meaningful relationships. She always focuses on excellence, efficiency and effective service delivery. Angel carries with her a Personal Support Worker Diploma and Social Service Worker diploma from Humber College. She also holds a degree in Microbiology and is Certified in computer skills. Angel has always had the passion for caring for others and having worked as a Social worker and Personal Support Worker, Angel understands the importance of service excellence and being able to help people access care needs in order to improve quality of life. Angel is thrilled at the prospect of assisting older adults as the Lead CAREGiver in the Etobicoke to live comfortably, in their home with the assistance of Home Instead. Angel is a Mom to beautiful twin girls and an older daughter. Each of her children have taught Angel to view life from all different perspectives.
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Jennifer Piluke, Key Player Assistant
Prior to working for Home Instead, Jennifer had an extensive history in in customer service and administration. Specifically, she worked with seniors and children and has the compassion and understanding necessary to support family caregivers and their senior loved one. She aspires to grow in this field to pave the way to a better future. Jennifer lives in Etobicoke with her two sons who are attending elementary school. She looks forward to gaining experience, and is excited to give back to the community.
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Kristin Curran, Home Care Consultant
Kristin has spent the past 10 years working in various levels of hospitality and restaurant management, where her constant mantra was ‘we are here to be in the service of others’. This rang especially true in her last position within Toronto Pearson Airport, where simply being present and approachable led her to assisting people of all ages and cultures with anything from directions to medical emergencies and everything in between. An ever-increasing passion for helping others paired with a close relationship with her grandparents and great-grandparents and watching them go through various stages of assisted care, made the opportunity to join Home Instead an easy decision. In her free time Kristin enjoys cooking with her husband, with her specialty being pasta from scratch. She also loves being outdoors, especially if it involves hiking a fun trail or swimming at the beach.
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Dan Gallagher, Director of Community Relations
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Mikaela Leonardo, Education Coordinator
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Ramona Sabau, Enterprise Administration Manager
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Ray Bagaoisan, Bookkeeper
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Erika Horvat, Bookkeeper
Erika recently completed her Business Administration – Accounting degree at Brock University. The opportunity to join Home Instead was the perfect next step. She connected with our mission to provide personal care to seniors. She has always enjoyed helping her grandparents with whatever they need and spending time with them, whether that be talking with them over a meal/coffee or playing cards. Providing great customer service has always been important to Erika, as she has always looked for ways to help others in all her past personal and professional experiences. She looks forward to continuing to provide great customer service through her role at Home Instead. In her spare time, Erika likes to knit and sew, crafts which she picked up from her grandmothers.
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Erin Christiano, Manager of Quality & Standards
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Geeve Sandhu, Vice President, Growth
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Jerry Rego, Vice President, Operations
Jerry is an enthusiastic brand champion and after researching Home Instead felt an instant connection to their guiding principles of building trust, taking the lead, and sharing your heart. Jerry is an experienced operations leader with a demonstrated history of success building great teams and growing businesses. Jerry has spent the last 20+ years in operations growing his passion for service excellence and uses his positively outrageous service to delight and astound clients. Jerry specializes in building strong supportive teams while coaching a people first culture across the organization to ensure we are making a difference in people’s lives daily. Jerry is always looking for ways to grow his skillsets and can often be found engaging in conversations with co workers and industry professionals while stepping outside his comfort zone to try something new. Jerry married his high school sweetheart, and they are now parents to 3 amazing children. Jerry spends as much time outdoors with his family as he can swimming, hiking, playing sports and enjoying nature.
Our Team
Your Home Instead team in Etobicoke, ON possesses a heartfelt desire to work with seniors in the community. It is our ultimate goal to forge extraordinary relationships between our clients and their Care Professionals.
When you are ready for help, our caring staff is on call to quickly answer your questions and accommodate your senior services needs.