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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.

Bella

Bella

Chief Happiness Officer

Meet Bella, the youngest member of our Key Player team. Over the past year, Bella has dedicated countless hours to training and has successfully graduated from Total Recall Dog School's Therapy Dog program, preparing her to bring comfort, companionship, and joy to hospitals, seniors' residences, and community settings. With her gentle nature, calm temperament, and natural ability to connect with others, Bella has a special way of brightening the day of everyone she meets. While she loves playing with children, other dogs, and a squeaky tennis ball, her favourite role is spending time with seniors, offering cuddles, companionship, and smiles to those who need them most.

Janet Hassell

Janet Hassell

Owner & President

Janet's passion for compassionate care led her to begin with Home Instead in 2008, creating a trusted support system for aging adults and their families. As the proud owner of both the North Shore, Downtown Vancouver and Victoria offices, she is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our clients by ensuring they receive the warmth, respect, and personalized care they deserve.

Kelvin Monteiro

Kelvin Monteiro

Business Director

After many years in hospitality and senior living, Kelvin has joined the team at Home Instead to support its leadership team and support the future growth of the team and business. Kelvin's passion lies in developing people, and creating processes that allow for more time to be spent with clients and team members. Creating exceptional experiences is something that he prides himself in and looks forward to all the amazing things that this team can do together.

Selena Ferguson

Selena Ferguson

Business Development Advisor

If you've reached out to Home Instead, chances are you've already connected with Selena! With over a decade of experience in senior care, she is here to listen, guide, and support families as they navigate care options. Selena's passion lies in making clients and family members feel supported and confident in beginning their journey with us.

Hannah Khoshno

Hannah Khoshno

Client Care Advisor - West Vancouver

With a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences and a genuine passion for gerontology, Hannah brings both heart and knowledge to her role as Care Manager at Home Instead. Her approach is rooted in kindness, equity, and a deep respect for the unique journeys of each client she supports. Hannah is dedicated to building strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families, always striving to enhance their health, comfort, and overall wellbeing. She believes that the best care comes from truly listening, showing up with empathy, and treating every individual like family.

Cristina Tomakin

Cristina Tomakin

Client Care Advisor - West Vancouver

Cristina brings over 15 years of experience in luxury sales and client relationship management, with a career rooted in delivering personalized, high-quality service. Her background in real estate and marketing has honed her ability to truly understand client needs and provide tailored solutions with empathy and professionalism. Passionate about people and service excellence, Cristina is dedicated to supporting families and ensuring every client experience reflects the care and compassion that define Home Instead.

Laurie Finnigan

Laurie Finnigan

Client Care Advisor - Victoria

With more than two decades of experience in business development, real estate, and customer care, Laurie is known for her integrity, warmth, and strong communication skills. She has built her career on meaningful connections-helping clients feel heard, valued, and supported through every stage of life. Laurie's leadership and community involvement reflect her commitment to service and her passion for making a positive difference in the lives of older adults and their families.

Ghazal Baniamerian

Ghazal Baniamerian

Human Resource Manager

Ghazal brings a wealth of expertise in human resources, recruitment, and employee relations. With a professional background spanning roles at TJX Canada and Musqueam Capital Corporation, Ghazal has developed a deep understanding of the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, training, performance support, and policy development. Known for her proactive, solution-oriented approach and her ability to foster positive, inclusive workplace cultures, she excels at building trusting relationships across all levels of an organization. Ghazal is dedicated to supporting our team and Care Professionals through effective communication, exceptional organization, and a genuine passion for people-focused leadership that upholds the compassionate mission of Home Instead.

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in West Vancouver, BC 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

    Need help during the day? Overnight care? Weekend coverage? We offer flexible options, on-time visits, and reliable care from Care Pros you know and trust.

    Walk to End Alzheimers

    Home Instead walks to help end Alzheimer’s and support families affected by the disease with hope, awareness, and community care.

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    Free Care Resources

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