Home Care Benefit

Our Promise
Proudly Serving Aging Adults & Their Families
- 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
Meet Our Team
About Us

Lisette Wirta
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 Wirta
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 Donnelly - Office Manager
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.

Erica Alberton - Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator
Erica joined the Home Instead team because she was excited to work for a company that believed in making clients’ lives better by allowing them to thrive in their own, familiar surroundings. She was excited to put the skills she learned through her social work and human resource management backgrounds to use connecting clients with the right CAREGivers. She is an extrovert that loves the chance to meet new CAREGivers and help them get started with their Home Instead career! Her favorite parts of the job are when she can help each individual let their strengths shine!
When she’s not hard at work, Erica is a loving mom to her son and daughter and their lab mix Hendrix.

Carly Davieau - Service Coordinator
Calling Simcoe County home, Carly hopes her passion for the community and helping others will be felt through all her interactions.
Carly enjoys living life to the fullest with her husband Mateo, family & friends by her side.
Our Team
Your Home Instead team in Barrie, 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 CAREGivers.
When you or an elderly loved one is ready for help, our caring staff is on call to quickly answer your questions and accommodate your senior services needs.
