Meet Our Team

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 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 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 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.

After working as a CAREGiver for 2 years, Derek is excited to join the Barrie team as a Key Player Assistant. He is eager to be a driving force in the community and represent the Home Instead brand.
He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph and has recent experience working as a Life Enrichment Assistant at a retirement home here in Barrie. He thoroughly enjoyed running daily programming such as exercise, painting, and baking classes – hobbies he enjoys in his spare time as well.
Derek’s passion for helping others was ignited through his own 13-year long health battle. Whether it was through his past social media and podcast projects that advocated for the chronic illness community, or through his past CAREGiver experience with Home Instead, Derek is on a mission to help those live their best lives.

Kandace joined the Home Instead team as the Staffing Coordinator. Over the last 20 years Kandace has worked as a PSW. Kandace has a very strong and big heart and is looking forward to putting her skills into a team while making the difference and giving the best quality of life in senior lives and giving peace of mind to their families. Kandace also enjoys helping people be the best they can be, especially CAREGivers!!

Kandace is very family oriented and loves spending time with her hubby and being empty nested! Seeing her children grow into smart compassionate individuals is one of her biggest accomplishments.

When she is not at home Kandace enjoys being on the water either in a boat or swimming. She also loves listening to music, gardening, and cooking.

Brooke Joined Home instead as a key player assistant in June 2022. She is a graduate from St. Lawrence College and studied Human Resources. Brooke also worked as an HSW for a year and is looking forward to continuing to help improve the quality of life for seniors. Brooke has always been very sympathetic and caring for older adults.

In her spare time, Brooke likes to go to the gym, going for runs and socializing.

Rob Galbraith is an accounting student at Georgian college doing his co-op at Home Instead.  Rob spent 15+ years in the culinary industry. Rob is learning the accounting side of Home Instead while pursuing his passions of cooking, golfing, and spending time with his beautiful family. Rob was born in Timmins and moved to Barrie when he was 12 years old. He has 2 children and a wife of 20 years.