Guelph, Cambridge, Caledon, Orangeville (Change Location)
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 Guelph, 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

Brenda Enright, Franchise Owner

Greg Bechard, Franchise Owner

Larissa Lorek, General Manager
Larissa comes to us with previous Home Instead experience. She has returned determined to show the Guelph community what “Living Home Instead,” truly means. Larissa has a RPN Diploma which gives her a valuable perspective and assists in supporting our CAREGivers. She believes that building trusting relationships with aging adults and their families is a privilege and should not be taken lightly. Originally with a background in customer service, Larissa found herself gravitating towards the health and senior care in college and she finds working with families and getting to know clients on a more personal level both beneficial and extremely rewarding. She strives to be an approachable leader and always tries to put herself in others’ shoes. Larissa is a wife and mom of two girls and in her spare time she works in her studio as a woodworking artist.

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. 😉

Karen Rooney, Client Care Coordinator
As a child, my grandmother and I would visit seniors’ homes and make deliveries for Meals on Wheels. Giving back to the senior community was so inspiring that in my teens I volunteered at a hospital visiting with seniors who had no one else to visit with them. I have always wanted to help people. On the road to this opportunity, which allows me to support seniors and their family caregivers, I ventured into the management field where I developed the skills to be a strong leader. I am a good listener, calm, empathetic and treat everyone with respect. As the Client Care Coordinator of Home Instead Guelph / Cambridge. I will use these skills to inspire my Team to create new benchmarks of success by building trust, taking the lead and sharing our hearts. As a mom, I also intend to continue the legacy passed down by my own grandmother by showing my daughter by example, how compassion and community activism can change the face of aging.

Ariel Pavao, RPN Supervisor
Ariel Pavao is family orientated, bubbly, and personable nurse who graduate with honors from Conestoga College. Ariel has also continued her education and completed micro credentials in Infusion Therapy Nursing as well as Community Care. Ariel hopes one day to continue her education and get her master’s in nursing. Nursing is Ariels second career as she previously went to school for hearing instrument specialist and dental hygiene.
Ariel has several years experience working as a RPN and PSW both in the community as a nurse and in various nursing residences through travel nursing. She is passionate and specialize in Neurobehavioral science.Furthermore, Ariel was born in raised in Cambridge, Ontario and is an active part of the Portuguese Community. On her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and hiking, she is currently working on her own cookbook. On her weekends off she spends time at her family’s cottage with her nieces and nephews.

Agna Subbaiah, Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator
Agna Subbaiah, Homeinstead's Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator, holds a postgraduate degree in HR Management. With three years of HR experience, Agna's expertise lies in employee onboarding, talent acquisition, and vendor management. Her dedication to finding compassionate CAREGivers who share Homeinstead's commitment to senior care is unwavering. Agna brings a proactive approach and strong multitasking skills to her role, making her a vital asset in building a compassionate caregiving team. Her genuine and caring nature aligns perfectly with Homeinstead's mission, ensuring that clients receive not just excellent but quality care. Agna is passionate about helping family caregivers by addressing their service inquiries, providing service options, and valuable resources. Her commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors and their families is at the core of her work at Homeinstead.

Jessriel Mayor, Service Coordinator
Jess is a dedicated and optimistic person who always express gratitude about little things. A graduate of Centennial College, holding a post-secondary degree that reflects his commitment to education and personal growth. A passionate basketball player who finds joy and inspiration on the court, embodying qualities such as teamwork, discipline, and a competitive spirit. What sets Jess apart is his profound respect for elders and the wisdom he carries. He firmly believes that listening to the elderly imparts invaluable life lessons and experiences. This respect has been instilled in him since childhood, as Jess fondly recalls the tradition of holding his grandparents' hands and placing them to their foreheads as a loving gesture of respect. Jess was excited to join in Home Instead as he has experience in ISO certification and has a decade of experience in customer service and administration. He has an adventurous spirit who nurtures a deep appreciation for travel and culinary exploration.

Jhon Culala, On Call Coordinator
I am an experienced and dedicated professional who has spent years working in the healthcare industry. Armed with a degree in psychology conferred by Wilfrid Laurier University, I have honed my skills in working with seniors, providing them with the care and support they need to live a happy and healthy lives. Throughout my professional journey, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges that seniors face, from physical health issues to emotional and mental health needs. As a compassionate and skilled professional, I strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the seniors I serve. I am passionate about helping them achieve their goals, promoting healthy and fulfilling lives, and ensuring that they receive the care and attention they deserve. With a focus on empathy, understanding, and expertise, I am dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of seniors everywhere.

Zachary Rewi, Home Care Consultant
Zac connects community partners with home care resources, so that they can assist families find solutions to their unique challenges. He is focused on helping seniors live active lives as independently as possible. Zac is routinely “out and about” in the community, conducting in-service presentations and sharing Home Instead's public education programs (i.e. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and palliative care). In his spare time, Zac enjoys an active lifestyle which includes working out, playing tennis or doing anything outdoors.

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.

Geeve Sandhu, Vice President, Growth

Dan Gallagher, Director of Community Relations

Farhiyo MoAlim, Business Development Associate
Farhiyo is Home Instead’s Business Development Associate. She comes from a very strong background in Health Care, completing a bachelor’s degree in in Health Studies at York University with a certificate in Health Informatics. Farhiyo has a passion for the Health Care Industry, and along with being a genuine and caring person, which will be strengths that will make a positive impact to the clients we serve. Farhiyo loves helping others, listening to their concerns and is very passionate about providing not only excellent but quality care to clients and spreading awareness. She is excited to help family caregivers by addressing their service inquiries and providing service options and resources. Farhiyo will also be the point person for all items related to Facebook and Instagram and will work with each office to manage their Local Pages.

Rosie Jabbal, Enterprise HR Manager

Ramona Sabau, Enterprise Administration Manager

Ray Bagaoisan, Bookkeeper

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.

Erin Christiano, Manager of Quality & Standards
Testimonials
Review from the Family
Thanks for everything. I appreciate this support more than you really know. :)