Meet Our Team

Rhymes serves as a Scheduling Coordinator at Home Instead. With over five years of experience as a dedicated Customer Service Representative, she brings strong communication and organizational skills to her role. Rhymes enjoys serving as a liaison between clients and caregivers—managing scheduling needs, ensuring seamless communication, and providing reliable support so clients receive the highest standard of care possible. She graduated with a technical course in Practical Nursing in 2011, giving her a deeper understanding of healthcare processes and helping her better connect with clients and families.
Outside of work, Rhymes enjoys spending time with her family and is a proud mother of four beautiful children.

Ailyn started her career with Home Instead in July 2024 after completing her Bachelors. Working her way up from reception in our Venice office to becoming an integral part of the on-call service associates Venice, Tampa, and Brandon team. Since then, Ailyn has worked up to Lead Service Coordinator for the Spring Hill franchise. Ailyn has been in the industry for 3 years working within the Healthcare and Financial accounts fields. Ailyn grew up caring for her elder Aunties and Grandfather which interested her in joining Home Instead. "Home Instead is the company that I can say I enjoy working with every day, as it aims to provide care and promote well-being and safety for the elder population". In her spare time, Ailyn enjoys cooking, as that's her love language. Also, spending time with her siblings and parents doing Vlogs on their Facebook pages.

Leah serves as a Scheduling Coordinator at Home Instead, where she supports both clients and caregivers by managing scheduling needs, coordinating time adjustments, handling cancellations, and processing special requests to ensure smooth communication and reliable care services.

Outside of work, Leah enjoys watching K-dramas, reading, and following her favorite music group.

Ester serves as part of our Care Solutions Team at Home Instead, where she is dedicated to helping families arrange in-home care services tailored to their loved ones’ needs. She works closely with clients and their families to understand their unique situations, ensuring they receive compassionate and professional care. From scheduling appointments to answering questions and coordinating services, Ester is committed to providing a smooth and seamless experience every step of the way.

Jan serves as a Recruitment Coordinator at Home Instead. She specializes in hiring compassionate, qualified caregivers to ensure clients receive the highest standard of care. Jan is dedicated to thoughtfully matching caregivers with each client’s unique needs, helping provide reliable support and peace of mind for families.

Gee serves as Service Manager at Home Instead, where she works closely with our virtual schedulers to ensure clients are paired with Care Pros who best meet their needs, providing comfort and peace of mind. She supervises and supports the scheduling team in staying organized and on track, helping us consistently deliver reliable, high-quality service. Gee’s goal is to create a smooth and positive experience for both clients and caregivers every step of the way.

Lauren Martin serves as a Client Care Coordinator and CPR Instructor at Home Instead. With more than 20 years of dedicated service in the medical field, she brings a wealth of experience and compassion to her role. Lauren began her career in 2006 as a MA before advancing to become an LPN. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's in social services, set to graduate in March 2026.

Passionate about making a meaningful impact in the senior care industry, Lauren is committed to improving quality of life, advocating for innovative care solutions, and strengthening community well-being. Her leadership, dedication, and compassion drive her mission to create lasting change in healthcare services for individuals, families, and communities.

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Lauren relocated to Florida in 2019, where she has continued to advance her career while balancing life as a devoted wife and mother of three.

Gina serves as Community Relations Manager for Hernando, Pasco, and Hillsborough counties at Home Instead. In this role, she continues to positively impact the lives of older adults and their families. With a strong background in patient-facing clinical administration, Gina has built her career around collaboration, coordination, and compassionate care. Prior to her promotion, she excelled as General Manager, where she leveraged her leadership to strengthen service delivery and client support.

Dedicated to fostering a culture of understanding and advocacy, Gina’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for seniors and their families every day. Her professional journey is deeply personal—having cared for both of her parents through Alzheimer’s disease, she brings a unique perspective and deep empathy to her work. This firsthand experience with caregiving and chronic illness fuels her commitment to supporting families, closing care gaps, and championing innovative solutions in senior care.

Jennifer joined Home Instead in December of 2022. She has been in the medical field for over 20 years, and has been a Registered Nurse for 16 years. Her nursing experience brings years of working in critical care, hospice and palliative care . She has a passion for patient advocacy and ensuring high standards are met giving quality care. On her off time she enjoys spending time with her husband, twin boys and the many animals she has on their small farm in Dade City .

Kelly serves as the General Manager at Home Instead. She began her career with the company in March 2024 as a Human Resources/Recruitment Coordinator and was later promoted to General Manager. With 10 years of Human Resources experience and 5 years in recruitment and engagement within the medical field, Kelly brings extensive knowledge in home health, healthcare facilities, and working with healthcare professionals in Hernando County. She is also currently working toward her PHR certification.

Originally from Bayshore, NY, Kelly has lived in Spring Hill for over 30 years and is proud to serve her community through her leadership at Home Instead.

Gina joined Home Instead in October of 2024. She comes with over 24 years of marketing and operations experience in Home Health and Home Care, ALFs, Hospital, and Skilled Rehabilitation. She began in skilled nursing facilities as a Business Development Manager which is where she further developed her passion. She then became the VP of Sales and Marketing securing an array of experience from strategic marketing and hands-on sales training to help assist and coach sales professionals to occupancy success. She approaches
the sales process with compassion and empathy, knowing that building a trusting relationship is key.

Gina moved to Florida in 2019 where she spends weekends at the beach and hiking with her husband and 10-year-old son. Both she and her family love the outdoors and making memories to last a lifetime. She is a den mother with the Boy Scouts where she and her family enjoy hiking, camping out, and helping others all over the Tampa Bay area.

Dave came to Home Instead after a career in multiple service industries that had him and his family relocate to various locations in the country. He always desired to settle in Florida because of the beautiful beaches and warm weather. A ten year veteran of the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve, Dave comes from a family full of military service. Both of his parents as well as both brothers and uncle proudly served this great country.

Dave and his wife April now live in Dade City, along with his 91 year-old mother who he cares for. He has six children and seven grandchildren that live from the east coast to west coast. He is very active in his church and loves to travel and spend time with his grandchildren. Dave has a love for baseball and enjoys the relaxing environment of the game.

Home Instead has been instrumental in allowing Dave and his wife to care for his mother. Serving and caring for others has always been a part of his life from the great example of his mother.