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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 Zephyrhills, FL.

Proudly Serving Aging Adults & Their Families

Our Promise

As a locally owned business, our team offers friendly, responsive service right in your neighborhood. Families love our team because we:
  • 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
About Us
Meet Our Home Care Team
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Gee Fuentes, Service Manager

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.

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Erica Ruedeman, Recruitment Coordinator & CPR Instructor

Erica joined the Home Instead team in 2023. Erica initially joined the team as a caregiver, and it was then she knew she had a passion to improve the lives of the senior community.

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Llanivi Ortega, Client Care Coordinator

Llanivi serves as a Client Care Coordinator at Home Instead. A bilingual (English/Spanish) professional with over 25 years of experience in staffing, business development, and healthcare services, she is also a 701B Certified Case Manager. She is committed to supporting families as they navigate the process of arranging in-home care services tailored to their loved ones’ unique needs. Llanivi is recognized for connecting people with opportunities, supporting diverse communities, and managing third-party contracts that allow us to serve clients with additional care needs—all with professionalism and compassion.

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Aylin Rayo, Schedule Coordinator & CPR Instructor

My journey with Home Instead began in 2020 at the Brandon office, where I spent three years as a Care Professional providing compassionate support to clients. I later transitioned into the office as a Service Coordinator, ensuring the needs of both clients and Care Professionals were met with care and efficiency.
Today, I’m proud to serve as a Recruiting Coordinator and CPR Instructor at the Zephyrhills office. In this role, I’m dedicated to supporting Care Professionals in their growth and equipping them with the skills and resources they need to provide the highest quality care possible.

Born and raised in Florida, I enjoy spending time with my family and partner—whether it’s relaxing at the beach, attending soccer games and concerts, or exploring new restaurants. I’ve always had a passion for helping others and staying positive in pursuit of a better tomorrow.

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Jennifer LaMaire, RN

Jennifer joined Home Instead in December 2022 and serves as a Registered Nurse, reviewing care plans and quality visits while recommending the appropriate level of caregiver support for each client. With over 20 years in the medical field, including 16 as a Registered Nurse, her experience spans critical care, hospice, and palliative care. Passionate about patient advocacy, Jennifer is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of quality care. Outside of work, she enjoys life on her small farm in Dade City with her husband, twin boys, and their many animals.

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Theresa Tenryk, Manager

Theresa is originally from Brooklyn, New York and relocated to our local area of Tampa in 2001. Her passion started with mentoring youth in the foster care system here in Florida for seven years. Opening a new chapter began with Home Instead East Pasco in 2014, a new passion for helping others find excellent quality care for their loved ones. One of my personal values and highest priorities is to service the community through non-profit organization and building trust with our families we help along their journeys and chapters.

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Gina Connell, Regional Director of HR & Operations

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.
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Gina Walker, Regional Director of Sales and Operations

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.

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Dave Heinze, President and Owner

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.

Our Team

Your Home Instead team in Zephyrhills, FL 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 Care Professionals.

When you are ready for help, our caring staff is on call to quickly answer your questions and accommodate your senior services needs.

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