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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 Central and Southern Rhode Island.

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 Team
Cris Dersidan

Cristian D - President

Home Instead's mission is to "change the face of aging" in Rhode Island. Non-medical and personal care services provided by trusted Caregivers and CNAs give families the support they need for elder loved ones to remain at home with dignity and respect.

Since 1997, Home Instead staff has grown to over 100 full and part-time employees serving thousands of families in Rhode Island. "My staff shares in my passion for serving the community and delivering on our promise of excellence. Our values are uncompromising as they are the foundation on which our reputation has been built." Since 2017, Cris has been an active member of the board for for the American Parkinson's Disease Association, where he currently serves as Treasurer.

Cris, his management staff, Caregivers, CNAs are privileged everyday to help families by providing home care solutions to the most challenging and difficult aging-in-place decisions families face today.

Jackie Ranieri

Jackie R, RN - Director of Nursing

​The leader of our dedicated Client Care Team, Jackie brings 15 years of experience as an Registered Nurse to Home Instead. In addition to Home Care, she has worked in many different settings including ICU, Hospice, and Assisted Living. Outside of work, Jackie enjoys traveling, entertaining, and spending time with her family.

Brittany Anderson, LPN

Brittney A, LPN - Client Care Coordinator

Brittney is a Nurse with a strong background in home health. She has a passion for healthcare and is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered to our clients. Time away from work, I enjoy traveling, live entertainment, boating/fishing, and spending time with my son and family. 

Tami J.

Tamara J - Client Care Coordinator

Tami brings years of healthcare experience to her role as a Client Care Coordinator. Prior to Home Instead, she was a donor specialist/ phlebotomist at Rhode Island Blood Center for 14 years. Tami’s dedication and hard work helped her advance from a caregiver in early 2023 to a CNA graduate of our in house CNA training program to a Client Care Coordinator. Tami is the proud mother of three boys and enjoys spending time making memories with her family.

JR C.

Noel "JR" C - Decision Support Specialist

JR earned a degree in Organizational Communication and has extensive experience in customer relations. He is passionate about having meaningful conversations with clients and finding ways to offer them the best options available.  He first experienced the joy of helping others when he took care of his grandmother with her activities of daily living. This satisfaction drove him to search for a career in senior care and is now able to help seniors as a member of the client care team. 

Courtney M.

Courtney M - Engagement Manager

Courtney first joined the Home Instead team in January 2023 as a Recruiter. She has more than 15 years experience in management roles and made the transition from the Entertainment and Restaurant industry, to become a recruiter. For the past few years, she has been successful in connecting people with their next career adventure and is grateful to be a part of that journey with them. Prior to working for Home Instead she was a recruiter specializing in Healthcare and Life Science Professionals. Outside of work Courtney enjoys traveling, board games, and spending time with family and friends.

Paula Parcon

Paula P - Engagement Coordinator

Paula joined Home Instead in September 2025. She has a total of over 6 years of experience as a Remote Team Manager and HR Officer from another caregiving company. Her foundation and passion for this field were shaped by a deep appreciation for those who dedicate themselves to helping others. She’s truly grateful to be part of the Home Instead team, with a goal that ensures people receive the care they need with dignity and compassion.

 Jenico E.

Jenico E - Recruitment Coordinator

Jenico joined our Home Instead team in June 2023.  Prior to working with Home Instead, Jen worked as a Senior Recruiter for 5 years with Nurses and Allied professionals.  Providing compassionate and quality care to others has been important to Jen throughout her career, which has included serving as a Family Health Associate and Registered Nurse in the Department of Health.

Kipp O.

Kipp O - Scheduling Manager

Kipp joined Home Instead in December 2024. Prior to this, she worked as a Staffing Specialist for 6 years. She aims to support the team by ensuring staffing needs are met for both the elderly and Care Pros. Her joy in helping is paramount, and she is happy to contribute her expertise to ensure everyone is well-supported.

Dan B

Dan B - Scheduling Coordinator

Dan joined the Home Instead Team in November 2024. Dan is a Nurse and worked as a Scheduling Coordinator in another Caregiving agency for more than 4 years. Dan has been in healthcare for more than 2 decades and is excited to begin his journey with Home Instead. Taking care of people has been Dan’s passion.

Erl Martinez

Erl M- Staffing Coordinator

Erl joined Home Instead in August 2025. She previously worked as a Staffing Specialist for four years at another caregiving agency. Passionate about connecting with people, she enjoys using her skills to build meaningful relationships and support others in achieving their goals.

Paula Leep, Billing and Payroll Specialist

Paula L - Billing and Payroll Specialist

Paula is a CCRI graduate with an Associate in Business Administration and Accounting. She comes to Home Instead with 22 years experience in business/accounting in the Home Care industry and has always found the work interesting and rewarding. Paula is excited to begin her next chapter in her life at Home Instead.
Tai K.

Tai K, RN - CNA Instructor

Taiwo (Tai) is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience. She is a proud graduate of Rhode Island College and has previously worked as a Director of Nursing as well as a Nursing Home Administrator. She is passionate about working with students that are interested in the field of nursing/ care givers. Tai joined the Home Instead family in October 2023 as a CNA training instructor and looks forward to teaching nursing skills.

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Our Team

Your Home Instead team in Warwick, RI 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.