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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 Merrick, NY.

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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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Nicole and Mark Labib, Owners

Welcome! We are Nicole and Mark Labib, the owners of Home Instead.We have been the owners since 2009. Our goal is to provide a supportive and encouraging work environment for our caregivers. We strive to provide excellent care to our clients, allowing them to age safely at home with integrity and dignity. We oversee the day-to-day operations of Home Instead.

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Pascale LaRochelle-Garland, RN, Director of Patient Services

As the director of patient services, I am responsible for overseeing all aspects of patient care, including clinical operations, quality assurance, and staffing. I ensure that patients receive high-quality care at all times.

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Shirley Lassic, LPN, Assistant Director of Patient Services

I am a per diem LPN. I assist Pascale with patient services to ensure that all caregivers are up do date with in-services. I also help to onboard new HHA’s and PCA’s to our team. My goal is to help keep patient services running smoothly. 

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Fran Calcagno, Engagement and Recruitment Coordinator

My role is to work with applicants and hire candidates that best match Home Instead’s values. I instruct orientations. The orientation makes sure our caregivers understand the importance of compassion and treating their client as if they are a part of their own family. My top priority is to find the right fit, hardworking and loyal caregivers

Barbara Steinberg,  Finance Manager

Barbara Steinberg, Finance Manager

Hi, I am Barbara Steinberg the Finance Manager for Home Instead. I handle all things regarding billing and payroll. Looking forward to working with you!

Michele Marangiello,  Office Coordinator

Michele Marangiello, Office Coordinator

My name is Michele, my responsibilities cover a wide range of support with various administrative tasks to ensure that our office operations run smoothly. I assist all departments with workflow including tasks such as answering phones, and maintenance of files and records.

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Pamela Navon, Client Care Coordinator

Everyone here calls me Pam. My role is to speak to NEW  clients, meet them and their families at their homes to set up a proper schedule for our services. 

Michele Wachter,  Community Liason

Michele Wachter, Community Liason

My expertise at Home Instead includes, Quality Assurance Advocate, Outreach Coordinator, Home Care Specialist, Certified Alzheimer / Dementia Trainer for families and all companions seeking employment opportunities with Home Instead Senior Care Nassau County NY. I look forward to working with you!

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Tori Rossi, Assistant Administrator

My role here is to ensure that the licensing side of our agency runs smoothly. I keep all policies and procedures up to date and work closely with the DOH as well as the director of patient services, Pascale, to keep all caregivers up to date with their certificates, physicals and other requirements to keep caregivers active and receiving work.

Our Team

Your Home Instead team in Merrick, NY 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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