Home Care Benefit 

Jane grew up in a family where caregiving for family and friends in the local community was part of everyday life. It is this model of caregiving that Jane is dedicated to creating and sustaining with her staff as they work with families in Northeastern Connecticut. Jane is a hands-on member of the Home Instead team, supporting internal staff and CAREGiver, and managing all aspects of the day-to-day efforts. Jane has a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Maryland-College Park. She worked in the field of education for over 10 years before opening the Northeastern Connecticut office of Home Instead. When not working, Jane enjoys time with her family, traveling, running, and playing the piano.

Kashmir joined the Home Instead team in November 2015. In 2020, Kashmir was promoted to the Office Coordinator role. She performs a variety of critical administrative functions, including supporting team members who work most directly with CAREGivers and clients. Kashmir graduated with a law degree from Thames Valley University (UK) and has a legal/banking background with over 13 years’ experience in customer service in the finance industry. Coming from a culture where living in an extended family is common, Kashmir appreciates the importance of caring for the elderly. In her spare time, Kashmir loves reading, traveling to and learning about other cultures, doing Sudoku puzzles, gardening, and going to the movies.

Dana worked in corporate and healthcare settings in Boston and New York City before landing in Connecticut. With over 30 years of HR experience, she is excited to use her experience to recruit dedicated CAREGivers. The best part of her job is “…hearing stories from CAREGivers who truly love their jobs! Their goal is to make sure they put a smile on their client’s face and treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve.” For Dana, this confirms there really are amazing, selfless people in this world. When not providing new CAREGivers with a warm welcome and informative orientation, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, and family members and friends that mean the world to her.

After spending 28 years in corporate America, Diana’s desire to work with aging adults and those who care for them came from helping to care for her dad and learning about the importance of being an advocate for the senior population.  Diana directs her skills and commitment to the mission of providing the best experiences for our CAREGivers, who are the heartbeat of our business. “It is important for them to know that they are not only helping the client they are working with, but also providing respite and relief for the spouse/family.”  In her spare time, Diana likes to travel and spend time with family and friends.

Nicole organizes and provides training programs for CAREGivers, including one-on-one training between CAREGivers and new clients. With a passion for helping seniors, she enjoys passing on her knowledge to CAREGivers and assisting clients in their needs. “The client’s world is in constant change, and I help both the client and caregiver adjust to those changes and modifiers. It’s a team effort, and I really enjoy that!” Nicole has a degree in Exercise Science, PTA, and carries a number of other certifications relevant to her work. She enjoys spending time with her kids and dogs, hiking and kayaking, and providing outdoor and self-care programs for groups.

Before joining the team, Mirriem worked as a certified nursing assistant and in welfare and pensions. Her work in these roles led to her professional interest in assisting seniors. Mirriem supports the Home Instead experience for both clients and CAREGivers. She provides introductions for CAREGivers on first assignments with clients, assists staff facing challenges, and fills in for CAREGivers. Mirriem enjoys working with coworkers who are patient and exhibit strong teamwork. She is a wife and a mother of two who loves to travel, cook, and entertain family and friends.

Noelia has worked in multiple roles in home care over the past 10 years. “I truly enjoy helping others. My heart has always been working with the elderly. Becoming part of the Home Instead team has allowed me to do that. My goal at Home Instead is for both CAREGivers and clients to have the best possible experience.” Noelia staffs all service needs of clients with appropriate staff, working to make sure all desired shifts are filled with the CAREGivers who are the best fit for the client. Originally from Peru, Noelia lives with her husband and twin girls and enjoys spending time with close extended family. Noelia is passionate about nutrition and fitness and delights in dancing, cooking, and hiking with her two dogs.

Bobbi serves as a primary resource for families at various stages of their involvement with home care services, from initial inquiries about home care through ongoing support and problem-solving. After growing up caring for a mother who suffered from health issues, Bobbi’s career with in-home care began when she earned her license as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2007. She finds it a joy and privilege to spend time connecting and learning from seniors who have a lifetime of experience and knowledge to share. Outside of work, Bobbi spends time mothering her wonderful daughter, who is no less the apple of her eye.

Shara spent many years in the financial services industry before going back to school to pursue a degree in occupational therapy assisting. From there, she spent seven years as an occupational therapy assistant working with the geriatric population. Shara enjoys being part of an amazing team that works closely with clients and their families to improve the lives of seniors and allow them to remain living safely and happily in their homes. She especially loves learning about the amazing life experiences of our clients. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, biking, and spending time with family.