Meet Our Team

Peter is a certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Trainer by the Avila Institute of Gerontology, in Germantown, New York. At Home Helpers he uses his leadership experience to make sure the operation runs smoothly, our clients meet unmatched satisfaction, and the caregivers have the support they need. He earned an MBA from Western New England University and a BA in Mathematics from Boston College.

Before founding Home Helpers, Peter retired from a successful career as an entrepreneur in the technology field. He is a successful business entrepreneur from the Enfield Connecticut and East Longmeadow Massachusetts area. He is the founder of Home Helpers Home Care and ATS (Accu Time Systems).

In a few years, Peter DiMaria established Home Helpers Home Care as the most trusted and respected Home Care agency in our community. It specializes in Senior Care, Dementia Care, and Alzheimer’s Care in Enfield, Suffield, Somers, Tolland, Vernon, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, and all of North Central CT and Western MA. Peter is an Alzheimer’s Care and Dementia Care trainer certified by the Avila Institute of Gerontology program, in Germantown, New York.

Peter is a member of the board of North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce; member of the Advisory Board for Stone Academy; and a Guest Lecturer at Enfield Adult and Continuing Education, on the subjects of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care.

In its short existence, Home Helpers in Enfield, covering North Central CT and Western MA, accrued several accolades, including:

– The only agency in Enfield to earn the Best of Home Care: Provider of Choice in 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016;
– North Central CT Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year;
– Caring Star 2019: Best In-Home Care;
– Home Care Pulse: Trusted Provider;
– A+ rated Accredited Business by the Better Business Bureau (BBB);
– A+ rated Home Care Agency by the Home Care Standards Bureau;
– Corporate Member Associate of Home Care Association of America.

Experience in Customer Satisfaction

Peter DiMaria is an entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience in the management of electronic devices industries. He built his company in Ellington, CT, developing it to become a major multi-million multi-national player in the sector. In 2010 Peter sold his business to a large publicly traded Japanese Corporation.

Not ready for retirement, he decided to start a Home Helpers office in North-Central CT, as a means of making a difference in other people’s lives. Being an Enfield CT resident most of his life, Peter wanted to give back to his the community. His interest in Home Helpers is also personal: it came from the experience of being one of the family members looking after his parents, whose desire was to stay in their home in their final years.

“Our mission is to offer our clients the same quality of care we would like for our family,” he explains. “We aim to be the most respected and trusted home care agency in North Central Connecticut.”

Peter DiMaria is an alumnus of the Suffield Academy. He has a BS in Mathematics from the Boston College and an MBA from Western New England University.

Andre is a digital marketer, content producer, and journalist. He is passionate about writing, making videos, digital design, and exploring new technology tools. At Home Helpers, Andre is responsible for all the website content, social media, advertising and video production. Before working with Home Helpers, he was a daily journalist and organized campaigns for the environmental group Greenpeace. Andre earned a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University and a BA in Journalism and Communications from the University of Sao Paulo.

Before working at Home Helpers, Nicole was the Director of Therapeutic Recreation, Dementia Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator for Meadowbrook of Granby for 12 years. She developed a Sensory Based Dementia program at Meadowbrook called the “Living Room”. She coordinated all the activities for the facility, organized the volunteer program, as well as Marketing. She was trained under the CMS, Hand in Hand program and was responsible for educating staff in the care of persons with Dementia. Nicole also instructs Senior Fitness classes and leads a Dementia Support Group for the Alzheimer’s Association. At Home Helpers, Nicole coordinates events, maintains high-level contacts, and develops partnerships with a diverse number of stakeholders in our community. She has an Associate Degree in Science, Therapeutic Recreation from NWCC. She also studied Sports and Exercise studies and has a Certification through the American Fitness Association of America and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is also a trained Dementia Support Group leader for the Alzheimer’s Association of America.

Erica first became interested in Home Care when she volunteered at the Felician Adult Daycare in 2009. Since then, she has done some other volunteer work with the Teresan House in Albany NY, in their dementia and Alzheimer care units. Erica is our Office Manager and has been with Home Helpers since our doors opened in 2015. She handles all billing and payroll inquiries. Most recently, Erica also became our Direct Link Sales Manager, and she loves working one on one with our emergency response system clients. Erica graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 2014 with a BA in Latin American Studies and International Relations. She is currently going back to school to further her studies.

Brings her passion for working with seniors and veterans, Carol started her career
in the hospitality industry where servicing the public was number 1. After
successfully transitioning after 25+ years to Assisted Living, Carol now brings her
commitment to private home care with Home Helpers.

Carol is committed to providing resources, compassion and care to the greatest
generation and those who built our country and served to protect it.

On her personal time, Carol loves to travel, makes her own maple syrup and
shares her time with family and her love of Siberian Huskys!

Sharon comes from a West Indian background and has been in the US for quite
some time. She has been in the Home Care Field over 25 years and has done
Human Resource Management/Scheduling with agencies throughout
Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York since she left school. She’s very
passionate about helping others and making sure families are getting the care
they need. When she’s not working she enjoys spending time with her 3 children,
traveling, and most of all her passion for catering and love for music.

Amy’s journey in the realm of recruitment started 9 years ago at Home Helpers,
where she discovered her passion for connecting talent with opportunities. Her
dedication and expertise have continued to flourish over the years. At Home
Helpers, Amy plays a pivotal role in recruiting experienced home aides for senior
clients and took the lead in implementing HR procedures that remain an integral
part of daily operations. Amy’s strategic use of search engine programs, CRM
tools, and cold-calling finesse led to remarkable successes.

Amy’s approach to recruitment is underpinned by her commitment to exceptional
customer service, from the initial phone screening to the onboarding process. Her
deep understanding of company benefits and programs empowers her to address
candidate needs effectively. With a keen desire to continue growing in the field of
Human Resources, Amy is eager to contribute her skills and insights to our team.
As our new Business Development Coordinator, Amy will be at the forefront of our caregiver recruitment efforts.