Amy Smyth
Care Manager
Amy joined Ann’s Home Care in 2015 as Area Manager for Armagh and Dungannon having previously worked for another care provider. In addition to her managerial responsibilities, Amy regulates the company’s MIS system where she applies her natural problem-solving skills.
Outside of work Amy enjoys baking when not busy looking after her 2 young children.
Contact amy@anns.co.uk
Andrea Hyndman
Care Manager
Andrea has over 6 years experience in health and social care.
Andrea joined Ann’s in November 2015 as a care assistant. In August 2016 Andrea was promoted to Team Leader of Magherafelt and Maghera. In August 2020 Andrea received a further promotion to Care Manager of Maghera and Kilrea areas.
Prior to working in Social Care, Andrea was a stay at home mum until her children went to primary school.
Outside of work she enjoys going to cinema, travelling, and spending time with her family and 2 children.
Ann McQuade
Director
Ann, with a BSC in Nursing has over 40 years’ experience in care. Ann established Ann’s Home Care with her husband Pat in 1994 and remains at the helm of operations.
Ann had a vision of a Domiciliary care service that would provide quality care at home delivered with integrity and consistency.
Through Ann’s continued focus and direction the company is still guided by the same values she aspired to and Ann’s Home Care continues to flourish and grow.
Outside of work Ann enjoys keeping active whether it be cycling, walking or running after her grandchildren. Ann also enjoys watching her sons play for her local Football team and the odd holiday whether it be a country and western week abroad or a cycling trip with her husband.
Contact ann@anns.co.uk
Caitlin Owens
On call support
Caitlin joined Ann’s in April 2019 as a care assistant having previously worked in a similar role for 3 years. Soon after Caitlin joined the on call team managing the phones in the evening and weekends.
In addition, Caitlin has developed her skills further working in the office assisting care managers with daily tasks and general admin duties. Caitlin is also currently studying a degree in Social Work in Dundalk Institute of Technology.
Outside of work she spends her time with friends and family when she is not with her 3 golden retrievers.
Catherine Turley
Care Manager
Catherine has been working with Ann’s Home Care for 10 years having started as a care assistant in the Portadown area. While completing her level 5 in Health and Social Care, Adult Management, Catherine was promoted to the post of team leader for the Newry area and in 2016 moved up to the position of Care Manager for Newry.
Outside of work Catherine’s time is spent looking after her 2 young children.
Contact catherine@anshomecare.co.uk
Janette Canning
Manager
Janette Started with Ann’s Home Care 17 years ago as a care assistant in the Lurgan Area and was soon promoted to manager of the Portadown Area. Janette has since been managing the Lurgan area and more recently assists with finance and training.
During her time with Ann’s, Janette has gained the following qualifications: Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care, Level 3 in First Line Management, Level 4 in the Registered Managers Award and Level 5 diploma in Management. She also completed Train the trainer in Manual Handling.
Outside of work Janette likes spending time with family and friends and enjoys reading.
Contact janette@anns.co.uk
Kim Steenson
Finance & Accounts
Kim joined the Ann’s Home Care team in 2016, with her IATI qualification and over 15 years experience working in the Accounts and Payroll sector.
Kim is a highly motivated individual whose background has given her valuable insight into all aspects of accounting including Payroll, HMRC Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Invoicing and Credit Control
Outside of Work Kim has one child and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Contact kim@anns.co.uk
Lisa McDermott
HR Manager
Lisa commenced with Ann’s Home Care in October 2019. Before this she worked as a store manager for 7 years gaining vital skills in people management, recruitment, and HR.
In her role, Lisa manages recruitment for NI, assists with training and development, the disciplinary process, compliance, and general admin duties.
Lisa has a degree in Applied Physiology and has recently graduated with a distinction in her Master’s degree in Human Resource Management.
Outside of work Lisa enjoys socialising with family and friends. She also enjoys baking
Contact lisa@anns.co.uk
Louise Burke
Quality Manager
Louise completed a BTEC level 5 in Care Practice before joining Ann’s Home Care as care assistant in 2007. Soon after, Louise began working an assistant manager in the Portadown area and her hard work and dedication resulted in a promotion to care manager for Portadown and Tandragee in 2015. Owing to Louise’s keen eye for detail, Louise was appointed the role of quality manager in 2018, working closely with team leaders and care managers to ensure Ann’s standards are maintained and improved upon.
Outside of work Louise enjoys running after sheep and horses when she’s not looking after her 3 young children.
Contact louise@anns.co.uk
Martina Lawless
Business Support Manager
Martina has worked in the care sector for the past 8 years. She commenced working as part of Ann’s Home Care Team in 2016.
Originally from County Galway, Martina is qualified in Accounts and payroll and worked as a General Manger in the hospitality sector for many years.
Martina enjoys playing tennis with her friends, family time and reading.
Contact martina@anns.co.uk
Nicola Bradley
Care Manager
Nicola joined Ann’s Homecare as the manager of the Lurgan area in November 2019, having almost 4 years previous experience in office Management within Domiciliary Healthcare.
Prior to moving into the Healthcare sector Nicola worked as a Legal Executive for 10 years and has experience in Sales Management. During this time Nicola completed an NVQ in Business Administration.
During her spare time Nicola enjoys spending time with family and travelling.
Contact nicola@anns.co.uk
Paddy McCaffery
Care Manager
Paddy has 4 years’ experience working within a healthcare environment. Having completed a Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care Paddy went on to study Sociology and Psychology at Ulster University.
Paddy Started with Ann’s Home Care in October 2019 after spending a year in Canada and is now care manager for the Armagh and Dungannon area. Paddy achieves great satisfaction in his role by helping to provide an invaluable service to members of the local community.
Outside of work Paddy enjoys weekends away, playing music, keeping active and attending music gigs.
Contact paddy@anns.co.uk
Roisin Carvill
Care Manager
Roisin commenced with Ann’s Home Care as a care worker in the Markethill area in 2007. Through continued hard work and dedication Roisin was promoted to Team Leader and then care manager, initially in Armagh and Dungannon areas. Roisin currently Manages the areas Newry, Markethill and Keady.
Outside of work Roisin enjoys time on the family farm, cycling, walks and the occasional dance in the Moy Inn on a Saturday night.
Contact roisin@anns.co.uk
Samantha McKee
Care Manager
Samantha is Manager for Banbridge Dromore Kilkeel and Rathfriland and has been with Ann’s Home Care since 2012. Samantha has over 13 years’ experience working in Health and Social Care having previously worked as a senior care assistant in a care facility.
Whilst working full time and caring for a young family Samantha graduated with a Degree in Health and Social Care. More recently she has achieved a Best Practice certificate in Health care Assistants via the University of Sterling. Within her time at Ann’s Samantha also completed her Level 5 Diploma in Management and in 2017 became a Dementia Champion.
In her spare time Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, she has a son Jack and a daughter Katie.
Contact samantha@anns.co.uk
Sarah McQuillan
Registered Manager
Sarah joined Anns in 2015 and is responsible for quality and compliance within the organisation, having previously worked in a similar role in another home care company for 5 years.
Sarah has achieved a level 5 in Health Care Management, a level 7 qualification in Leadership and management and a DipHe from the University of Ulster in Counselling. Before working in Healthcare, Sarah worked in the voluntary and advice sectors.
Outside of work Sarah is an avid reader and enjoys travel and long walks in the countryside.
Contact sarah@anns.co.uk
Stephen Murdock
Care Manager
Stephen has 5 years’ experience within the Health Care Sector having worked for another Care provider before joining Ann’s Home Care in late 2017. Prior to working in domiciliary care Stephen worked in a contact centre working within a specialised team which developed and managed new campaigns.
In his role with Ann’s Home Care, Stephen is responsible for Managing the Cookstown, Magherafelt and Maghera areas.
When Stephen is not working, he enjoys playing football, hiking and travelling the world.
Contact stephen@anns.co.uk
