Who We Are

A strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for people inspires Carolyn to make a difference in the lives of those she encounters. Carolyn founded Silver Lining Care in 2015, creating a cohesive caring team to support families.Carolyn’s business background includes experience in consulting, human resources and leadership development serving clients from medical, manufacturing, restaurant, not for profit, transportation, and construction industries.

Carolyn has relevant experience in the home care field by acting as the primary caregiver and family manager for her mother utilizing the RHA Family Managed Care program. This has involved hiring all staff and managing the private home care for her parents since 2012.

Carolyn’s personal values include her faith, family and serving her community.

Esther has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare field, specifically with the aging population. She has worked in a long-term care facility for many years and has been with Silver Lining Care since 2015. She holds a Bachelor degree in Social Work and has a passion for empowering people to live independently for as long as possible.

Esther loves working alongside families to find ways to meet the needs of their loved ones, because family is important to her. She enjoys spending time with her husband, children and grandson who all love to travel, camp and go hiking. Esther’s faith is a big part of who she is which is evident in her compassion towards the people she serves.

Michael has an eye out for the underdog and the marginalized. Apart from his chiseled features, the first quality his wife noticed about him was his ability to “see” people and to make sure no one is excluded. Michael often describes his life as pre and post transplant, signifying the impact that his daughter’s heart transplant had on his family in the year 2010.

After earning a Bachelor’s in management, Michael ran a large seniors complex for nearly three years before joining the Silver Lining Care family. He’s excited to have a positive and direct impact on those in need of our services.

Michael is a passionate foosball and board gaming enthusiast. He is engaged in his church and enjoys serving as a facilitator and mc for Sunday morning services. He is lovingly tolerated by his amazing wife and three children.

Sherry is a registered nurse with more than 25 years of experience caring for people of all ages. Her most recent experience has been in homecare where she was dedicated to helping clients receive optimal care in their own homes, meeting their unique needs and overcoming challenges.

Sherry’s first introduction to Silver Lining was four years ago when she discovered their services and partnered with them in providing exceptional and compassionate care for her mother who was progressing through the difficult stages of dementia. The team of caregivers became an “extension of our family”, bringing joy and laughter into the home and creating purpose in each day.

Sherry’s heart is also to serve! Her others-focused nature is evident in her interactions with those she meets. She loves being with people, especially her family! Sunday dinners and camping in summer are highlights for her! Sherry relies on her faith in every area of life and is committed to loving her family, serving her church, and caring for people!

Ryan is a loving husband and father who happens to also be a Licensed Practical Nurse with 7 years experience in Long Term and Primary Care. He enjoys working with people to help them get the care they need to ensure they can live life to the fullest. Ryan was led to nursing when his wife Renee had to undergo chemo treatments for cancer. Throughout her treatments, the care and compassion shown by the nursing staff inspired him to pursue a career in healthcare. The lessons he learned through navigating through healthcare have inspired him to provide people with the care they need to do the same. Ryan is active in the church, playing on a worship team and maintaining their website. He also teaches CPR and First Aid. He loves travelling with his family; visiting museums, zoos, and seeing the sites wherever they head to next.

Tina is happy to be back in health care, she has spent the last three years in a management role and acquired many leadership skills. She will be combining her training and experience as a health care aide with her skills in management to join the team in Winkler. Encouraging quality care and meaningful connections are important to Tina, and it shows in her daily interactions. Tina’s husband and three children have been her greatest supporters, encouraging her through the challenges as well as celebrating the joys in life with her. Most of their time is split between farming and sports which keeps them very busy throughout the year. They feel blessed to be living in a small village with friends and family close by. Tina draws strength from her faith to see the good in others, delights in inspirational quotes as well as music to brighten her day.