Meet Our Carers
What Our Carers Say
All ALHomecare live-in carers are experienced, reference checked and Garda vetted, with training up to and including nursing qualifications. Here's what a few of them told us, in their own words, about the work.
“I love being a live-in carer because my life has a purpose.”
“I love being a live-in carer because it makes me feel part of the family.”
“I love being a caregiver, because helping others is like a caress for the soul.”
“Our help and sacrifice for others should never disappear from the surface of our planet, because we live only for ourselves. Let us never forget those older ones who sacrificed their lives for us when we were little, so that we ourselves can be here today.”
“The essence of my job is spreading love and kindness. Live-in care allows elderly people to stay in the home that they love and feel safe and supported. I find it very precious.”
“Spending time with my client is like finding gold, because they have a lifetime of experiences. I love my job because I find joy in it, every day is interesting and different.”
“I love being a live-in carer because I can help people who need care, help them in their everyday life.”
“I love being a live-in carer because old people are works of art.”
“It's rewarding to add value to someone's life and making a person happy.”
“I go for walks in the sunshine, I bake chocolate cakes, I colour flowers in colouring books, I play cards and board games, I sing along and dance to old Irish songs... because this is what makes my client happy, and when she is happy, I am happy too.”
“I believe that the third age deserves respect and support.”
“My heart is full of warmth and love for people, and I can share it with the elderly and it makes me happy.”
“I like to help, and if I can make my clients smile and be content, it gives me joy and energy for this work.”
“I love being a live-in carer because helping others is truly life changing.”
“It isn't just a job... it's the opportunity for me to carry on my love for helping others.”
“It makes me happy to be able to help elderly people with their daily activities and take care of them as if they were my own parents.”
“It gives me a lot of experience, and it will also be useful when, at some point, I need to take care of my own elderly parents.”
“This work is about dealing with people, helping people in their home, and I don't even have to leave the house where I live to do this wonderful job!”
“I believe the act of giving is one of the most fulfilling experiences in life, and it has helped me develop as a human being.”
“I love being a live-in carer because this job is truly valuable itself.”
“Once you are a carer, you know that every day you will touch a life, and that will touch you as well. I hold their hands when they’re scared, I talk to them when no one is there, I treat them like family, like one of my own.”
“Thanks to my knowledge and experience, I can give my clients, despite their illness, support every day, understanding, a smile and sharing their passion. This work teaches humility and respect for the elderly, who should be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.”
“Helping others gives me the greatest gift and the greatest feeling, knowing that I am making a difference in someone’s life.”
“Now I have the life I dreamed of. All this time, I worked for ALHomecare and I received from them not only support and help, but above all a sense of security, which was important to me.”
“I would strongly recommend this type of work in this country to anyone who is empathetic, likes working with people, and is willing to live away from home. ALHomecare will provide you with all the training you need.”
“Starting over halfway through life, in a new career and in another country, is scary... but with ALHomecare I found a "safe house" that protected, guided and helped me from the recruitment process to finding a family and a job.”
“She greets me every morning with a smile on her face, and that’s what gives me the strength to help her and to be here whenever needed.”
“In my free time I like to explore and learn about the culture of this country. Irish people are nice, very accommodating.”
“ALHomecare were phenomenal with their assistance, guidance and communication.”
“Thanks to ALHomecare I have the chance to do what I like most, to help others.”
“I am delighted with my experience with this family, because they treat me like a member of their family.”
“Love and respect for the elderly and the sick gives me the strength to work every day.”
“Ireland, a land of hope and opportunity. It was wonderful to live and work in such a peaceful place where spirituality reigned.”
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