Home Care Blog
The latest home care tips, guides, news and careers updates.
What Are The Responsibilities Of Home Help Jobs?
Those with experience in caring for an ageing or more vulnerable individual will know all too well that the responsibilities of home help jobs extend far beyond the boundaries of typical caregiving roles. For others just entering the profession, gaining a deep...
The Social And Emotional Benefits Of Carer Jobs
It may be considered a physically and emotionally demanding career choice, but the benefits of carer jobs outweigh certain demands that sometimes come with the territory. Among the benefits of a career as a care worker is the financial stability it offers, thanks to...
When Are Home Help Services Necessary For Elderly Adults?
Considering home help services when the time is right is crucial to ensure the continued well-being of elderly adults. Aside from allowing them to maintain their independence and dignity, it promotes the provision of tailored care within the comfort of their own home....
How To Choose The Best Home Care Provider In Dublin
When searching for a home care provider for a loved one, ensuring quality, compassion and a shared vision is of utmost importance. However, this can be a difficult task, given the current state of affairs in Ireland in the context of home care. The drastic shortage of...
The Essential Skills Needed For Elderly Care Jobs
If you are currently on the lookout for elderly care jobs, then you are likely no stranger to the essential skills required for this rewarding role. For starters, compassion and empathy are vital to understanding and addressing the unique needs and emotions of elderly...
Why Home Care Jobs Are In Such High Demand Across Ireland
At present, there is an abundance of home care jobs available across Ireland. This unexpected overflow of available positions is matched by an upsurge in the requirement for skilled professionals who can competently occupy these roles. In this article we explore this...
The Many Rewards Of Home Care Work
From offering essential support and companionship to vulnerable individuals within the comfort of their own homes to also providing a range of services like personal care and household upkeep, individuals who provide home care work truly make a difference in the lives...
How To Prepare For Your Home Carer Job Interview
When it comes to preparing for an upcoming home carer job interview, several important boxes should be ticked. First and foremost, gathering information about the organisation in question is a crucial step towards success. Understanding their mission, values and...
How To Prevent Loneliness In Older People
The issue of loneliness in older people is unfortunately an all-too-prevalent one in today’s world. The reasons behind an older individual experiencing such isolation can be plentiful, but the most pressing concern is that such feelings can have significant effects on...
The Qualities That Define The Best Care Workers
Care workers play a vital role in providing compassionate support and assistance to the individuals they work so closely with. Truly understanding and embodying the qualities that define exceptional care workers is one of the fundamental ways to excel in the...
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Blanchardstown and Inner City Home Care is a not-for-profit organisation, which means that we are here solely to benefit the people we serve.
We are a member of Dublin Home Care Partners, a group of not-for-profit home care providers, delivering services on behalf of the HSE across all of North Dublin City and County.
We are also a founding member of the NCCN (National Community Care Network), a national representative group of not-for-profit home care agencies.