Home Care Blog
The latest home care tips, guides, news and careers updates.
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...
The Importance Of Self-Care For Carers
The notion of “self-care for carers” is likely an unfamiliar one to those that provide care on a professional level or to a friend or family member day in and day out. It is an entirely selfless role; so much so that carers are often so busy looking after the needs of...
Ageing In Place: Tips For Living At Home For Longer
Living at home for longer can have significant physical and mental health benefits for older adults. Importantly, it enables older adults to maintain their independence for as long as possible, while also providing a sense of familiarity and control that for many,...
How To Get A Job As A Home Carer In Ireland
There are many benefits to choosing a career as a home carer in Ireland. But how exactly do you go about getting into this line of work? In this article, we look at the necessary qualifications and skillsets to help you get started in your career in home care. ...
The Benefits Of A Career In Home Care
Are you considering a career in home care? If so, take a few moments to hear about the reasons why this can be such a positive, life-changing decision. In this article, we share some of the many benefits of choosing a career in the home care sector, showcasing why we...
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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.