HOME care services provider Dovida has announced plans to bring 60 new jobs in the care sector to Limerick.
This comes as the company, which recently rebranded from Home Instead, aims to increase its impact in the private home care sector and expand its offering throughout the Mid West and the rest of Ireland.
The jobs Dovida is set to bring Shannonside will be a combination of full and part-time positions, with “competitive rates of pay”, for professional caregivers.
Celebrating the launch of Dovida’s Limerick City office, Limerick TD and Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O’Donnell, said he wished to “congratulate the great team of staff and caregivers at Dovida, including Brian O’Sullivan, general manager, and Michael Wright, director of growth, on this special occasion and an exciting new chapter for Dovida, including their expansion plans with the creation of 60 new jobs in Limerick, which is very welcome.”
Minister O’Donnell said he would “like to take this opportunity to commend the dedicated and compassionate caregivers for the phenomenal work they do every day”.
“Thanks to their hard work and commitment, many of our older people here in Limerick are supported and empowered to continue to live independently in their homes and communities.”
Thanking Minister O’Donnell for his comments, Dovida Limerick general manager Brian O’Sullivan said he was also happy “to be joined by our Limerick Caregiver of the Year, Mary Kenihan, to celebrate this wonderful occasion”.
“We are excited about welcoming more caregivers like Mary to our team. They will help us meet the growing need for home care services in Limerick and make it possible for more people to receive the support they need to live comfortably and independently at home.”
Mr Osullivan said that “caregivers joining our team can expect comprehensive training, a dedicated local team, and a supportive environment, as well as opportunities to grow professionally and develop a rewarding career in home care”.
Dovida currently provides home care services to 8,000 people across Ireland, the majority of which are in the over-65 age group.
Those interested in applying for one of the 60 new Dovida roles can visit dovida.ie/career/become-a-caregiver.
