Career Advice

What is a Home Carer?

What is a Home Carer? A Home Carer, a Carer, or a Home Support Worker is a person trained to look after someone (usually elderly) in their own home for varying lengths of time. Some people may need h...

Ireland Needs More Carers

Ireland Needs More Carers Ireland needs more carers, but why do people need home carers? What is this demand about? We all know about the shortage of beds in hospitals. Imagine you’ve had a fall. You...

Why Ireland Needs More Carers

Why Ireland Needs More Carers At Comfort Keepers, our goal is firstly to help as many people as possible live more comfortably and independently at home. Many people in hospitals could go home if the...

What People Want From A Carer

What People Want From A Carer Are you considering becoming a home carer? Find out what people want from one below. Perhaps you’re unsure what your clients will want? Also a little nervous about the l...

Comfort Keepers and the Diversity Charter

Comfort Keepers and the Diversity Charter Comfort Keepers are proud members of the Diversity Charter of Ireland. The Diversity Charter is a network of companies and organisations committed to best pr...

6 Practical Tips to Prevent Falls at Home for Older Persons

6 Practical Tips to Prevent Falls at Home for Older Persons Falls can have life-altering consequences for older people. Having a fall can increase the risk of serious injuries and disabilities and ca...

The Benefits of Becoming a Carer in Ireland

The Benefits of Becoming a Carer in Ireland If you’re a people person and you enjoy caring for others, then becoming a carer (also called a Home Support Worker) in Ireland could be your dream job. Yo...

How OneTouch Makes Homecare Easier

How OneTouch Makes Homecare Easier We’re proud to be able to give all our carers access to the best available digital technology on the market. The Phone Application we use is there to make life easi...

Your Guide to Success in Virtual Interviews

Your Guide to Success in Virtual Interviews When you’re going for a job these days, it’s nomral for companies to conduct interviews remotely via video link. Comfort Keepers is no exception to this an...