Network Magazine - Issue 31
Click here to view/download PDF.IN THIS ISSUE:Think Waterford First: New initiative rewards those who support localBridges to the Future: Laying the path for the next generationWorkability Project: Building inclusive workplacesAIB’s annual Community €1 Million FundMessage to Chamber Members from Waterford Food BankUnlocking Global Talent: How EY can support career growth and diversityDovida launches its Waterford officeNolan Farrell & Goff celebrate 50 years in businessWaterford in ProgressWalton Institute:
50 home care jobs for Waterford as Dovida announces expansion plans
50 home care jobs for Waterford as Dovida announces expansion plans Following on from its official launch in Waterford, Ireland’s leading home care provider, Dovida, recently announced plans to hire up to 50 caregivers in Waterford. The organisation, which has been providing care to ageing adults in Ireland since 2005, recently rebranded from Home Instead and now intends to increase capacity in the sector and expand its service offerings across the county. The roles will be a combination of full and
Dovida launches its Waterford office
Dovida launches its Waterford office Dovida, (formerly Home Instead) launched its new brand on May 2nd at the Dovida offices in the Cleaboy Business Park, Waterford City. The ribbon was cut by the deputy Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Adam Wyse. Waterford health care professionals, business and political leaders joined the Dovida staff and caregivers in celebrating this exciting new chapter in its proud history of delivering high-quality home care to thousands of people in Waterford and across the county.
Network Magazine - Issue 30
Click here to view/download PDF.IN THIS ISSUE:Full Steam ahead: Exploring the opportunities for Offshore WindPowering sustainable growth in the South EastOpportunities abound with off-shore wind in the South EastHome Instead Waterford announces rebrand to DovidaWhy financial advice is important for a self-employed personEY Outlook: Navigating VAT in the Digital AgeAn ambitious step towards a Blue Circular economyEmpowering Innovation: Bridging Technology, Agriculture, and Gender EqualityBite-Size NewsPlus
Home Instead Waterford announces rebrand to Dovida
Home Instead Waterford has announced that it is embarking on an exciting new chapter in its proud history of delivering high-quality home care to thousands of people across the county. The organisation, which provides home care services to more than 7,000 clients and employs over 4,000 people nationwide, has rebranded as ‘Dovida’, marking an end to its affiliation with the Home Instead brand. Dovida promises to bring a renewed vision and mission for home care that keeps clients at the centre of every
Home Instead Waterford Announces 50 New Jobs
Home Instead Waterford is seeking to add 50 new CAREGivers to its team, which delivers essential services to older people in local communities throughout County Waterford. The jobs announcement coincides with the winter months, its shorter days and longer nights leading to an increase in illness and time spent alone among older adults. “Social interaction and companionship are crucial to maintaining good mental health, and helping to prevent cognitive decline particularly in older people and
Keeping older people safe and warm this Autumn
While the start of autumn can be fairly mild, now is a good time to think ahead and ensure the home is ready for when the temperature drops. Older people are more vulnerable to the effects of cold weather, and those living with a pre-existing health condition can be even more vulnerable. Guidance states that rooms that are in regular use, for example bedrooms and living rooms, should be heated to at least 18°C in colder months. Steven Tubbritt, General Manager of Home Instead Waterford advises
Conversations about aging
You can and do spend a lot of time with your family members. But how often do you talk about the serious issues? We mean really talk. Research says not often. This is understandable, because it’s hard to have these conversations, especially with older relatives. They used to be the ones who minded you, now the roles are reversing. That’s hard for you and even harder for them. So, why aren’t families talking? For one, it’s difficult. Research conducted by Home Instead indicates that most adult children
