Home care provider Dovida announces plans to create 25 new jobs in Waterford
The new caregivers will aim to help more elderly people to live independently in their Waterford homes
In creating the new caregiver roles, Dovida hopes to help more elderly people live independently at home.
The new roles will be a mix of flexible and fixed-hour positions, with full-time hours also available for those who would like them.
Steven Tubbritt, General Manager of Dovida Waterford, said: “In our experience, a lot of people really like the flexibility the job offers.
“These roles are particularly popular with people whose children are returning to school or starting school for the first time and those who have other commitments such as studying.
“Of course, there’s always room for people who want to work full-time, and Dovida is a great place to develop a rewarding career in caregiving.”
Dovida provides a range of home care and support services to a growing number of people across the country.
The home care provider says that its person-centred approach helps build meaningful connections with its clients and empower them to live fuller, more independent lives.
“Dovida is my saviour really in lots of ways,” said one such client Robin Gordon.
“Having home support enables me to have my own corner with my own things and to live as independently as possible.
“I have cousins who come and visit from time to time, and I’m fortunate in that I have quite a few friends who will ring or call. It all works extremely well,” he added.
Another client, Angela Boyd, spoke about the importance companionship plays in her life.
“I have home help coming in every day, twice a day, and it’s a great thing to have,” she said.
“I love the chat. I might talk more than them, but they put up with me!” said Angela.
“And it’s healthy too; it’s great to have the company,” she added.
Dovida employs more than 4,000 skilled, compassionate caregivers nationwide.
Susan Corkery, a Dovida caregiver for almost 20 years, offered this advice to anyone considering a career in care.
“Go for it,” she said. “I loved it from the word go. The friendships you make and the relationships you build with clients are incredible. There's nothing like it.”
For Dovida’s Caregiver of the Year 2026, Emma McGrath, being a caregiver is a very rewarding experience.
“Every day is different, and I absolutely love being a caregiver. The first day I started, I just knew it was for me.
“We look after the most vulnerable people in our community, and some days I’m the only person that they have, so it means the world to me to be able to bring some joy and connection to their lives.”
Anyone interested in applying for a caregiving role is encouraged to visit dovida.ie or call 1800 911 020 to find out more and apply.