Working as a Dovida Caregiver

What’s being a caregiver like?

Being a caregiver is both a rewarding and challenging experience, offering many fulfilling moments that are hard to come by in other careers. You’ll receive full training so that you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your job, have the chance to meet wonderful people, build relationships and make a real, lasting difference in the lives of your clients and their families.

What do caregivers do?

Dovida Caregivers provide essential support to those who need it through a person-centred approach. What that looks like is unique to you and the person you support. The support you’ll provide is wide-ranging, non-medical support, for example:

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Planning and preparing meals.
• Light housekeeping
• Medication reminders
• Running errands
• Encouraging social and mentally stimulating activities
• Facilitating opportunities to exercise
• Transportation to doctor appointments
• Personal care
• Specialised care such as Dementia, Disability, Respite and Palliative care

Do I have to be experienced?

No. While some people have worked in care, many others join Dovida from other careers. The most important thing is having a kind and caring heart. Furthermore, whether you have experience or not you’ll benefit from the comprehensive training and support we provide to our caregivers. You’ll be supported by a team of people, many of whom have worked as caregivers themselves.

What can I expect at Dovida?

We recognise that each individual is different. The sum of our experiences, we recognise and revel in the fact that each individual is different. Each one of us has lived and breathed different moments that make us the people we are today. We understand this uniqueness and encourage you to bring your unique self to work, to get to know, and forge real connections with those you support.

How do I apply to be a caregiver?

Applying to become a Caregiver is easy. You just fill in the online form with as much detail as possible, and our team will be in touch for a chat, at which point you’ll be invited to your local office for a face-to-face interview.