Caregiving with Dovida
Become a caregiver with Dovida and make a real difference in the lives of people in your community.
Become a Dovida caregiver
As a Dovida caregiver, you’ll provide essential support to ageing adults and people living with disability in their own homes.
Our person-centred approach to care means that you’ll build meaningful connections with our clients while you empower them to live fuller, more independent lives.
Whether you’re experienced in home care or looking to start a rewarding new career, you’ll benefit from the comprehensive training and ongoing support that we provide to all our home carers.
Find a job that fits your lifestyle
As Ireland’s largest and longest-established home care company, we have a team of 4,000 Caregivers working all over Ireland, and we are committed to recognising and showing our appreciation for our frontline staff.
With flexible schedules and positions available across multiple locations, you can find a job that fits your lifestyle.
Louise Hamill
Caregiver, Dovida Meath
I love that I can make a little difference to my client’s day, by them having the companionship they need and knowing when I leave, they have a smile on their face and our looking forward to me returning.
I love to encourage positive thinking to my clients as it helps them feel a little better about their situation and I am here to help in any way I can.
Kerry Monaghan
Caregiver, Dovida Wexford
I have been with the company since December 2014.
I love going to my clients every day, enhancing the quality of their life and having wonderful chats with them.
Lorraine Walsh
Caregiver, Dovida Wicklow
As a carer every day is different and each client has their own needs, from personal care to dementia care of even just companionship.
To sit and listen to your client can have a great impact on their day as you may be the only contact they have.
To know you have put a smile on your client’s face is priceless.
Benefits of a career in caregiving at Dovida
Competitive pay
Competitive pay with higher rates for weekends and public holidays.
Free and subsidised training
Train and upskill with our in-house Home Care Professional Academy and external providers.
Flexible scheduling
Work around your family or study commitments – day-time, evening and weekend hours available.
Career progression
Opportunities to progress to full-time roles such as HR, administration and management.
Travel allowance
We pay milage if you need to drive between clients.
24-hour support
Access to round-the-clock back-up from your local office team.
Full-time caregiver
We have full-time opportunities for people who would like to make a career in care with Dovida.
We offer full training and support, as well as ongoing training opportunities for personal and professional development.
Part-time / flexible positions
Dovida offers flexible opportunities in care. You can work part-time, in the mornings, afternoons, evenings or at weekends.
This means you can balance your work around other commitments, such as family life, study or other jobs..
Live-in Caregiver
We have live-in opportunities throughout Ireland for caregivers who share our values and are passionate about delivering high-quality care.
As a Live-in Caregiver, you will reside in the home of the person you care for.
New to home care
Many people join Dovida from other jobs. Whether you work in retail, hospitality, at another care sector, as long as you have a kind and caring heart, we may have a role for you!
Students / student nurses
Students enjoy working with Dovida because the flexible hours available can work around their study commitments.
Student nurses can get practical experience by caring in the community.
Vocation for care
People can develop a vocation for care for many reasons – they may have a natural love for helping others, or perhaps they looked after a friend or family member and decided to make a career in care.
Join Dovida’s winning team today!
Life at Dovida
Our person-centred approach extends to our employees.
Empowering you to achieve your career goals is just as important as our mission to empower every one of our clients to live fuller, more independent lives at home.
At Dovida, we invest in our team’s success through comprehensive training and development opportunities.
From initial orientation to ongoing professional development, we provide the support you need to build a fulfilling career in home care
More benefits of a career in caregiving at Dovida
Professional development
We’ll support you in your career as a caregiver or a local office employee.
Caregiver appreciation
Regular events and activities to show our thanks to you.
Values-driven culture
Become an integral part of an organisation that values your unique skills and approach to care.
Regular feedback
Our office team will work closely with you so you can deliver the highest quality care and get genuine job satisfaction.
Employee satisfaction survey
Every year, you get to tell us what you think about working with us, and we’ll act upon your suggestions.
Referral bonus scheme
Recommend a friend to work as a Caregiver with Dovida and receive a bonus in your pay.
What are the benefits of working at Dovida?
We offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, flexible scheduling, a supportive team environment, and, of course, the reward of making a difference in real people’s lives.
Do I need previous experience within the care sector?
While relevant qualifications and experience are important, we look for caregivers that are compassionate, kind, and have unique personal qualities that will help them to connect with our clients.
We provide comprehensive training and support to help you develop your skills when you work at Dovida.
What training does Dovida provide?
We offer comprehensive initial training, ongoing professional development, and regular support from our experienced team leaders.
As a caregiver with Dovida, you’ll also be supported to gain further QQI modules and have the opportunity to do our City and Guilds Dementia course.
What types of home care services does Dovida provide?
We provide a full range of the highest quality care services from one hour of care a day to 24/7 care. Find out more by visiting our services page.