Immense Fulfilment – Meet Therese Byrne, Dovida Caregiver

Becoming a caregiver

Therese’s Caregiving journey is a personal one, deeply rooted in her own experiences. The most significant of these, she is explains, is “my role in supporting my son, Conor, who has cerebral palsy.” Previously, Therese also cared for her mother, sharing that “I had the privilege of bringing my mother home from the hospital and providing her with care during her final days.”

Caring for two people so dear to her heart left a profound impact on Therese, one which strongly influenced her in her decision to pursue Caregiving as a career. With a desire to support others in need, Therese joined Dovida Louth three years ago and says, “I’m lucky now to work for Dovida. The staff, both in the office and the Caregivers that I work with are incredible.”

Therese works in Clogherhead and Termonfeckin, and describes how she connects with each client she visits. “Building meaningful relationships with them is incredibly rewarding; I love connecting with them by listening to their favourite music, taking the time to hear their stories, and really learning about the people whose care I’m entrusted with. Each individual is special to me, and I am dedicated to providing compassionate care to each person I work with.”

Avoiding caregiver burnout

In order to avoid burnout and maintain a good quality of life, it is imperative that caregivers take the time to look after themselves, Therese gives us a valuable insight into what she likes to do in her own time. “Outside of work I love spending time with my family and friends, particularly going out for a nice meal for a catch up with loved ones. I also visit Spain every year in the Summer. I’m a big fan of 80’s music, anybody who’s been a passenger in my car can attest to this!”

How can I become a caregiver?

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