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Live-in Care
Delivered by compassionate and highly skilled caregivers, Dovida’s Live-in Care service is a personalised, comprehensive solution for individuals who need long-term support to remain living in the comfort of their own homes.
About Live-in Care
Live-in Care involves a skilled, dedicated Live-in Caregiver residing in your home, providing invaluable reassurance and continuity of care, empowering you to remain living independently in your own home.
Dovida will match two Live-in Caregivers with you, based on your interests, values, and experiences, to make sure you are comfortable with them at home from day one.
24-hour support from the local office
Our Live-in Caregivers deliver seven hours of support per day. Timings of support are flexible and provided as required, or as determined within your care plan. They have access to 24-hour support from their local office.
Live-in Care services are ideal for those who need help with daily activities, medication reminders or simply want the comfort of knowing someone is living with them at home.
The Live-in Caregiver’s role is flexible and customised, encompassing everything from personal care and household tasks to support with social activities and companionship.
We support, empower and uplift our clients
At Dovida, we focus on supporting, empowering and uplifting our clients, improving their quality of life, promoting independence, and fostering meaningful connections.
All Live-in Caregivers have an EU passport or the legal right to work full time hours in Ireland and undergo a thorough screening process, including international police checks, garda vetting and reference checks.
They receive in-depth onboarding training, delivered to Dovida’s and HSE standards.
Get a free, no-obligation Live-in Care consultation
Key benefits of Live-in Care
How Live-in home care can help you at home
Supporting specific conditions
For those with more complex medical conditions such as dementia, your care can be tailored to your needs and provides round the clock support.
Companionship
Keeping you company, helping you go to the shop, picking up prescriptions, and encouraging you to do things you enjoy.
Help around the house
Assisting you in cleaning and tidying your home to ensure it is safe, shopping for groceries, and planning and preparing meals.
Dovida has been most helpful and attentive in providing Live-in Care for my brother. Their caregivers are all I could ask for: well-trained, friendly and enthusiastic for his welfare
Why choose Dovida for Live-in Care?
Highly trained and compassionate Live-in Caregivers
Dovida’s Live-in Caregivers are carefully selected for their skills, empathy, and dedication.
They undergo comprehensive training in areas such as personal care, dementia care, and specialist care, ensuring they’re equipped to handle wide-ranging care requirements.
Beyond technical expertise, our Live-in Caregivers bring warmth, patience, and a genuine commitment to making a positive difference.
Seamless integration into your home
Our Live-in Caregivers respect your home as your sanctuary. They adapt to your home’s rhythm, preferences, and cultural values, ensuring a harmonious living arrangement.
Whether it’s cooking favourite meals or respecting quiet time, they blend into your life with ease.
The Live-in Caregiver works closely with your Care Manager to understand all aspects of your home during their onboarding.
Holistic approach to wellbeing
Dovida goes beyond the provision of task-based care, nurturing emotional and social wellbeing.
Our Live-in Caregivers engage in activities that bring joy, such as playing games, gardening, going for a walk or simply sharing stories, giving a sense of purpose and connection.
Transparent communication with families
Dovidas’s Care Managers keep family members informed with regular updates on their loved one’s wellbeing, ensuring confidence in the care being provided.
Flexible and scalable care
Clients’ care needs can change over time. Care Managers will regularly check in it to ensure that the schedule and care plan are delivering the right level of assistance at all times.
How Live-in Care works
With Dovida’s Live-in Care, a dedicated Live-in Caregiver resides in your home, ensuring personalised support.
They are on hand to provide assistance whenever you need it, up to a predetermined number of hours a day, tailored to your specific care requirements.
Whether it’s help with daily tasks, personal care, or simply the comfort of a reassuring presence, you gain peace of mind knowing a compassionate professional is there when you need them.
HSE-funded home support hours can be provided by a Dovida Live-in Caregiver. This may reduce the cost of your Live-in Care service.
Additionally, in the Republic of Ireland, HSE-funded hours can be both delivered and can be deducted from the cost and you may be eligible for tax relief of up to 40% on the cost of Live-in Care, making this high-quality service more accessible and affordable.
Why choose home care?
Why staying at home where you feel comfortable, familiar, and empowered to live independently is the best option for people who need additional care.
What is Live-in home care?
Live-in home care involves a trained caregiver living in your home, to provide personalised support and assistance whenever needed, up to a set number of hours per week.
It ensures continuity of care, companionship, and peace of mind while allowing you or your loved one to remain in a familiar environment.
How do I get started with Live-in Care?
Let’s start with a conversation.
We offer a free, no-obligation, in-home care consultation with you and your loved ones.
Together we can create a personalised Live-in Care Plan that fits your needs and preferences.
Call 1800 911 855 or contact your local office today.
What help is available within Live in-home care services?
Live-in home care is flexible and can consist of many types of care:
Adults who wish to age in place but may need help with daily tasks, medical conditions or companionship to do so.
Individuals living with conditions such as Parkinson’s, arthritis, or heart disease.
People living with dementia or Alzheimer’s who benefit from a familiar environment and routine to reduce confusion and agitation.
Those recovering from surgery or Illness who need temporary intensive support to regain strength and independence.
How much does Live-in home care cost?
Live-in home care is different for everyone, and some people need more care than others.
Contact us to find out how much Live-in home care might cost, with a Care Plan tailored to your needs. .
What is the difference between Live-in Care and 24-hour care?
Key differences:
Live-in Care offers a single caregiver with scheduled rest, lower cost, and moderate support; 24-hour care provides continual supervision at a higher cost and is suited for people with more complex needs.
Live-in Care: One caregiver lives in the home, provides support for set hours (seven hours per day), with breaks and sleep time as per the Ireland working time act.
Suited for moderate needs, offering a consistent caregiver, companionship, and peace of mind. It is less expensive, and ideal for people who daily assistance without continual supervision.
24-Hour Care: Multiple caregivers rotate shifts to provide continual, active care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
It is designed to care for individuals who have more complex needs, and may require a higher level of support.
How do you select and vet caregivers?
Dovida carefully selects caregivers based on their qualifications, experience, and compassion.
All caregivers undergo thorough background checks, reference verifications, and specialised training in areas like dementia care, personal care, and emergency response.
Dovida also match caregivers to clients based on personality, cultural preferences, and specific care needs.
What happens if my care needs change over time?
Dovida’s care plans are flexible. If your needs increase (e.g., transitioning from Live-in to 24-hour care) or decrease, we reassess and adjust the care plan, caregiver hours, or support level to ensure it meets your evolving requirements.
Can family members still be involved in caregiving with Live-in or 24-Hour Care?
Absolutely. Dovida creates a Circle of Care with the client, your family, and medical team, empowering you to live life your way.
This complements family involvement, allowing relatives to focus on quality time rather than primary caregiving duties.
