Mullingar home care firm seeks 1,000 new staff

Home instead is to hold two walk-in recruitment days in Mullingar next week as part of its National Hiring Week, during which it is aiming to recruit 1,000 new professional caregivers.

Home Instead currently provides relationship-based care to upwards of 8,000 older adults throughout the country, employing a team of nearly 4,000 fully-trained professional caregivers to support its services. Caregivers are part of a dedicated team who have extensive caregiving experience, focus on the person first and create care plans to enhance quality of life.

Lorraine McLaughlin, general manager at Home Instead Westmeath, says: “Hiring Week, now in its third year, is a nationwide initiative to reach out and connect with those people who are interested in starting a career in care, and in doing so make a real difference to the lives of ageing adults in their local communities and beyond.

“It’s also a fantastic opportunity for Home Instead to highlight what makes us an employer of choice in the home care sector, for example, we offer best-in-class training, career progression opportunities, quality compliance and both recognise and celebrate the stellar contributions of our wonderful caregivers.”

According to Lorraine, Home Instead hires people who embody the values of kindness, dignity and respect as this is how all those it cares for are treated.

“As a Home Instead caregiver you will receive research-based, practical training through Home Instead’s in-house Home Care Professionals Academy, which ensures each new caregiver has the skills and confidence to perform their role effectively.

“Whether you’re interested in full-time work or part-time hours that fit around your schedule, there’s an opportunity for you with Home Instead.

“Home Instead Hiring Week offers an excellent opportunity to meet your local team and explore all the amazing benefits a career in care can offer. We encourage anyone who has a passion for care to get in touch and join us at our Hiring Week events.”

For event details and career opportunities, visit HomeInstead.ie/Hiring-Week.

Hiring events will take place in Westmeath on:

Monday September 2: Walk In Interviews, Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar, N91 X9RN from 11:00-16:00; Wednesday September 4: Athlone Town Centre, Mardyke St, Athlone, from 10.30-15:00; Friday September 6, Harbour Place Shopping Centre, Mullingar, N91 TC6V, from 10:00;16:00.