As we mark Carers Week 2026, it is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution carers make every day across Ireland.
Carers are often described as the backbone of our health and social care system, but their impact goes far beyond practical support. They bring compassion, dignity, reassurance, and human connection to those who need it most. Whether supporting an older person to remain independent at home, helping someone recover after illness, or providing companionship to combat loneliness, carers make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day.
The work of a carer is not always visible. It happens in homes, communities, and quiet moments of kindness that often go unnoticed. Yet these moments can have a profound impact on a person’s wellbeing, confidence, and quality of life.
Carers Week is a reminder that behind every care visit is a dedicated professional who chooses to make a positive difference. It is a chance to acknowledge their commitment, resilience, and the genuine relationships they build with the people they support.
At a time when demand for care services continues to grow across Ireland, carers play an increasingly vital role in helping individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Their work deserves not only recognition but also continued investment, support, and appreciation.
This Carers Week, we extend our sincere thanks to all carers. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment enrich lives, strengthen communities, and make Ireland a more caring place for everyone
At Myhomecare, we are proud to announce that we have successfully achieved our Myhomecare 2nd JCI Re-Accreditation from the Joint Commission International, a globally recognised benchmark for quality and safety in healthcare.
This milestone represents far more than an accreditation. It is a reflection of our continued commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care to clients across Ireland, and our dedication to maintaining the highest international standards in homecare services.
What JCI Accreditation Means
The Joint Commission International is one of the world’s most respected healthcare accreditation organisations. It evaluates healthcare providers against rigorous international standards focusing on patient safety, quality of care, governance, and continuous improvement.
Achieving JCI accreditation once is a significant accomplishment. Achieving it for a third time demonstrates sustained excellence, consistency, and an organisation-wide culture of quality.
For Myhomecare, this re-accreditation confirms that our systems, processes, and people continue to meet and exceed globally recognised standards.
A Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Since our first JCI accreditation, Myhomecare has continued to invest in strengthening every aspect of our service delivery, from clinical governance and staff training to client experience and operational excellence.
Our ongoing commitment to patient safety and quality care
Strong governance and compliance frameworks
Continuous staff development and training
We are incredibly proud of our teams whose dedication and professionalism made this achievement possible.
What This Means for Our Clients
For the individuals and families who rely on Myhomecare, this accreditation provides reassurance that they are receiving care from a provider that is independently assessed against the highest international standards. It reinforces our promise to:
Deliver safe, reliable, and compassionate care
Maintain robust quality and safety systems
Put clients at the centre of everything we do
Continuously improve our services to meet evolving needs
What This Means for Our Team
This achievement also reflects the strength and dedication of our workforce. Every healthcare assistant, nurse, coordinator, and support team member plays a vital role in upholding the standards required for JCI accreditation.
It is a recognition of:
The professionalism of our care teams
The commitment to ongoing training and development
The shared values that drive our organisation forward
As we continue to grow, we remain committed to supporting our teams with meaningful career opportunities and a strong culture of excellence.
Looking Ahead: Growth & Opportunity
As we celebrate this milestone, Myhomecare is also entering an exciting phase of expansion across Ireland.
To support increasing demand for homecare services, we are actively recruiting Healthcare Assistants nationwide.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and want to be part of a trusted, accredited organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Join Our Team
Following our 2nd JCI Re-Accreditation, we are proud to be expanding and welcoming new team members across Ireland.
Explore current opportunities and become part of a growing organisation committed to excellence in homecare.
Myhomecare Celebrates Success at the HCCI Home Care Awards 2025
Myhomecare were incredibly proud to attend the HCCI Home Care Awards 2025, a wonderful event that recognises the dedication, compassion and professionalism of those working across Ireland’s home care sector. This year was an especially proud moment for Myhomecare as two of our team members, Edwin and Lucy, were awarded for their outstanding contributions to care.
Lucy Lynch – Nurse of the Year
Lucy Lynch, who has been part of the Myhomecare team since 2015, was honoured with the Nurse of the Year Award.
Lucy provides specialist nursing care to children with complex needs and is known for her compassion, professionalism and dedication to the families she supports. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure her young patients receive the highest standard of care while helping families maintain a sense of normality at home.
“Lucy is a wonderful Nurse that I am very proud that she is part of the Myhomecare Team. Lucy epitomises Myhomecare’s core values and demonstrates these in the commitment to her role. She has excellent communication skills, accountability in the care she delivers, the utmost respect for her colleagues and is a confident, compassionate caring Nurse.”
Alongside her clinical expertise, Lucy is a fantastic support to her colleagues, often mentoring new nurses and helping them settle into care packages smoothly. Her commitment, kindness and reliability make her an incredibly valued member of the Myhomecare team.
Edwin Solis – Unsung Hero of the Year
We were also delighted to celebrate Edwin Solis, who received the Unsung Hero Award.
Edwin joined Myhomecare in 2018 as a carer and now works as a supervisor, supporting both clients and carers in the field. Known for his reliability and kindness, Edwin is someone who is always ready to help wherever he is needed.
One of the most powerful examples of Edwin’s compassion was when he accompanied a client on a long journey back to the Philippines so they could reunite with their family during their final days. Edwin provided round-the-clock care throughout the journey, ensuring the client could return home safely and spend their final moments surrounded by loved ones.
Edwin also shared this deeply moving experience on an episode of Carers in Cars, offering a personal insight into the journey and what it meant to him to support his client in this way.
Lucy and Edwin truly represent the heart of home care. Their dedication, compassion and commitment to supporting others embody the values we strive for every day at Myhomecare.
At Myhomecare, we are passionate about supporting and developing our teams to deliver the highest standard of care. Through ongoing training, career progression opportunities and initiatives such as our Care Academy, we ensure our carers and nurses are equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in their roles.
If you’re looking to build a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, join a team that values and supports you every step of the way.
Myhomecare recently celebrated two of our amazing healthcare workers Marianna & Silvia on their nominations at the HCCI Home Care Awards, which took place recently in Dungarvan, Waterford.
HCCI was formed in 2012 to represent private home care providers who wished to benefit from peer to peer learning, to develop best practice, and to work together to advocate for and create the best possible home care landscape across the country. It is the national membership organisation for companies that provide a managed home care service in Ireland, uniting members who directly care for thousands of older and vulnerable people in their homes.
Silvia and Marianna explain what it means to work in care with Myhomecare:
Highlights From The Night
Myhomecare want to congratulate Silvia and Marianna on this fantastic accomplishment and wish them the best of luck on their career journeys.
Myhomecare provides the right people with the right skills and knowledge in the right place. There has always been a particular emphasis on upskilling and career progression within Myhomecare with exceptional ongoing training provided and further supported by Servisource’s Training department. Myhomecare have developed their strong training programmes into The Care Academy enveloping all the training frontline staff need to progress within their career. A comprehensive catalogue of training courses is available to support frontline staff in providing the highest quality of service, where they can train, develop and coach care workers throughout each stage of their careers.
If you aspire to work in care, Myhomecare can lead you on the way to a fulfilling career in healthcare.
