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Myhomecare Achieves 2nd JCI Re-Accreditation

JCI accreddited to Myhomecare for 3rd time. Navy background with gold JCI and myhomecare logos
Myhomecare re-accredited JCI Academy. Gold JCI logo

Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence in Homecare

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. 

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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. 

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A Message of Thanks

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our entire team for their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to quality care. 

This achievement belongs to every member of the Myhomecare community. 
Together, we continue to raise the standard of homecare in Ireland.

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Myhomecare Celebrates Success at the HCCI Home Care Awards 2025

The Care Academy Graduation 2024
The Care Academy Graduation 2024

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.

HCCI Home Care Awards 2024

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.

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Carers Week 2025 Celebrated at Myhomecare

Celebrating National Carers Week 2025 at Myhomecare

Carers Week is dedicated to recognizing and supporting the incredible work performed by carers.

National Carers Week, now in its nineteenth year, is coordinated by Care Alliance Ireland in partnership with seven other leading Irish charities who support Family Carers: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Irish Cancer Society, Disability Federation of Ireland, MS Ireland, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, Irish Hospice Foundation, and Rare Ireland.

Details of the events taking place throughout National Carers Week are available at https://www.carersweek.ie/events Share your story using this hashtags for this years theme; #MakingCaringVisible and #CarersWeek2025.

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Denis Corkery

Carers Name: Denis Corkery
Location: Cork

Q. How long have you been working with Myhomecare?

12 years with Myhomecare.

Q. What do you enjoy most about working with Myhomecare?

I find this role very rewarding, working one on one with clients. I have been working with my client for 10 years, and we have a very good relationship.

Q. What advice would you give to someone interested in a career in care?

I would highly recommend this role to follow as it is very rewarding and I love going to work each day.

Carers Week Message

Name: Marianna Javorszki
Location: Louth

“They just brighten up”

Click on the link below to hear Marianna’s experience with Myhomecare.

Marianna’s Video

Lisa Brazil

Carers Name: Lisa Brazil
Location: Kilkenny

Q. How long have you worked as a Carer? How long have you been a member of the Myhomecare Team?

I have being working as a carer now for 28 years. I have happily been a member of the Myhomecare Team for five years.

Q. Why did you choose caring as a profession?

I chose caring as a profession as I have always enjoyed being with people and also after caring for my own grandmother in her later years made my realise that I could go onto helping others and make a rewarding career with it.

Q. What do you enjoy most about being a Carer?

I really enjoy my role as a carer as each day as I meet such lovely , interesting people and making a difference to there day enabling them to remain at home whilst keeping as much indepedence  at home and having choice and control over their own care . I get to build great relationships with people and also learn so much from them at the same time  , I get a variety of work , I always feel good at the end of my day feeling satisfied that I have made a difference to their day.

Q. Do you have any advice for someone who would like a career in care?

If any one was thinking of becoming a carer or having a change of career I would encourage them to do so as it’s such a rewarding role.

Sandra Petrova

Carers Name: Sandra Petrova
Location: Louth

Q. How long have you worked as a Carer? How long have you been a member of the Myhomecare Team?

I’m working as a carer for 5 years. I’m working with Myhomecare for 1 year and 9 months, I’m very happy here. I love my clients, I love my job, I work full time and sometimes I get loads of extra calls😅

Q. Why did you choose caring as a profession?

I was dreaming since I was child that I will become a Doctor, but destiny turned me a different way. I’ve tried so many different jobs, I was a secretary, I was a book keeper, I was a team leader, but i didn’t like them all, until I filled in the form on Facebook for a carer job and studies. I was happy from the first minute i started. It was hard work to study and do my job but I made it!

Q. What do you enjoy most about being a Carer?

I’m enjoying everything I’m doing, I’m happy to see them smiling when they see me, that the smile from their faces never fades.

Q. Do you have any advice for someone who would like a career in care?

Being a carer is hard work, so you need to think if you really want to do it, because our clients deserve good carers, not bad ones. My advice is: Treat your clients the way you wish to be treated 😊

Linda Omotayo

Carers Name: Linda Omotayo
Location: Dublin

Q. How long have you worked as a Carer? How long have you been a member of the Myhomecare Team?

Sandra has been a carer for 15 years and has been part of the Myhomecare team for 10 years!

Q. What do you enjoy most about working as a carer?

I love helping people. I love to see people being happy. I was raised by grandmother so every time I go to visit my clients, I feel like I’m helping my granny.

Q. What do you enjoy most about working as a carer?

I love helping people. I love to see people being happy. I was raised by grandmother so every time I go to visit my clients, I feel like I’m helping my granny.

John Walsh

Carers Name: John Walsh
Location: West of Ireland

Q. Why did you choose a career in care?

I chose a career in care because I have always been deeply moved by the struggles of those who are facing health challenges.

Every person deserves to feel valued, respected, and supported, especially during their most vulnerable times. Being able to provide comfort, understanding, and assistance to those who are sick is a privilege and an honour.

Q. What do you enjoy most about working with Myhomecare?

What I enjoy most about working with Myhomecare is the incredible sense of friendship and camaraderie that exists among all the staff and management.

We are like a close-knit family, always supporting and encouraging each other. This positive and collaborative environment allows us to provide the best possible care for our clients.

Knowing that we are all in this together, working towards a common goal of improving our clients’ lives, makes every day rewarding and fulfilling. It’s truly inspiring to be part of such a dedicated and compassionate team.

Q. What advice would you give to someone interested in a career in care?

To anyone interested in a career in care, my advice would be to embrace the journey with an open heart and a compassionate spirit. This field is incredibly rewarding, but it also requires patience, empathy, and resilience. Remember that your kindness and dedication can profoundly impact the lives of those you care for.

Also, cherish the relationships you build with both your clients and your colleagues—these connections will provide you with invaluable support and a sense of community.

Always be willing to learn and grow, and don’t hesitate to lean on your team for advice and encouragement. Your commitment to caring for others is truly a gift, and it will bring immense fulfillment to both you and those you help.

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Care Day 2025

Care Day 2024
Care Day 2024

Care Day 2025

Care Day 2025 is held today February 21st and it is a day dedicated to recognising and celebrating the important work of caregivers. The theme for this year’s Care Day is: “Voices from care, ripples of change”. Care Day demonstrates the transformative power of hearing directly from those with care experience as every carer’s story has the potential to create waves of meaningful impact.

Many families are turning to homecare as a way to provide the best possible support for their loved ones. Homecare is becoming increasingly popular among people of all ages who want the comfort and convenience of receiving professional health services in a familiar environment, without sacrificing quality medical attention. There are many benefits for people of all ages, from young children right through to seniors. It is a rewarding profession that provides the ability to remain independent at home and empowers clients to live with dignity in the knowledge that they will receive the best possible care in the right place at the right time.

The Benefits of Working as a Caregiver

Becoming a social care worker or caregiver offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path, characterised by a profound impact on individuals and communities alike. With a growing emphasis on compassionate and person-centered care, it plays a pivotal role in supporting vulnerable populations, fostering inclusion, and promoting social justice. Working in various settings such as residential care homes, community centers, or domiciliary/homecare is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, providing vital assistance with daily tasks, emotional support, and advocacy. It offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, enabling caregivers to enhance their skills and make a tangible difference in the lives of others while contributing positively to society.

  • Impactful Relationships: Caregivers have the privilege of forming deep connections with those they assist, fostering trust, companionship, and mutual respect. These relationships often transcend the boundaries of professional care, enriching both the caregiver and the individual receiving care.
  • Sense of Purpose: There is immense satisfaction in knowing this work has a meaningful purpose – to enhance the independence, dignity, and comfort of vulnerable individuals. This sense of purpose drives dedication and commitment to the role.
  • Contributing to Society: This profession plays an essential role in supporting the most vulnerable members of society, contributing to the overall well-being and inclusivity of communities. Their work not only benefits individuals on a personal level but also contributes to the broader social fabric by promoting empathy and compassion.
  • Variety and Challenge: Every day as a caregiver presents unique challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Whether it’s adapting to different care needs, problem-solving in complex situations, or collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, caregivers are constantly learning and evolving in their practice.

Inspiring Voices of Care

Care Day 2024

I was a natural caregiver from a young age and helped to look after my younger siblings growing up, taking on a lot of the caring and household responsibilities. I felt like I had found my life’s calling as I was always caring for someone in some way. Once I became a mother and my youngest son had started school, I had to consider myself and my career path as I had put it on hold so many times. I then looked at gaining some qualifications and signed up for my QQI level 5 healthcare support major award which I passed with a Distinction. I then joined the Myhomecare team in September 2021 as a community HCA, this enabled me to manage my family and work life efficiently as I was able to control my own work schedule. I felt like I had found my life’s calling as I was always caring for someone in some way.

The Importance of Homecare

Whether a senior, someone living with a disability, or a busy family in need of support, homecare services can be tailored to meet all individual needs. Personalised care allows the caregiver to understand the unique circumstances of the person they are looking after, and provide for them in the best way possible. The approach to creating care plans goes beyond a person’s surface needs and takes their preferences, cultural background, interests and routines into account. Homecare is not just about keeping someone safe, it is about enhancing the quality of life and helps to remove any feelings of loneliness or isolation.

  • Flexibility: Homecare adapts to changing circumstances and evolving needs. Care plans can be modified as the individual’s health status changes, ensuring that they continue to receive appropriate care and support. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for those with progressive conditions or recovering from surgery or illness.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: Providers take cultural and personal preferences into account when delivering care as they become familiar with the individual. This sensitivity to cultural, dietary, and religious considerations can lead to better, individualised care.
  • Comprehensive Services: Agencies often offer a wide range of services, including personal care, companionship, medication management, physical therapy, and specialised care for conditions like dementia or diabetes. These services can be combined and customised to address an individual’s specific health and lifestyle requirements.
  • Lower Overhead Costs: Homecare agencies do not have the same overhead costs as hospitals or long-term care facilities. They don’t need to pay for utilities on a massive scale, or provide round-the-clock staffing in the same way. This results in lower operating costs.
  • Reduced Hospital Readmissions: It can help prevent hospital readmissions by providing ongoing monitoring and care management. Hospital readmissions can be expensive, and reducing them can lead to significant cost savings for both patients and the healthcare systems.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Care can be scheduled as needed, providing flexibility. This can be more cost-effective than paying for 24/7 care in a facility, especially if the individual only requires assistance for a few hours a day.

Working as a caregiver is a uniquely fulfilling profession that offers a blend of personal satisfaction and professional growth. Homecare forges meaningful relationships with clients, creating a positive impact on individuals’ lives. There’s a profound sense of purpose in this profession where it directly enhances the lives of those in need.

With each day presenting new challenges and opportunities for growth, caregivers navigate diverse care needs with empathy and dedication, contributing to the fabric of inclusive and supportive communities.

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