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.
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.
Join Our Award-Winning Homecare Team Today
If you would like to join our award-winning homecare team or start your carer in caring contact us today!
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.
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.
