Kildare home carer chosen as a finalist for prestigious award

A Kildare-based home carer named Saragh Doyle has been honoured for her fantastic work in the community.

Today, clients, community partners, staff, and carers at Comfort Keepers’ office in Kildare celebrated Comfort Keepers' National Day of Joy, titled 'Live the Joy', to help everyone find joy in everyday moments. 

During the Day of Joy celebrations, Sarah Doyle from Kildare was announced one of the 11 finalists for the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year 2023 award for her 'dedication and passion for her work and for making a positive impact on her clients’ daily lives.'

Speaking about her nomination, Ms Doyle said: "I am delighted and very proud to have been nominated this year for the work I love doing, helping my clients to stay safe and happy at home for as long as possible.

"It’s a hugely rewarding job knowing that the people I am caring for have been helped by my visits," Sarah added.

The event is also a 25-year commemoration of Comfort Keepers’ brand, recognition for members of its care team who have been with the company for 10 years, a day to visit clients who have turned 100 years this year, or clients and carers who were celebrating a birthday, as well as the day the company announced its finalists for Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year 2023.

Collette Gleeson, Managing Director of Comfort Keepers Ireland, elaborated: "Our teams all across the country are made up of amazing individuals providing outstanding support and uplifting, in-home care to the most vulnerable in our society and their families."

She also praised Ms Doyle, saying that she 'goes above and beyond for her clients and is a great representative for Comfort Keepers and our quality care.'

Ms Gleeson further said about the event: "Our day of joy is a great opportunity for us to connect in person to all those who have been instrumental in our success in Kildare and to celebrate 25 years of elevating the human spirit while providing rewarding careers to our carers.

"Most importantly, it provides an opportunity for us to honour the hard work and dedication of members of our incredible care team who have been spreading joy in their communities every day and announce our Carer of the Year finalists. 

"With the work we do with our carers, our valued clients, and their families, we understand the value of experiencing moments of joy every day to boost our overall health, mood and wellbeing.

She concluded: "We wanted to use this day to encourage our wider Comfort Keepers’ community to rejoice in the moments we live for - whatever it takes to make us laugh, smile and create memories that will form and last a lifetime."

Truck driver holding a phone while driving past school zone stopped by Kildare gardaí

WATCH: Celia Holman Lee is the epitome of elegance at the Irish Derby at The Curragh

FURTHER DETAILS

Comfort Keepers works closely with the HSE, their clients and their families to deliver quality, person-centred home care services.

Its mission is to provide people with the highest quality of life that is achievable, treating each client with the respect and dignity they deserve. 

It has 18 nurse-led service teams from nine branches nationwide - Santry, Rathfarnham, Kildare, Gorey, Tullamore, Ardee, Galway, Limerick and Cork.

Comfort Keepers has 1,200 employees across Ireland, providing care to over 3,000 people in their own homes across the country every year.

The group's National Day of Joy was celebrated in more than 100 locations worldwide where Comfort Keepers has a presence.

In addition, Comfort Keepers Ireland is currently recruiting roles all over the country including home support worker, office administration, clinical management and supervisory roles. Visit www.ckjobs.ie for more information.