Dovida launches new Waterford office

Dovida, formerly known as Home Instead, has launched its new Waterford office at the Cleaboy Business Park in Waterford City.

The ribbon was cut by the deputy Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Adam Wyse.

Waterford health care professionals, business and political leaders joined the Dovida staff and caregivers in celebrating what is an exciting new chapter in the business' proud history of delivering high-quality home care to thousands of people in Waterford and across the county.

The Deputy Mayor remarked on Home Instead’s legacy in the health care community and expressed his belief that the team at Dovida will preserve and enhance that reputation going forward.

Steven Tubbritt, General Manager of Dovida in Waterford, thanked everyone for attending.

“It’s so important that we maintain the relationships we have built over the years with the health care community in Waterford," he said.

"While today marks a new brand and commitment to our continued home care services, we see it as a continuation of the work that has built our reputation over the past 20 years," he added.

Mr Tubbritt said the real stars are the caregivers, commenting: "We’ve been so fortunate over the years to have carers with the compassion and professionalism required and deserved by our clients. The current team of caregivers is only matched by the crew here at base."

"While I’m the one who has to make the speeches and stand in the photos, it’s them that keep things at such a high standard," he said.

Dovida is inspired by the Latin words for Home (Domus) and Life (Vita), and the name symbolises the very core of the organisation’s mission which to help the people they support live the life they want in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible.

A spokesperson for Dovida said that as part of its vision for the future of home care, the business has introduced the ’Circle of Care’, which is based on its philosophy that renews its commitment to person-centred care by placing the individual at the centre of a holistic support system that unites families, skilled caregivers and support teams, and the wider healthcare community.

Dovida provides person-centred home care to over 7,000 people across Ireland and while the majority of its clients are ageing adults (over 65), 10 per cent of its client base is composed of those under 65. Children under the age of 18 currently make up one per cent of the people the organisation supports.

The business employs more than 4,000 dedicated and compassionate caregivers to deliver its range of home care services, which are carefully designed to support, empower, and uplift people and enhance their quality of life.

Dovida has 25 locations across Ireland and its global footprint spans six countries (Australia, Ireland, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Switzerland), delivering nine million hours of care each year. For more information, visit www.dovida.ie/local-office/waterford or call Dovida in Waterford on 051 333966.