HOME SHARE COMPANION PROFILES

My name is Catherine and  I am a very friendly, kind and outgoing person. I love meeting people and having chats.

I have been living with an elderly woman in her eighties the last year and a half and really enjoyed the experience.

I loved supporting and gaining the trust of the lady and her family. I really enjoy walks out in nature by the sea in a forest or up a mountain!

Finding out about the persons life , looking at photos and hearing stories about their life is very interesting to me 

I drive , love singing and listening to music 

and work full time as a professional cleaner.  I am reference check and can provide a good reference from the last family I home shred with. 

Hello everyone. My name is Anna, I'm 42 years old and originally from Estonia. I've been living in Ireland for the past 22 years, and consider it my home. I have spent last few years as a home share companion, and during that time I have experienced helping those with age related impairments and found the experiences enjoyable and rewarding. I'm a friendly, caring, compassionate and reliable person. I've excellent references from everyone I've shared a home with. I'd be delighted to provide company, support and a secure presence at the house for the homeowner, as well as helping around the house with cleaning, food preparation and shopping if needed. I work at an art gallery on a part-time basis, normally 2-3 days a week and I'm generally home by 6.30. I'm also a part time psychology/philosophy online student. I don't have a busy social life, once in a while I like to go out for a dinner with friends, but much prefer quiet evenings at home with a book or a movie. I look forward to hearing from you.

Hi, my name is Peter. I am in my early sixties and at present work part-time as a helper for children with Special Needs. I have been a Home Share companion for three years for an elderly gentleman in Galway. This was an experience I found enjoyable and very rewarding. I am calm and patient and a good listener. I am also tidy and responsible and sensitive to other people’s needs. My interests are literature
and art. I also enjoy watching sport and just hearing people tell me their stories.

Hi. My name is Sikhumbuzo. I have been home sharing with an elderly lady for a year and four months. I work as a Healthcare Assistant in a nursing home in Stillorgan at the moment and I also worked as a healthcare assistant in private homes too before moving into a nursing home. 

I am a hard worker, caring, loving,  kind, honest and reliable person. I also worked in restaurants before. I have a few light food dishes that I can prepare e.g sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes e.t.c.  I am also a tidy person. Tyding around for both of us wont be a problem. I don't smoke and I don't drink. I work during the day and available for company  in the evenings.   

Hi, my name is Érica, I am 41 years old I am from Brazil, I've been in Dublin since March 2017, 6 years and haft by now, I have worked as a health care assistant in a big nursing home in Clontarf since 2019, 4 year and haft, I love being around elderly people I've learned so much with them. I can describe myself as a very organized, patient, and caring person. I am committed to home-sharing for 2 years. I have been homesharing for a number of months with a senior lady and am now looking for a new match as she now needs full time care. I would like to live in the Clontarf area near enough to my job. 

I'm Yan, a full-time employee in an IT company. I can work from home 2 days in a week. I was a teacher for many years. I have experience looking after and house-sharing with elderly people. I am peaceful and reliable. My soft-spoken nature and caring personality make me a compassionate and understanding companion. I prioritize cleanliness and organization, ensuring a comfortable and tidy home environment. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking ,meditating, working out, getting close to nature. .I don't smoke or drink, and I lead a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and nutritious meals. 

 I believe in creating a warm and friendly environment in our shared home, where we can build a meaningful connection and cherish memorable moments together. I'm excited to be a supportive and reliable presence in your life.

" Greetings to all, my name is Srujana. Currently, I am studying in Dublin and I am 26 years old. I am sociable and energetic, and I value responsibility and reliability. I believe I can provide companionship, emotional support, and assistance with daily tasks to an elderly person as an empathetic and compassionate individual. Knowing the challenges they may face, I am committed to providing them with a sense of comfort and reliability. You can count on me to prioritize their well-being and adapt to their particular needs as a dependable housemate."

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Hello! We are Iris and Mounir, a calm, caring, and joyful couple looking to share a home with older individual. We enjoy creating a warm, positive, and trusting atmosphere, building meaningful connections, and spending quality time together, whether through conversations, walks, or everyday activities. We have our own car and driver’s licenses, making it easy for us to help with errands or tasks. We’re happy to live in the home and bring warmth and support to daily life.

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Hi, my name is Ruth, I’m 21 years old and I work in Dublin as a Retail Assistant. I’m attentive and caring with people and responsibilities. I am well-organized, clean and tidy. I am originally from Spain and I enjoy getting to know new people from different ages, backgrounds and cultures, I like to share experiences and learn from them. I am looking forward to living this beautiful experience of sharing and caring. I am very mature for my young age, calm, empathic and kind.

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 My name is Karina. I am 35 years old and I work as a senior care provider. I am kind and organized. I'd be happy to offer a helping hand. I am organized, decent, kind, attentive and clean. I work part-time and study. I usually work from Monday to Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Fridays I go to school in the morning. I am a very organized person, so I have no problem helping while I study and work. I am focused on my studies, but I like to have fun, having good conversations, going out to the park, playing cards.

Hi my name is Franck and I have home shared before with an elderly gentleman.  I have been living in Ireland for many hears and work as a nurse in the community.  I would be happy to provide a secure presence in the house for a homeowner, companionship and some and practice help. 

I will be friendly with the elderly person and do everything to make them feel comfortable. I would like to spend time with them to create a friendly atmosphere when I am around the house. In case of urgent emergencies, I am happy to offer a helping hand. I am organized, focused, decent, kind, friendly and funny.  I am a neat, clean and tidy person. I will be spending most of the time at college or at a part-time job.  I am not a party person,  I would like to concentrate on my studies.

Hi my name is Esther I work as a carer and am looking for a home share opportunity.  I am a honest and empathetic person. I desire to enhance people’s independence by a dignified service and respect. I have a wealth of experience in care work which has seen me get approval from various clients and families that I have worked with over the past year. I am flexible and have excellent care skills that have been enhanced through the trainings I have obtained.

My name is Ronan and am interested in sport, spirituality and art amongst other things. I have a deep respect for older people and believe I can learn from their life experiences. My family and friends know me to be kind and committed. I would provide support and kindness to the person I might live with and be available in the evenings and weekends to assist with meeting the person's needs. I will be working during the days but would be free most evenings and weekends. 

 I would describe myself as an empathetic person and it's because of my educational background from psychological science. Besides that as a friend I am understanding and caring. I am also trustworthy and genuine in any relationship. As a housemate I am clean , tidy and prefer a calm environment.  I am willing to give quality time and help around the house

Hi I work for the Dept. of Justice. I am a caring, hard working, reliable person and free on evenings and weekends to spend time with the homeowner. I am  reliable and honest - I'm also a qualified carer with a high standard of integrity and a good communicator. I can bring companionship and purpose to the homeowner.  I like fitness, going for walks and sports