Homecare provider Connected Health has announced the creation of 500 new jobs.
The recruitment drive for community-based care assistants will be completed throughout Ireland over the course of 2023.
Paula Cahoon, Connected Health's Operations Director for Ireland, said it follows the hiring of more than 500 care assistants in 2022.
"Connected Health offers the best rates of pay, attractive benefits packages and fantastic career progression opportunities to recruit the best people to deliver the highest standards of care," Ms Cahoon said.
More than 50 of the new posts are being created as part of the company's new premium homecare service offering in Dublin.
The 'concierge' private homecare service will offer clients a range of care services such as chauffeur-driven shopping trips and personal assistance, as well as more traditional care activities like wake-up calls, tuck-in services and enhanced care with nurse oversight.
Clients will also receive a movement-monitoring wearable device which detects any sudden changes in movement which may indicate that support is required.
Rachel Brammer, Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Client Relationships at Connected Health said that there is a high demand for private homecare services.
"We are delighted to initially launch this premium service in South East Dublin, with plans to roll it out across the county and beyond in the coming months," Ms Brammer said.
