HOME SHARE COMPANION PROFILES

Hello! I am from the west of Ireland, 45yrs old, non-smoking female. I loved being a nanny for several years in France, Itay, USA and Ireland, and I qualified as a childcarer in Ireland from the School of Practical Childcare. I have been a home sharer before and really enjoyed the companionship.  I am outgoing, have a great sense of humour, love to chat and meet new people. I am clean, organized with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment.  

"Hello, my name is Mariana and I am 50 years old. I work online in the admin department for a homecare company. This job gives me intimate insight into the needs of the elderly and makes me really sensitive and aware of their needs. I have also previous home share experience, the owner is going into a nursing home, so I am looking for a new match. I am reliable and I like keeping the place clean and tidy. I can also help with household chores and I love cooking. I enjoy spending quality time with the elderly and I really appreciate their sense of humor. I am really easy going and I love cats."

Hi I'm Janneke and I'm a nanny/childminder in Terenure. I like music, art, poetry, walking in nature, playing board games, mindfulness and sea swimming. I'm from The Netherlands living in Ireland since 2011. I'm a very tidy, quiet and responsible person. I'm also extremely patient and kind because of my work with children. I don't drink or smoke. I like to cook and bake and I love playing board games and watching TV (crime shows, home makeover shows or comedies like The Office, Friends, Grace and Frankie). I also love playing gentle folk music on my guitar (similar to Joni Mitchell). I'm excited to be part of a senior person's life, providing companionship, comfort and support. I work Monday to Friday 9am to 6 pm.

Hi my name is Karen, I’m originally from Galway and have been living & working in Dublin for years. I work full time in Healthcare, My family & friends would describe me as been fun and happy to be around. I am very independent, hardworking, responsible and trustworthy person. I am happy to help with secure presence at night time, household chores, shopping and social interaction. I am a clean, organised and tidy person. I enjoy cooking, going for walks, reading and going to the gym. I am looking for a quite home in south county Dublin with a senior home owner. I have excellent references on request. 

Hello! I am from the west of Ireland, 45yrs old, non-smoking female. I loved being a nanny for several years in France, Itay, USA and Ireland, and I qualified as a childcarer in Ireland from the School of Practical Childcare. I have been a home sharer before and really enjoyed the companionship.  I am outgoing, have a great sense of humour, love to chat and meet new people. I am clean, organized with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment.  

Hi, my name is Xianxian, a senior research fellow, working for University College Dublin. I have home shared for a few years and am looking for a new match. I enjoyed the home sharing time and learned a lot of important things. Previous families all gave me good references. I work in the office during daytime. I am kind, reliable, and friendly. Securing presence at night is no problem for me, and I am glad to help with housework, shopping and social interaction. Running is one of my hobbies and I do 10 km almost every evening. I also sometimes cycle long distances during weekends.

"My name is Emily and I am a postgraduate student from Canada studying International Human Rights Law at NUIG. I did a home share for five years in Canada and loved every minute of it. The benefits of intergenerational living are immense. I'm looking to do a home share in Galway to learn more about Irish culture and help older folks stay in their homes longer. I am a clean, organized and tidy individual and a non-smoker." 

Hi my name is Steven, I’m 28 years old. I’m looking to live in Dublin. I love sport, music and having a good chat. I love the elderly having such a strong relationship with my own grandparents. I  respect the elderly a lot and feel I can learn from them as much as they can from me. I would love to give back and help in any way I can. I’d love to fundamentally be a friend for them.

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