Dovida Cairns

Dovida Sydney Hornsby & Hills gives wonderful service. They may have changed their name recently but the care and friendly service is just as good, caring and compassionate as ever. My husband Peter has had neurosurgery for a brain tumour and at 85 also suffers dementia. He has been given a home care package and the Care Manager, Emma, makes sure he is given everything to make his life as easy as possible. What's more she checks with me regularly to see how we are going and if there is anything else can be done. It is such a relief to know the friendly staff at Dovida are there to give some regular help. Thank you Dovida.

At a time when we were uncertain as to how to best care for mum, Home Instead were excellent - calm, flexible, understanding and adaptive to life's ups and downs. We used them for an extended period until mum entered full time care, and it meant she got months more time in her own home with carers we all liked and trusted. Thanks Home Instead!

I've recently joined as a Social Support carer, and those whom I've been in contact with, either over the phone or in person have all been very lovely and helpful to me with anything I've needed to know. It's great to call up and be greeted with care and pleasantness. Also I love getting emails informing us about what's going on and photos etc. Thankyou to all at Home Instead.

I have been a Caregiver with Home Instead Senior Care within the Sydney Hornsby & Hills district for 4 years now and can honestly say it has been the best job I've had for countless reasons. To start, the office staff have shown me nothing but kindness, support and flexibility from my very first day. As a University student, my availability was changing quite regularly, this was never a problem - the office was so understanding and completely respected the time I needed for study or placements or even when I just needed some time to relax. They checked in with me regularly to ensure I felt confident and comfortable supporting my clients, as well as activity seeking feedback for ideas on ways to improve the structure of my clients care. I always felt as if my voice was heard, respected and listened too. My favourite thing about my role as a caregiver with HISC is the relationships I have formed with my regular clients and their families. These relationships will hold a very special place in my heart for a long long time, being welcomed into someones home is a massive privilege. This role has given me confidence in myself, developed my critical and creative thinking as well as opened my eyes to the importance of viewing a person as so much more than their illnesses. Empowering them to be as independent as possible - while having a few laughs along the way. For anyone considering taking up caregiving, I strongly recommend Home Instead! Having the power to brighten up someones day really is just the best job in the world.