21 January 2010: Up to twenty new jobs for Offaly

Up to 20 new jobs could be in the pipeline for Offaly. FRS Homecare, a new division of the Irish Co-operative organisation FRS, has announced the launch of its homecare service in the midlands, which could provide employment for up to 20 carers in Offaly. In terms of regional employment FRS Homecare aims to create between 10 and 30 jobs per county, depending on the requirement of services in the area. These jobs will include one nurse advisor for Offaly and an accompaniment of carers. “Our focus is to deliver a quality caring homecare service with the same standards that we would expect for our own families,” commented Patricia Phelan FRS Homecare Manager.

Various Studies have shown that people prefer to remain in their homes, and may not need to stay in hospital for extended periods where there is a support system in place. FRS homecare can now offer that support. FRS Homecare is one of only a handful of Irish owned companies providing homecare services for the elderly, convalescents, and people with disabilities through out Ireland. It also offers a range of pre and post natal care for mother and Baby. MS Phelan RGN has over 20 years nursing experience and had worked in both the private and public sector, gaining a varied level of experience from on hand care to managerial roles.

All carers are Garda vetted and reference checked before being assessed to determine their suitability as an FRS carer. FRS are now recruiting carers in Offaly and their services include alzheimer and dementia care, physical disability care, respite care, family support and pre- and post natal care for mother and baby. FRS homecare is an Irish company with 26 offices nationwide, and is a subsidiary of the FRS network, which as been in operation since 1980.

Source – Offalyexpress.ie