Munster CAREGiver of the Year, Pauline Shelly with Home Instead Tipperary General Manager, Dermot Carberry.

CAREGiver Award for Pauline

Home Instead, Ireland’s leading home care company, proudly announces Pauline Shelly from Thurles as the recipient of the prestigious Munster CAREGiver of the Year 2023 award at the company's annual CAREGiver recognition awards. This accolade is a testament to the exceptional work performed by professional Home Instead CAREGivers across the country, ensuring the safety and well-being of older people in their own homes and communities.

Pauline, who has been working with Home Instead Tipperary for three and a half years, was awarded the title of Munster CAREGiver of the Year having been nominated by the team at Home Instead Tipperary. Dermot Carberry, General Manager at Home Instead Tipperary, said: “Pauline has demonstrated nothing but courage and determination throughout her career at Home Instead. Her selfless dedication to putting the care and well-being of her clients first is truly commendable. She is widely recognised as one of the most positive individuals we know, and her clients hold her in high regard. When asked about Pauline, both clients and colleagues have nothing but amazing things to say about her."

Judge Amanda Spencer, Chief People Officer of the Horizon Group, emphasised the remarkable testimonials and feedback from Pauline’s colleagues, fellow CAREGivers, and, most importantly, her clients, underscoring her extraordinary impact as a CAREGiver.

Amanda commented: “As a professional Home Instead CAREGiver, Pauline exemplifies reliability, dedication, and is cherished by her clients. We are delighted to recognise her amazing contributions by presenting her with the Munster CAREGiver of the Year Award for 2023. Her commitment to providing excellent care truly set her apart.”

1 Munster CAREGiver of the Year, Pauline Shelly with the team from Home Instead Tipperary and Home Instead Ireland CEO, Shane Jennings.

Shane Jennings, Chief Executive Officer of Home Instead Ireland, expressed his delight in honouring Pauline Shelly as this year's Munster CAREGiver of the Year. “I commend Pauline’s reliability, dedication and character. Such qualities, coupled with her unwavering commitment to her clients, make her a shining example of excellence in caregiving, and deserving of this esteemed recognition.”

The CAREGiver of the Year Awards celebrates the remarkable care Home Instead CAREGivers provide in every town and village across Ireland. Their efforts change lives, and Pauline’s recognition highlights the dedication of every individual working as a Home Instead CAREGiver. Their commitment and compassion are truly deserving of recognition, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Pauline on this well-deserved achievement.”