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Some people with ADHD spend years being told they are not trying hard enough, not paying attention or not organised enough.

But ADHD is not a lack of effort. It is a different way of experiencing attention, time, emotions, energy and everyday demands.

This month, let’s make room for more understanding. Let’s be patient when someone needs extra time, flexible when routines feel difficult and encouraging when small steps take real effort.

Awareness is not just knowing the name ADHD. It is choosing to listen without judgement, respect individual needs and recognise the strengths behind every person.

Because feeling understood can change everything. 💜🤲

Join Our Team & Make a Difference.💙
Job Title: Live-In Carer (Full-Time) Location: Malta or Gozo

About IDEA Care:
At IDEA Care, you’ll join a team that genuinely values your growth and purpose: We want to invest in your development to help you become an exceptional carer. We believe in a holistic, client-centred approach, letting you build meaningful relationships and make a real impact, while feeling supported by a multidisciplinary network.
Choose IDEA Care for a role where your compassion counts, your skills are nurtured, and your work truly matters.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲:
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Live-In Carer to provide high-quality care and support for individuals living in their own home in Malta or Gozo. The successful candidate will help maintain the client’s comfort, dignity, independence, and overall wellbeing while living on-site and providing daily assistance. This role is ideal for someone deeply committed to working with the elderly and who understands the importance of patience, empathy, and respect in providing care. Please note that only candidates with a valid work permit or right to work in Malta can be considered.
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
• Provide personal care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Support with medication reminders and basic health monitoring.
• Assist with meal preparation and ensure proper nutrition and hydration.
• Perform light housekeeping duties (laundry, cleaning, tidying common areas).
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Accompany the client to appointments, walks, or social activities when needed.
• Maintain detailed daily records of care and report any health or wellbeing concerns to family or supervisors.
• Respect the client’s privacy, cultural values, and preferences at all times.
𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
• Previous experience as a live-in carer, home carer, or similar role.
• Excellent communication skills in English (knowledge of Maltese is an asset).
• Empathetic, patient, and trustworthy personality.
• Physically fit and able to assist with mobility and light household tasks.
• Basic knowledge of elderly care, dementia care, or disability support (training provided if needed).
• Valid ID and right to work in Malta (applications without this cannot be considered).
• Willingness to live on-site with flexible working hours.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆:
Please send your CV, cover letter, and two professional references to:
📧[email protected]

IDEA Care IDEA Care offers tailored home care services, enhancing life quality with personalised solutions. Our dedicated team ensures comfort and independence, fostering a supportive community. Visit https://ideacare.mt to explore our comprehensive care options.

🧠Knowledge. 🤝Attitude.💙 Heart. What does excellent care really take?

For the fifth edition of the IDEA Care newsletter, we are thrilled to share a personal reflection from the IDEA Group Symposium, Safe by Design.

The conversations brought research, education, leadership and healthcare together.
But one message stayed with us: knowledge makes care safer, while listening makes it personal.
The person receiving support is not simply the subject of a care plan. They bring the expertise of their own life, and their voice must help shape the care they receive.

This edition is about why we keep learning, why attitude matters just as much as qualifications, and why professionalism should never come at the expense of humanity.

Because behind every care plan is a person who deserves to feel respected, valued and heard.💙

Reflections from the IDEA Group Symposium - IDEA Care Knowledge. Attitude. Heart. Reflections from the IDEA Group Symposium

Personal care is deeply personal. It is about the everyday moments that help someone feel comfortable, confident and like themselves, from getting ready for the day to maintaining familiar routines in a way that feels right for them.

At IDEA Care, we believe personal care should always be guided by dignity, privacy, choice and respect. It means taking time to listen, understanding each person’s preferences and offering support with patience and kindness-never taking over, but standing alongside them.💙

A little support, given with compassion, can make a meaningful difference. Let us make dignity part of everyday care.

💙 A morning dedicated to connection, compassion and community.

IDEA Care was delighted to take part in the Malta Dementia Society Walk and join so many individuals, organisations and community members who came together for a cause that touches so many lives.

Moments like these remind us of the value of standing together, creating greater understanding and making sure that no one feels alone on their journey.

A heartfelt well done to everyone who took part and contributed to making the morning so meaningful. 💙

Proud to have been part of it. Together, we keep moving forward.

Feeling cared for should always include feeling heard.💜

Choice is part of what makes a day feel like your own. It might mean taking the morning at a comfortable pace, keeping a familiar routine, spending time on an activity you enjoy, or deciding how and when you would like support. These may seem like small decisions, but they can make a meaningful difference to someone’s confidence and sense of control.🌿

At IDEA Care, we take the time to listen. We get to know the person behind the care needs, their habits, preferences and the things that matter most to them. By involving each person in decisions about their support, we can help them feel respected and comfortable in their own home.

Because good care is not only about what we do for someone. It is also about making sure their voice remains part of every decision.

Today, we mark the International Day of Sign Languages — a reminder of the importance of inclusive communication and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be heard and understood.

At IDEA Care, we believe in creating environments where communication, dignity and inclusion are at the heart of care.

Every voice deserves to be heard. 🤝

A safer home does not need to feel clinical or unfamiliar. Often, it is the small, thoughtful changes that make everyday movement feel more comfortable and reassuring.

Clear walkways, good lighting, and frequently used items kept within easy reach can help reduce avoidable risks while protecting familiar routines.

At IDEA Care, we believe safety and dignity should always go together. Creating a safer environment is not about limiting independence. It is about helping people feel more confident, steady, and secure in the place they know best.

✨ Small changes at home can make a meaningful difference every day.

💙 Let’s walk together for dementia.

Every step is a step towards greater awareness, understanding and support for those living with dementia and their loved ones.

Join us on Saturday 26th September at 9:30AM at Parliament. Let’s come together, show our support, and remind every family affected by dementia that they are not alone.

Every step counts. We hope to see you there! 🚶‍♀️💙

Calling the general public!!!
Join our symbolic Walk for Dementia next Saturday 26th September, starting from Parliament at 9.30am!!!
We have a beautiful surprise for you...

Dementia numbers are shooting up very fast..WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!