Tell us a little bit about yourself ?
Together with my wife we came to Ireland in 2005. I became an Irish citizen in 2012 and am Irish in my heart, even sometimes struggling with the language I feel here at home.
Originally I come from Egypt where I served in the Egyptian army for nearly 3 years. Then I worked as a diving, fitness and windsurfing instructor in Red Sea.
The weather in Ireland is not really suitable for a full-time job in any of those areas so I had to choose change of career.
What do you enjoy about working as a carer ?
“When I go to work, I feel, that do something good every day“
Some of my clients have dementia and it is important be very sensitive to this. When a carer enters the home of a person living with dementia for the first time, they will often ask ‘what are you doing in my house ?’
You must start very gently with these clients and avoid any stress for them at all.
I work mostly with male clients. If some clients require ‘double-up carers’, then I work alongside a female colleague as a team.”
Have you advice for other men who might be considering working as a carer?
To be a good carer, I feel it’s important to be fit and healthy. You need mental strength as well as physical strength. Our clients are vulnerable, and they need our strength and empathy.
I run before work each morning and pay attention to what I eat, as I need energy all day. If my clients cannot get out of bed, I have to be strong enough to assist them.
I believe that if any man wants to start a different job, just try…
I am really glad I tried.. The smile and relaxed faces of my clients are satisfaction for me and makes me feel good.”
The older people worked hard the whole life to provide us nice life, which we have now. We own them a good service, when the strength and health is less..
