Care Team

Catriona O'Connor, a native of Kerry, is Director of Care at Cúil Dídin and brings over 32 years of nursing experience to the facility. This career progression has been enhanced by management and leadership roles in health fields from General, Paediatric and Community Health Nursing to Health & Safety, Health Promotion and Nurse Educator responsibilities. Catriona also has extensive counselling, mediation and team co ordination training. She invests heavily in training and development of all staff on a personal and professional level and prioritizes the selection of the “right person for the job”.

Cúil Dídin has a full complement of staff who work with commitment and empathy to ensure a standard of individualised care in a homely, dignified and secure environment. Every effort is made also to support the “nearest and dearest” of all in our house.

Twenty-four hour medical care is provided by an expert team of Health Care staff, with a GP on call for back up in the event of medical emergencies. Proximity to the local hospitals is a major bonus for those who live in Cúil Dídin.

Care provided/Staffing, Services and Activities:

Cúil Dídin can accommodate up to 60 residents. We employ a skills mix of the following personnel to cater for Low, Medium, High and Maximum Dependency Residents (60)

• Senior Management Team
• Health Care Team of Nurses and Health Care Assistants
• Chefs and Catering Staff
• Housekeeping and Laundry
• Maintenance and Administration

To support and enhance these roles and to deliver person centred care we also engage the services of Physiotherapist, Speech & Language Specialist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist, Chiropody, Podiatry, Hair Dresser, Beautician, Massage & Reflexology, Therapists, Artist, Crafts person, Musician and any other support personnel/services as dictated by the resident needs and prefernces