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Last replied
23 Apr 2024
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Description
My parents are both in their 80's and would like some help with tasks such as cooking and preparing meals, feeding the dogs, very light housework (they also have a house keeper), keeping my Mum company and supervising her especially at night time as she is a risk for falling.
Mum and Dad have day time carers who will look after their care needs as well as a house keeper who cleans the house. Mum is recovering from a broken ankle and is due to transition home from the hospital, her mobility can be an issue so she would require some help with this. Mum and Dad are both independent people so it is mostly a presence in the house that we are looking for - someone who will chat with Mum while she is up, keep her company and make sure that she gets back to bed safely.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be living just outside Kildare town - very close to Kildare Village Outlet Centre, The National Stud, Japanese Gardens, and bus or train services to cities such as Dublin, Kilkenny and Waterford.
Help
The help mainly includes companionship for my parents and supervising Mum to ensure that she does not fall, meal preparation and light housework.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have access to a private bedroom with your own private living room, office space and kitchenette. There is a private toilet available to you via the office as well as a shared en-suite for showering. You are also welcome to use the main kitchen for preparing or eating your meals.
What else ...
You will be living just outside Kildare town - very close to Kildare Village Outlet Centre, The National Stud, Japanese Gardens, and bus or train services to cities such as Dublin, Kilkenny and Waterford. The town is walking distance from the house.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a dedicated space for you within the home where you will have your own private bedroom, living room and kitchenette with WiFi available. There is also a private office space with toilet facilities just off your bedroom if you would like to use this for your work.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 148523413437
Feedback (12)
21 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia stayed with me from the end of August last year for 4 months. She’s a very pleasant girl and very obliging. She worked extremely well and was very conscientious. During this time i had family members staying , she was very flexible with this and I could rely on her to manage all the horses and outdoor jobs for me. She’s very independent and… read more
(Excellent
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4 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host
I spent few months in Amanda’s place. It was a really good experience ! Amanda is a very nice host, she is friendly, caring and always has good advice. She’s also a very good cook. The work can change during the year but it’s mostly around feeding the animals, bring horses in or out, mock out and sometimes painting or weeding. Customers are all… read more
22 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (lisale3)
Lisa stayed with me for 2 weeks in November. I found her to be such a pleasant girl, she always made an effort and was very willing to help out. She is very friendly and was very good with all the animals .
I found her to be brave & adventurous and wish her all the best in her travels.
Thanks again for my beautiful birthday pressie , a framed… read more
I found her to be brave & adventurous and wish her all the best in her travels.
Thanks again for my beautiful birthday pressie , a framed… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (lisale3) for host
I spent two weeks with Amanda in november and I had a nice time at her place. Her riding centre is well structured and there´s a time schedule so you always know what has to be done. All the ponies are really nice and easy to handle. The dogs and cats are also really lovely and like to cuddle.
Amanda is a great host, she always wants you to enjoy… read more
Amanda is a great host, she always wants you to enjoy… read more
30 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host
My stay with Amanda was my first workaway experience and the first time ever that I was completely on my own in a different country, so I was a bit nervous. But I couldn’t have wished for a better first workaway host! Amanda made me feel so welcome from the moment I arrived and made it so easy for me to feel at home. The work was never too hard,… read more
8 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mareike)
We had the pleasure of hosting Mareike here for a few weeks. I would highly recommend her, she is very responsible , trust worthy, hard working & independent. She works well on her own and was very calm with all the animals & friendly with the people. I was delighted when I was away Mareike looked after everything so well for me, a really lovely… read more
(Excellent
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21 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia stayed with me from the end of August last year for 4 months. She’s a very pleasant girl and very obliging. She worked extremely well and was very conscientious. During this time i had family members staying , she was very flexible with this and I could rely on her to manage all the horses and outdoor jobs for me. She’s very independent and… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host
I spent few months in Amanda’s place. It was a really good experience ! Amanda is a very nice host, she is friendly, caring and always has good advice. She’s also a very good cook. The work can change during the year but it’s mostly around feeding the animals, bring horses in or out, mock out and sometimes painting or weeding. Customers are all… read more
22 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (lisale3)
Lisa stayed with me for 2 weeks in November. I found her to be such a pleasant girl, she always made an effort and was very willing to help out. She is very friendly and was very good with all the animals .
I found her to be brave & adventurous and wish her all the best in her travels.
Thanks again for my beautiful birthday pressie , a framed… read more
I found her to be brave & adventurous and wish her all the best in her travels.
Thanks again for my beautiful birthday pressie , a framed… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (lisale3) for host
I spent two weeks with Amanda in november and I had a nice time at her place. Her riding centre is well structured and there´s a time schedule so you always know what has to be done. All the ponies are really nice and easy to handle. The dogs and cats are also really lovely and like to cuddle.
Amanda is a great host, she always wants you to enjoy… read more
Amanda is a great host, she always wants you to enjoy… read more
30 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host
My stay with Amanda was my first workaway experience and the first time ever that I was completely on my own in a different country, so I was a bit nervous. But I couldn’t have wished for a better first workaway host! Amanda made me feel so welcome from the moment I arrived and made it so easy for me to feel at home. The work was never too hard,… read more
8 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mareike)
We had the pleasure of hosting Mareike here for a few weeks. I would highly recommend her, she is very responsible , trust worthy, hard working & independent. She works well on her own and was very calm with all the animals & friendly with the people. I was delighted when I was away Mareike looked after everything so well for me, a really lovely… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Margaux)
I would highly recommend Margaux. She is a very friendly girl , always smiling and was a great help around the place. She is very hard working and also showed a great interest in helping me improve things. She puts her heart into everything and made a real effort with the kids, who really liked her and still ask about her. I hope to welcome her… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Iris) for host
I helped Amanda out this summer for seven weeks. It was my first workaway so I don't have anything to compare it with but it was an amazing experience. The work was not hard and the enthusiastic visitors make it all the more enjoyable. I had enough time to experience the area and visit other places on the days off. When I didn't really know what… read more
13 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Iris)
I wouid highly recommend Iris, she was one of the best Workaway’s I’ve had. She’s so pleasant, easy going, great worker, adapts very well to new situations. She’s also very independent & adventurous, she really made the most of her time off and enjoyed her self discovering ireland. I wish her well and hope to meet her & her family again. Thank you… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jule)
Jule stayed here for 3 weeks.
She is a very friendly, easygoing and caring person. She was very consciousness in her work and used her own initiative.
She shared a room with another workawayer with which she got on very well. They worked well independently and as part of a team.
The overall experience was very good and I would highly recommend… read more
She is a very friendly, easygoing and caring person. She was very consciousness in her work and used her own initiative.
She shared a room with another workawayer with which she got on very well. They worked well independently and as part of a team.
The overall experience was very good and I would highly recommend… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa)
I would really recommend Melissa & Salomé , they are so friendly & work great together. They used their own initiative so were well able to work independently. I found them very helpful and creative. They are adventurous girls and have a great attitude. I wish them well in their travels
(Excellent
)
4 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Melissa) for host
We spend two weeks in Amanda's pony riding center, it was our first workaway and a really good experience for us !
Amanda is very helpful and patient when you don't speak very well english. She care about you all the time and cook amazing meals !!
Thank you so much Amanda !
We will happy to see you again :)
Amanda is very helpful and patient when you don't speak very well english. She care about you all the time and cook amazing meals !!
Thank you so much Amanda !
We will happy to see you again :)
8 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marguerite)
Marguerite was so friendly and willing to please. She was always in a good mood and really great with the children. She was a pleasure to have around the house and was very easy going. I would highly recommend her.
(Excellent
)
28 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maya) for host
I spent about three weeks with Amanda, unfortunately I had to leave early! I wished I had stay longer, it's a very nice place, the poneys, horses, cats and dogs are lovely! Amanda and her daughter are Amazing!
The work is very nice I especially enjoyed the therapeutic sessions!
I had the chance to go trekking to the beach with Amanda which was… read more
The work is very nice I especially enjoyed the therapeutic sessions!
I had the chance to go trekking to the beach with Amanda which was… read more
27 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I spent two weeks on Amanda's farm and really enjoyed the time. Working for Amanda was such a pleasure. She is a kind, lovable and motivating person and always in a good mood. She cares a lot about her animals, her clients and
it's important to her that everybody feel good on the farm.
Thanks a lot to Amanda, Mia and Jürgen for this great… read more
it's important to her that everybody feel good on the farm.
Thanks a lot to Amanda, Mia and Jürgen for this great… read more
4 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
I was very happy to host Julia, she is such a friendly girl and was a pleasure to have living with us . She worked with the horses and also did a lot of cleaning for me in the house. She was always smiling and in a good mood and is just such a kind hearted person. I wouid highly recommend her.
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Abby)
Abby was a pleasure to have here working with us. She is very responsible so I was able to trust that everything was in order when I left her alone. She was very pleasant with all my clients. She is a very bright girl and is very independent, i wouid have no hesitation in recommending her to any future hosts.
(Excellent
)
17 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Abby) for host
Amanda has been a great host! She’s been very welcoming, kind and made sure I was doing well. Besides running her business, she makes truly wonderful meals everyday.
The work is exactly what she describes on the profile. You might also need to do some weeding and painting. The dogs are very sweet and playful.
I definitely recommend walking to… read more
The work is exactly what she describes on the profile. You might also need to do some weeding and painting. The dogs are very sweet and playful.
I definitely recommend walking to… read more
29 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
Marta was a pleasure to have in our home. She showed a great interest & was very caring with all the animals and will make an excellent vet one day. She was very friendly with my clients and made an effort to talk to them.
She cooked some delicious authentic Italian dishes during her stay here which we really enjoyed. She was independent and… read more
She cooked some delicious authentic Italian dishes during her stay here which we really enjoyed. She was independent and… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
I stayed for 2 weeks with Amanda. She is really nice and kind, thanks to her advices I saw really beautiful Irish landscapes and cities.
She is very organized with her pony trekking activity and all the people that come to her ranch are really happy about the activities.
This was my first workaway experience and it was fantastic.
A great thank… read more
She is very organized with her pony trekking activity and all the people that come to her ranch are really happy about the activities.
This was my first workaway experience and it was fantastic.
A great thank… read more
18 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Julie) for host
It was a very good experience, as my first work away ! Amanda is so nice, organized and motived us for the trekking :)
I spent two weeks in good mood and wonderful landscapes !
Thank you so much Amanda and your family
I spent two weeks in good mood and wonderful landscapes !
Thank you so much Amanda and your family
9 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Diane) for host
I stayed for 3 weeks with Amanda. She is a very nice woman who really cares for her horses and her clients. I got to see more of Ireland thanks to her.
It was a wonderful time. This was my first work away experience and it was just great. Thank you again Amanda
It was a wonderful time. This was my first work away experience and it was just great. Thank you again Amanda
9 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Diane)
Diane was very conscientious, she was really organised and helped with the horses on a daily basis. She was extremely friendly with all my clients and really made an effort to engage with them. She was great at making conversation and asking if I needed help. I would definitely recommend her for a workaway.
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kim)
Kim was a pleasure to have in our house, she is so independent and just got on with the work. She was extremely friendly & pleasant and really helped out around the place. She is very creative and had lots of ideas to offer and worked off her own initiative. I found that Kim was very motivated to help me and the overall experience was great.
(Excellent
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6 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Manon ) for host
Amanda is a wonderful person, generous, always in a good mood and very pleasant to live. She warmly welcomed me to her home. The animals are fantastic and very endearing. I highly recommend staying / working in his little piece of heaven in the middle of the Irish countryside. This is one of the best experiences I have ever had and I hope I have… read more
28 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Manon )
It was a pleasure to host Manon. She is such a friendly bubbly girl, very easy going and happily adapts to new situations. All my clients loved her and she was very thorough in her work. I wouid highly recommend her.
(Excellent
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