Working Life: People often ask me if being a caregiver is a tough job, but I’ve always enjoyed it

Therese O’Herlihy, Cork-based Home Instead caregiver

Therese O’Herlihy, Cork-based Home Instead caregiver. Picture Denis Minihane

6.15am

My day gets underway with a shower and breakfast. Refreshed and fed, I head to the home of my first client for 8am.