Care assistant for senior — Bad Schwartau
At a glance
Key facts about this assignment
- Place of work
- Bad Schwartau, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
- Start date
- 15 November 2026
- Pay
- €2,300 net per month
- Accommodation and meals
- Provided on site, free of charge
- German
- Conversational
- You can handle everyday conversations with the senior and the family, even with mistakes.
- Driving licence
- Not required
- Employment
- Employment contract (umowa o pracę) or civil-law contract (umowa zlecenie) with Centrum Eurokontakt, posted to Germany with an A1 certificate from ZUS
- Support
- A permanent coordinator for the whole assignment
How much will you earn for the whole stay?
The calculator converts this rate into 6, 8 or 12 weeks and into Polish złoty.
We are looking for a reliable care assistant for an elderly gentleman who lives in a house in a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, about 20 minutes by car from Lübeck.
Your tasks include: support with personal hygiene, help with showering using a shower chair, help with dressing, assistance with intimate hygiene and changing pads, accompanying him when walking with a rollator, and helping him stand up and move around without heavy transfers. He has difficulty speaking, hearing and seeing (he uses hearing aids), so patience and clear communication are important. Reminding him to take his medication is also part of the role. You will also help with housework (laundry, cooking, cleaning) and occasionally with shopping; heavy shopping is done by the family.
Night duties are required: 1 to 2 times per night, mainly for toilet visits and support on difficult days. The house is not barrier-free. The care assistant has their own room and bathroom, as well as Wi-Fi. Relatives live nearby, and weekend schedules are flexible. A large garden is looked after by a gardener. There are no pets. Smoking is only allowed outside the house.
This is an open-ended, long-term position. Desired start: 15.11.2026 or as soon as possible.
Requirements
- German language skills at intermediate (conversational) level
- Driving licence not required
- Experience in elderly care is an advantage
- Willingness to do night duties (1–2 times per night)
- Non-smoker
- Reliability, patience and empathy
What to expect
What this assignment means in practice
The key points from this assignment's description and how to prepare for them.
Help at night
The description mentions support at night. Ask your coordinator how often it is needed and when you can rest during the day.
A pet in the home
Feeding or a short walk with the dog may be part of the daily routine. If you have an allergy or concerns, mention it in your application.
Non-smoker
The family expects a non-smoker or smoking only outside the house. Say openly in your application whether you smoke — it makes matching easier.
Everyday German
Required level: conversational. Before you travel, brush up on phrases for meals, personal care and shopping. Centrum Eurokontakt also runs a German course for caregivers (taught in Polish).
Open to men
This offer is also open to male caregivers. Describe your experience in caring for older people in your application.
Location
Where you will work
Place of work: Bad Schwartau, Schleswig-Holstein (Germany).
Schleswig-Holstein is Germany's northernmost state, lying between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea and bordering Denmark. Its capital is Kiel.
Applying
How to apply
Who can apply?
You are employed by our Polish company (a contract under Polish law) and posted to Germany. We can only consider applications from citizens of EU countries. Our coordinators and our German course work in Polish, so we prefer candidates who speak Polish.
Send your application
Click “Apply for this position” and leave your contact details, or call our recruiter.
Talk to a recruiter
A recruiter will contact you, ask about your experience and your German, and go through the details of this assignment.
Contract and departure
You sign an employment contract or a civil-law contract with Centrum Eurokontakt and receive an A1 certificate. A permanent coordinator supports you for the whole assignment.
Questions and answers
Who is my employer?
Centrum Eurokontakt. You sign your contract directly with us — an employment contract (umowa o pracę) or a civil-law contract (umowa zlecenie).
Do I get an A1 certificate on a civil-law contract too?
Yes. You are posted to Germany, and you receive an A1 certificate from ZUS on both an employment contract and a civil-law contract (umowa zlecenie).
Is the pay in the advert net?
Yes. We state pay in euros net per month.
Who supports me during the assignment?
You have a permanent coordinator to talk to about anything related to the assignment. Centrum Eurokontakt also runs a German course for caregivers (taught in Polish).
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