Care Assistant for Senior — Cologne
At a glance
Key facts about this assignment
- Place of work
- Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Start date
- 5 November 2026
- Pay
- €2,400 net per month
- Accommodation and meals
- Provided on site, free of charge
- German
- Good
- You talk freely with the senior and the family, also on the phone (e.g. booking appointments).
- 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 care assistant for an elderly woman living in Cologne who needs regular daily support. She moves with a rollator, needs help getting up, transferring and walking, and should be accompanied on all outings.
Tasks: help with personal hygiene (showering on a shower chair), dressing, toilet visits and intimate hygiene, reminders about medication (no administration), help with meals, housekeeping (laundry, cooking, cleaning) and shopping within walking distance. Night assignments: 1–2 times per night. The assignment is open-ended and long-term.
The house is barrier-free. You will have your own room, your own toilet and Wi-Fi. The client wears hearing aids and relatives live nearby. No other people or pets live in the household. Smoking is allowed only outside the living area.
Start date: 5 November 2026.
Requirements
- Good German language skills
- Driving licence not required but an advantage
- Experience in elderly care or with people with limited mobility is an advantage
- Willingness to work night shifts (1–2 times per night)
- Acceptance of the rule: smoking only outside the living area
- Empathy, patience and reliability
What to expect
What this assignment means in practice
The key points from this assignment's description and how to prepare for them.
Wheelchair and transfers
Transfers are about technique, not strength. Before you travel, ask which aids the household has, such as a hoist, a care bed or a transfer board.
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.
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.
Location
Where you will work
Place of work: Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany).
North Rhine-Westphalia is Germany's most populous state, located in the west on the border with the Netherlands and Belgium. Its capital is Düsseldorf.
Applying
How to apply
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). We also employ Ukrainian citizens.
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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